Bamboo Sinks: for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Pros and cons of bamboo sinks
Pros:
1. Green and eco-friendly. When mentioning the advantages of bamboo sinks, the first thing that comes to our mind may be their green and eco-friendly feature. The main raw materials of a bamboo sink is natural bamboo. Compared with other material of sinks, the raw material and production process of this kind of sinks cause less damage to the natural environment.  
 
Therefore, installing a bamboo sink will keep the eco-friendly theme flowing through out the kitchen or bathroom.
 
2. Stylish and varied shapes.
Bamboo sinks have their own characteristics in appearance, which often give out a natural atmosphere and bring you closer to the nature, though you live in a metropolitan.   
 
Most commonly, the bamboo sink acts as a kind of vessel sink for the bathroom. It can be created in various shapes, such as rectangular, round, vessel-shaped, etc. Apart from that, the bamboo sink can also be a kitchen sink. It can be single-bowl or double-bowl. It can be in farmhouse style and it is produced in various sizes.
 
Cons:
1. Tend to leak and go moldy.
Bamboo sinks are easy to leak and go moldy due to the property of their raw materials. The chances will be greater for those badly manufactured bamboo sinks.
 
2. High maintenance
Considering the previously mentioned disadvantage of bamboo sinks, the owners have to pay much attention to the maintenance. Improper maintenance will speed up the leakage and increase mold. 
 
How to maintain bamboo sinks?
1. Clean the dirty stuff and water after each use. The buildup of dirty stuff and waste water may offer the opportunity for mold to grow.
 
2. Avoid abrasive cleaning clothes. They may scratch the surface of the sink and reduce its resistance to mold.
 
3. Avoid corrosive chemical cleaners. This kind of products, such as Ammonia-based cleaning products, can soften the finish of bamboo sinks.
 
4. Check and repair timely. Once you find any damage on the surface of the bamboo sink, you may need to refinish it in case of larger damage.