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Made by top ceramic manufacturer Villeroy & Boch, the Windsor is a double bowl classic ceramic sink with single drainer. The beauty of this double bowl sink is that it has been designed to fit flush against the wall, making it ideal for all modern and traditional kitchen settings. The triangular area between the two bowls can be drilled for a monobloc mixer, and the sink can be specified with a left or right-hand drainer, giving the customer the ultimate flexibility to tailor the sink to their specific kitchen set-up.

The generous proportions of the contemporary ceramic Windsor double bowl sink mean that it is suited to all washing up, soaking, rinsing and draining tasks, and is perfectly equipped to cope with washing and draining large numbers of dirty dishes should the kitchen not be equipped with a dishwasher. Dishwasher owners benefit from the fact that the size of the bowls allow even large items like roasting trays and casserole dishes to be washed up comfortably.

Like all Villeroy & Boch sinks, the Windsor double bowl ceramic sink is manufactured from the very best quality vitreous porcelain to an effortlessly elegant and modern design. The company has a lengthy and venerable history in manufacturing porcelain, so customers can be sure that they are purchasing a product that can be relied on to perform to extremely high standards, from a trustworthy and respected company. The porcelain used to make the sinks is fired at the unusually high temperature of 1200?C, meaning it is extremely durable. Not only is it heat resistant, but it is also capable of withstanding knocks, sharp implements and scratches.

Villeroy & Boch's production standards are famously high, and they take the protection of the planet very seriously, following strict environmentally responsible methods in the production of their ceramics. This makes them an excellent choice of brand for customers keen to buy products that haven't had a detrimental effect on the environment during the manufacturing process.

Maintenance of the classic double bowl Windsor ceramic sink is easy. The ceramic sink should be cleaned daily with a standard non-abrasive cleaner like washing-up liquid, which will help to repel everyday stains like wine and coffee. For tougher stains like the thin grey lines that can appear on the ceramic surface from washing aluminium pans in the sink, try a specialist cleaning product especially formulated for ceramic sinks like Astonish. Ceramic sink manufacturers always recommend avoiding placing a plastic washing-up bowl in the sink, as dirt can accumulate on the base of the bowl which will scratch the ceramic glaze.

The Windsor double bowl ceramic sink benefits from having an overflow, and both bowls can be fitted with 60mm wastes, available in non-tarnish brass or satin chrome finishes. The sink measures W210 x H220 x D600 and weighs 42kg. Please note that the manufacturers state that an appliance cannot be placed in the cavity underneath the drainer.

Vince Samios is an internet marketing expert