How to Remove a Stain From a Stainless Steel Sink

There are several ways to remove a stain from a stainless steel sink.

Have ugly stains in your stainless steel sink? Want to remove them? Stainless steel is quite a misnomer since it really does get stained from time to time. But no fear, it's easy to remove a stain from a stainless steel sink! Here's many different ways to accomplish it - choose the one that works best for you:

Things You'll Need

• Comet Cleanser (powder or soft cleaser cream)
• soft scrubbing pad or sponge
• baking soda
• liquid dish soap
• vinegar
• ammonia
• lemon juice
• Borax
• rubber gloves
• water
• dry towel (optional)

Instructions

1. 

   Use Comet Cleanser, water and soft scrub sponge. I use this method often since it's the easiest to do and it doesn't require mixing any chemicals. Plus, Comet Cleanser is safe to use on stainless steel. I've used Comet Cleanser for over 25 years and it has ALWAYS removed stains from my stainless steel sinks. Even the toughest stains don't stand a chance against Comet Cleanser.

   Simply wet the sponge, apply Comet Cleanser to the stain and carefully massage the stain with the soft scrub sponge until the stain disappears. Rinse thoroughly with water and you're done. You might want to wear rubber gloves so the cleanser doesn't get on your hands.

2. 

   Use baking soda and liquid dish soap to form a paste and apply it on the stain. Use the same scrubbing technique as listed above and rinse the sink thoroughly.

3. 

   Rub vinegar on the stain with a soft scrub sponge. I have not personally tried this, but my friends tell me it's a great alternative to using cleansers.

4. 

   Mix ammonia and water in equal parts and apply it to the stain with a soft scrub sponge. Again, use the same scrubbing technique as described in step 1.

5. 

   Mix borax and lemon juice to form a paste and apply it to the stain with a soft scrub sponge. Use the same scrubbing technique as described in step 1.

Tips & Warnings

• Step 2 and step 3 are great cleaning alternatives if you're pregnant.

• Always wear gloves when cleaning with Borax or Comet Cleansers.

• Make sure the sink area is well ventilated when using these techniques.

Resources

• Comet Cleanser website