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Bamboo sink gives washing up that 'earthy' quality
Bamboo is showing up in all kinds of new products, and why not? It's eco-friendly (bamboo grows much faster than typical trees and uses less energy to harvest) and looks damn hot. Claiming to be the world's first bamboo sink, this round basin takes the trend to the bathroom.
To make it, craftsmen hand-turn each sink on a huge lathe and then rub it for a sateen sheen. The sink is then sealed in waterproof polyurethane that's said to be "maintenance free" and comes with a 10-year guarantee. Apparently the makers started with a salad bowl and quickly expanded their catalog. The sink's only drawback is the price: $500. It costs a lot green to be green.
Via Totally Bamboo
By ITrush at 10:58 AM ON 06/02/08
wow, that's a lot eh!
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By nya2003 at 12:17 PM ON 06/02/08
what do i clean it with soft scrub or pledge?
By w3woody at 3:49 PM ON 06/02/08
Given that an above-the-counter sink from Kohler can easily set you back $900 or more, how is it that $500 is a lot of money? Above-the-counter sink mounting tends to be a lot more expensive than self-rimming sink options, so $500 for an above-the-counter bamboo sink is a very reasonable price.
By Sunny at 12:53 PM ON 03/20/09
I would like to know basically the same question as NYA2003 how do you clean these bamboo sinks?
I have tried to find this answer but cannot locate anything on that subject...
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