How To Remove Rust From Stainless Steel Sink | The Best Kitchen Products

Stainless steel kitchen sinks are beautiful and durable additions to the modern kitchen. Though no material is perfect, stainless steel comes in close for kitchens. However, the stainless finish is important to protect so that it will last for many years to come. Oftentimes preventing rust or removing rust from the sink is as simple as not allowing harm to the finish and preventing other rusting metals from becoming a problem.

How to remove rust from stainless steel sink:

Follow these instructions to remove it.

1. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 2 cups of water.

2. Rub the baking soda solution on the rust stain using a toothbrush. Baking soda is non-abrasive and will gently lift the rust stain from the stainless steel. It also will not damage the grain of the stainless steel.

3. Rinse and wipe the spot with wet paper towel. You will see the rust on the paper towel.

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Here are some general tips about removing rust from stainless steel:

1. Never use strong abrasive scouring powders, as they will scratch the surface and remove the finish.

2. Never use steel wool, as it will scratch the surface.

3. Try out any abrasive powder in a corner of the utensil, where it will not be so noticeable, and see if scratches the surface.