A soapstone sink generally has square corners, so you need bristles to get into those.” Soapstone can be scratched or nicked, but most marks are easily removed by a light buffing with sandpaper.

Is soapstone good for sinks?

The basics: Soapstone (also known as steatite) is impervious to chemicals, acid and water, making it an ideal material for kitchen sinks. The quarried metamorphic rock — made up of talc, chlorite and other minerals — is softer than most other natural stones.

How do you keep soapstone from scratching?

And when it begins to show wear, scratches may easily be disguised with an application of mineral oil. While soapstone requires no sealer like marble or granite do, a light coating of mineral oil will help to blend the scratch or scrape, and make the natural darkening happen more evenly.