| We have come to expect to see a sink in both | | | | them more sanitary that the traditional china, |
| our kitchens and in our bathrooms. A home | | | | vitreous, ceramic and porcelain counterparts. Even |
| owner will choose a sink that is best suited for | | | | the e-coli bacteria will not be able to live beyond a |
| the kitchen and the bathroom, it is his | | | | few hours on the copper surface. |
| responsibility. In earlier days, there was no variety | | | | The hand hammered copper sinks are the |
| in the size and color of kitchen and bathroom | | | | predominant variety that you will find in the |
| sinks. They were all the same color and all in the | | | | market place today. Because of this finish, and |
| same size. In more modern times that have | | | | the appealing changing patina, dents and scratches |
| changed to the point that we now have a vast | | | | will not be obvious on this utensil. A bathroom or |
| choice of colors, sizes and even in the materials | | | | kitchen outfitted with these sinks always takes on |
| our sinks are made from. There is however, one | | | | a distinct classic and antique appearance. |
| type of sink that has been used for a very long | | | | Copper sinks are costlier than other sinks because |
| time and still remains a preferred choice with | | | | they are handmade. Care must be taken when |
| many people the world over. | | | | purchasing this type of sink to ensure that you |
| Copper sinks hold that distinction and they are | | | | are selecting one that is perfect and of genuine |
| considered a must have in any luxury kitchen. | | | | quality. Not all these sinks are from genuine |
| Today they come in various finishes such as dark | | | | copper. Many on the market are made of |
| bronze, hand hammered and stainless. With age, | | | | recycled copper that is only 90% pure. These |
| the color and quality of the sinks change. The | | | | materials are the result of the melt down of |
| specific atmosphere the utensil is used in will | | | | machines, electrical components and old |
| determine the type of changes it undergoes. With | | | | computers. Sinks of this nature are sold on the |
| the passing years the patina of the copper | | | | gray market and you should avoid them at all |
| changes to a medium coppery brown, a color | | | | costs. However, the good news is that the prices |
| many find very attractive. Although you can apply | | | | have been greatly reduced because of the |
| a special wax made for copper, when required, to | | | | greater demand for the product and also because |
| the sinks in order to retain the material's original | | | | of the increase in sales. |
| color, these utensils need no maintenance. | | | | Copper sinks are one of the most beautiful sinks |
| With age, the sinks become more and more | | | | that can be used in a bathroom or in a kitchen. |
| appealing to look at and they last for a very long | | | | The metal's natural beauty will go well with a |
| time. To care for copper sinks, all that is needed | | | | variety of decors. Given the long-life, the beauty |
| is regular washing with a mild soap and water. The | | | | and the antibacterial properties of the metal it is |
| anti-bacterial properties of the copper render the | | | | well worth the investment. |
| sinks immune to bacterial infection. This makes | | | | |