How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink Like a Pro
Introduction
Your kitchen sink is used more than nearly any other fixture in your home. It can come to the rescue for a dull, stained or water-spotted surface when you need to rinse a greasy pan or wash fresh produce.
Knowing how to clean a stainless steel sink is crucial for maintaining a neat and tidy kitchen. An attractive and clean sink will make your kitchen look great and help to prolong your equipment's lifespan.
Before you start, you will need the following:
Here are a few household items you'll need before you get started with the cleaning:
- Baking soda
- Mild dish soap
- Distilled white vinegar
- Avoid steel wool or abrasive scrubbers, use soft sponges or microfiber cloths.
- A used toothbrush (to clean around the drain and around the base of the faucet)
- A few drops of olive oil or baby oil (optional, for additional shine)
If you want to give your stainless steel sink a thorough sanitizing, follow this step-by-step guide.
Step one is to clear and rinse. First step is to clear and rinse.
First, empty the basin of all dishes, utensils and food scraps. Use warm water to rinse away any loose dirt and to prepare the area for more thorough cleaning.
Step 2: Scrub using Baking Soda
Baking soda is a natural, non-abrasive cleaner which can remove grease and other residues without scratching stainless steel.
- Sprinkle a good amount of baking soda on the wet sink.
- Dip a damp sponge or microfiber cloth in a few drops of dish soap.
- Scrub in the direction of the stainless steel grain. Clean around the base of the faucets and around the faucet edges with the old toothbrush.
Step 3: Deodorize and Remove Water Spots using vinegar.
For removing mineral deposits, to prevent the build-up of hard water spots and to treat difficult stains:
- Spray or pour one part white vinegar to even parts water over the sink.
- It will fizz a little as it reacts with the rest of the baking soda — this natural reaction helps to help lift stubborn grime.
- Allow to soak for approximately 5 minutes and rinse well with warm water.
Step 4: Dry Completely
This is a step that you don't want to miss! Mineral deposits and milky limescale spots form when water is left to dry on stainless steel. Using a clean, dry microfiber cloth, dry the entire sink.
In the final step, polish for a Brilliant Shine (optional).
To achieve a "showroom" finish for your sink and to provide a water spot barrier:
- Take a microfiber cloth, add a speck of olive oil or baby oil and use it to clean.
- Rub the oil into the stainless surface in the direction of the grain.
- Dry off any oil with a clean cloth.
Here are the best 5 maintenance tips to help keep your sink looking brand new.
- Always follow the grain: If you are scrubbing or polishing, examine carefully to determine the direction of the grainlines within the metal. Always clean and wipe parallel to these lines so as not to scratch permanently.
- Resist Harsh Chemicals: Do not use any chemicals that contain chlorine, harsh chemical cleaners or scouring pads such as steel wool as they can cause corrosion and will destroy the stainless steel finish forever.
- Set up a Daily Routine: A quick warm water and microfiber wipe down at the end of the day will keep food particles and grime from collecting.
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