I bought this sink as a gift for my husband. Since we are not travelling at this time I had bought a beach scene shower curtain. When I saw the blue of this vessel sink I knew it would up the JOY factor of our bathroom...feeling like we are on vacation in a hot spot:-) Yes you need to wipe it down to keeps it beauty; well worth the effort. I also bought the Vigo pop up sink drain and mounting ring in black; I am happy with those too.