Easy Way to Clean a Kitchen Sink
Known for their contemporary appearance, hygienic qualities and sturdiness, stainless steel sinks are prominent in modern kitchens. Stainless steel sinks are coated with chromium oxide, which protects them from corrosion. Surface contaminates, such as food crumbs and dirt, eventually wear away the protective chromium oxide film and leave stainless steel sinks susceptible to corrosion. Frequent cleaning is imperative to maintaining a stainless steel sink's appearance, corrosion resistance and longevity. Fortunately, you can easily clean a stainless steel kitchen sink using simple solutions. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 2 soft rags
- Nonabrasive sponge
- Liquid dish soap
- Non-metallic bristle brush
- Soft, absorbent towel
Instructions
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Saturate a soft rag with warm water. Wipe the rag over the entire sink to detach food grime, loose dirt and mild stains.
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Examine the sink for lingering stains and stuck-on gunk. If you detect remaining grime, moisten a nonabrasive sponge with warm water and a dime-size portion of liquid dish soap.
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Rub the soapy sponge over the sink until all stains and stuck-on grime are removed. Dislodge extremely tough grime with a non-metallic bristle brush.
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Moisten a fresh rag with clear warm water. Wipe the entire sink with the rag to rinse away dislodged grime and lingering soap residue.
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Rub a soft, absorbent towel over the entire sink to fully dry the stainless steel.
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Tips & Warnings
Wipe the sink with a soft rag dampened with olive oil to remove streaky stains caused by dirty dishes.
Remove hard water stains from the sink using a soft rag dampened with white vinegar.
Abrasive cleaners and chloride-based detergents will damage stainless steel sinks.
References
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