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BORA revolutionizes the kitchen: The first self-cleaning sink in history

21/09/2024

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Since revolutionising the sector with its surface-mounted extraction system in 2007, the name BORA has been associated with innovative, high-quality, high-design built-in kitchen appliances. Now, the BORA sink introduces another unprecedented, yet entirely logical and understandable function to the kitchen: at the touch of a button, water flows down all four sides of the sink, cleaning the sides and base simultaneously in seconds.

BORA: The future of the self-cleaning sink

When the idea was conceived, The beginning was clever and convincing., although difficult to implement. Now it seems incredibly simple: water comes out from the edge of the sink and flows evenly along all four sides, collecting all the dirt residues, such as oatmeal and bread crumbs, in its path.

Cristadur, a patented quartz composite material, facilitates this laminar flow of water in its self-cleaning function, creating a beautiful pearl effect. This contributes to even greater hygiene in the kitchen.

Putting engineering ingenuity into practice

One of the challenges for the developers was that instead of collecting in the center of the sink, the water had to flow together through the drain filter near the back. To achieve this, an intelligently designed flow profile evenly distributes water around the seamless satin surface structure.

The self-cleaning function is activated by pressing the button located on the faucet head., specially developed for the BORA sink. It is perfectly positioned so that users do not have to reach around the hot water coming out of the tap. The shower head also incorporates a sensor with an LED which changes from blue to red to indicate the water temperature. The different operating modes are another clever detail that emerged from practical testing.

In pulse mode, the cleaning function is activated as long as the button is pressed. In continuous mode, if the touch sensor or the tap button is pressed continuously for 5 seconds, the rinsing function is automatically activated for another 15 seconds.

Perfect for any kitchen: Ingenious functions in a timeless design

With its discreet black finish, The BORA sink is resistant to water temperatures of up to 180 degrees and can be combined with all conventional taps. To allow the installation of a functional tap, for example from Quooker, the sink is also available without the BORA Sink tap with matt black powder coatingIn this case, the self-cleaning function is controlled by a touch sensor that can be freely placed under the worktop.

Like all BORA products, the BORA sink features a timeless minimalist designThe overflow has been intentionally placed on the opposite side to the usual one to allow a clear view of the jet black finish.

The high-quality undermount sink is made by SHOCK in the Bavarian Forest and does not require additional installation depth, allowing install easily below standard drainage systems. BORA designed the fitting in-house and had it produced by a renowned manufacturer. The discreet design also blends perfectly with BORA X BO, the professional steam oven for your home.

A revolution in kitchen design

BORA revolutionizes the kitchen as a living space with another extraordinary product, fully in line with the company's mission of offering users the best culinary experience.

BORA's clear belief that this involves not only meal preparation, but also purchasing, storing food and further processing is reflected in the diverse range of communications both online and offline which the company uses to provide inspiration to a multitude of cooking enthusiasts.

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support@bora.com
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BORA develops and produces Innovative premium kitchen appliances, standing out for its high-end design. Founded in 2007 by Willi Bruckbauer, the German-Austrian company has positioned itself internationally with its motto «More than cooking». Their mission is to create extraordinary products that transform the kitchen experience.

Initially, BORA stood out for its surface extraction systems which draw cooking vapours downwards using advanced technology. They later expanded their portfolio with the BORA X BO, a professional steam oven for the home, the BORA multi-drawer and cooling, freezing and lighting systems. These products are known for their high performance and easy cleaning..

With more than 500 employees in various global locations, BORA sells its products in more than 60 countries. has received Numerous awards, including the Deutscher Gründerpreis and multiple Red Dot Awards, Plus X Awards and German Design Awards, reflecting its commitment to innovation and quality.

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