You
need to know how to clean a stainless steel kitchen sink, because yours is
going to get dirty. Especially if you cook often (or do a lot of DIY
projects involving messy paint and glue), your sink is likely coated in a layer
of collected grime. And like most cleaning projects, the longer you let it
linger, the more difficult the task becomes.
To keep your sink sparkling, the first step is to learn how to clean your stainless steel sink using basic supplies you likely already have on hand, and then setting a goal to give your sink a regular scrub down about once a month.
When you ditch the harsh chemical cleaners (and the trip to the store), this unpopular cleaning task becomes much more tolerable. Add in the cleaning power of elbow grease, and who knows, vigorously scrubbing your kitchen sink could become the most therapeutic thing you do all week.
To keep your sink sparkling, the first step is to learn how to clean your stainless steel sink using basic supplies you likely already have on hand, and then setting a goal to give your sink a regular scrub down about once a month.
When you ditch the harsh chemical cleaners (and the trip to the store), this unpopular cleaning task becomes much more tolerable. Add in the cleaning power of elbow grease, and who knows, vigorously scrubbing your kitchen sink could become the most therapeutic thing you do all week.
What You'll Need:
Sponge
or microfiber cloth
Baking
soda
Lemon
(optional)
White
vinegar
Olive
oil (optional)
Step-by-Step: The Best Way to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink
1. Start
by removing any food scraps from the basin and clean out the drain. Rinse down
the basin, using your sink's spray hose if it has one.
2. Sprinkle baking
soda liberally over the entire surface of your sink so it's coated in
a thin layer. Be sure to cover the walls of the sink as well.
3. Using
a soft sponge or cloth, start to buff the sink with the baking soda, working in
the direction of the grain of the stainless steel. The baking soda acts as a
mildly abrasive scrubbing agent that won't scratch delicate stainless
steel.
4. If
you have a lemon on hand, slice it in half. Squeeze one half of the lemon over
the baking soda. Then, using the other lemon half, rub the cut side over the
baking soda, following the same circular buffing motion as above. The lemon
will help deodorize the sink, while the baking soda polishes the stainless
steel surface.
5. When
you're done scrubbing (and have released all of your feelings into cleaning),
pour white vinegar over the baking soda, which will create a chemical
reaction with lots of fizzing. Don't worry, the fizzing means cleaning is
happening! Pour just enough white vinegar to dissolve the baking soda, so there's
no risk of it clogging your drain on the way down. Rinse the sink thoroughly.
6. You
can stop here, but if you really want to make your sink shine (and impress your
guests), dry the stainless steel, then pour a small drop of olive oil onto a
cloth or paper towel and rub the stainless steel, again working in the
direction of the grain. Wipe off any excess oil and admire your beautiful,
gleaming kitchen sink.
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