Give your kitchen sink a deep cleaning using household ingredients you probably have on hand.
Knowing how to clean a kitchen sink comes in handy for maintaining its longevity and keeping your home fresh.
Rinsing and washing out the sink every night after dinner will go a long way to keeping it clean.
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Regardless of the material, always wipe the sink completely before cleaning it.
Also, prep the counter and area around the sink to make cleaning more efficient.
Clear any food from the area to avoid contamination.
Both are great for removing grease and stains.
Stainless steel sinks can lose their finish if exposed to bleach, acidic foods, or abrasive cleaners.
Apply Baking Soda
Spray water onto the sink.
Sprinklebaking soda(about 1/2 cup) on the wet surface of the sink.
Scrub the drain cover and around the lip of the sink and faucet.
Rinse and Dry
Rinse the sink with fresh, clean water.
Dry with a microfiber cloth to avoid water spots.
Use a clean cloth to wipe away any excess.
Using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide helps lift stains and provides a whitening effect.
Remove Rust
Sprinkle table salt onto half a lemon.
Use the lemon and salt to scrub out the rust spots.
Wash Away the Salt
Mix warm, soapy water onto a soft cloth.
Without scrubbing, wipe and wash the sink surface clean.
Rinse and dry with a new cloth, leaving the sink a bit damp.
Apply Cleaners
Sprinkle baking soda onto the sink’s surface.
Add a few drops ofhydrogen peroxideon top.
Scrub Clean
Using a circular motion, scrub the sink clean with a sponge.
Start at the top and work your way down towards the drain.
Wash away the cleaning mixture with fresh, clean water.
Then, dry the surface with a soft cloth.
Wipe the sink for a freshly-cleaned scent.
Enamel sinks are typically made of iron or stainless steel but are covered with an enamel coating.
Prep the Sink
Using a wet cloth, wipe the sink’s surface until damp.
This method is better than rinsing the sink with the faucet and avoids a too-wet surface.
Then, sprinkle baking soda (about 1/2 cup) onto the sink.
Start at the top and work your way down towards the drain.
you’re free to add hydrogen peroxide (optional) before scrubbing the sink for extra cleaning power.
With fresh, clean water, rinse the sink.
Then, dry with a microfiber cloth to avoid water spots.
They can be easily scratched and dented, so be gentle.
And avoid acidic ingredients (like vinegar), which can tarnish the material.
Avoid using abrasive cleaners, sponges, or brushes on a copper sink.
They can ruin thecopper surfaceand remove that beautiful patina that naturally occurs with aging.
Apply a Cleaning Solution
Mix warm water with mild dish soap in a small bowl.
Soak a soft cloth in the soapy mixture and apply it to the sink’s surface.
Clean the Sink
Using the same soapy cloth, wipe the sink clean.
Be gentle with the copper material and work from top to bottom.
Wipe the Faucet and Handles
Don’t forget to clean the sink’s faucet and any handles.
you’ve got the option to use the same soapy mixture and cloth to wipe them clean.
Clear all soap from the sink by rinsing with fresh, clean water.
Then, use a dry cloth to wipe the sink dry.
Using mild dish soap will help with general cleaning and vinegar will remove buildup.
Dip a sponge or soft cloth in the solution and wipe the faucet and handles until clean.
Use an old toothbrush for small areas and hard-to-reach spaces.
Remove soap and rinse all fixtures with clean water.
Then, dry using a microfiber cloth.
To prevent hard water spots, thoroughly dry all fixtures with a microfiber cloth.
