How To Get Stains Off Stainless Steel Sink Quickly And Easily

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To be honest, there are numerous ways to get rid of your stainless steel sink stains.

But, choosing the one that is inexpensive and less time-consuming can be tricky at times.

So, without any further ado, let’s figure out the simplest and most effective way to get stains off stainless steel sinks.

How To Get Stains Off Stainless Steel Sink | Let’s Find Out…

To be honest, if you’re following all the steps that we’re gonna discuss in a while without skipping any then I can assure you that the step-by-step guide will do the needful for you with ease.

Rinse Your Sink

First and foremost, you need to thoroughly rinse your sink.

We would recommend you to use hot or warm water instead of cold one for better results.

Before moving further, you need to make sure that the in-sink dispenser isn’t clogged, and to confirm that you’ll have to run it a couple of times.

However, in the case of food stuck with your stainless steel sink, you need to run hot water for a couple of minutes so that it gets loosen and comes out on its own.

Coat the Sink

Once you’re done with the aforementioned step, the next thing that you need to do is to fill your stainless steel sink with a layer of baking soda in such a way that it’s all over the sink surface.

Many of the first-time buyers wouldn’t be aware of the fact that filling a sink with baking soda can do wonders when it comes to cleaning a stainless steel sink.

One of the oldest and most trusted solutions to stains is a solution of baking soda and vinegar.

Baking soda is basic in nature whereas vinegar is acidic in nature so when they are mixed together they can do wonders for you.

In fact, the solution has proved its mettle time and again when it comes to cleaning the sink, bathtub, getting rid of hair-dye stains, etc.

Cutting long-story-short, you need to coat your sink with a thin layer of baking soda.

Make sure that the edge and bottom of your stainless steel sink are also coated properly.

Scrub in the Baking Soda to Start Cleaning

Once you’re done with the layering of the baking soda, the next thing that you need to do is to start scrubbing it into your stainless steel kitchen sink.

While expediting the scrubbing process, you need to keep certain things in mind in order to achieve an optimum result.

Never use a highly abrasive scrubber such as steel wool as it will not only damage your sink but also cause rust.

Many of you wouldn’t be aware of the fact that even the scratchy side of a normal-looking kitchen sponge can be too abrasive.

Using a soft cloth could be a better option, indeed.

Else, you can also use the other side of a sponge.

For cleaning around the corner as well as drain, a hard toothbrush would be fine.

While expediting the cleaning process, you must wear gloves to prevent any last-minute misadventure.

Failing to do so may irritate your hand skin and make it uncomfortable.

Always, scrub in the direction of the grain.

By doing so, not only cleaning would be easy and better but also your stainless steel sink will have a longer lifespan.

Spray Vinegar

As mentioned earlier also, the reaction caused by mingling vinegar and baking soda wonders when it comes to cleaning hard water stains as well as unclogging drains and toilets.

After scrubbing the baking soda is done into your kitchen sink, the next thing that you’ll have to do is to spray white vinegar.

Wait for some time, until the chemical reaction has happened.

Meanwhile, you’ll find bubbling which will confirm that the reaction has started to take place.

Trust me, the chemical reaction will thoroughly remove stains from your stainless steel sink in no time.

While spraying vinegar make sure that it is evenly distributed over your kitchen sink.

Rinse the Kitchen Stainless Steel Sink Thoroughly

Before rinsing off your sink thoroughly make sure that the bubble has subsided.

Before moving to the next step, you need to carefully examine the baking soda solution.

If its brown or dirty then you should repeat steps 2 to 5 till the time the solution is clear.

Use a Cloth to Dry Your Sink

Once you’re done with rinsing off your sink, the next thing that you need to do is to make it dry.

By doing so, you would be able to avoid water spots.

Keep in mind that the cloth or towel that you’re using doesn’t shed.

I prefer using a paper towel for drying my sink.

Target Nasty Spots

After drying your sink, if you find any trouble spots that are still stained or dirty, then you don’t have to panic rather expedite the step that I’m gonna discuss right away.

All you need to do is to mix one cup of vinegar with ¼ a cup of cream of tartar.

The resulting solution will clean difficult areas. Just rub in the mixture using a soft cloth, let sit for five minutes, and then rinse.

Since this solution works perfectly so it doesn’t mean that you should use it on your entire sink as it may adversely impact the final outcome.

Always start with baking soda and apply this solution only in the region wherein nasty specks of dirt are still present.

Buff the Sink

Buffing your sink could be a great way to enhance its appearance.

All you need is a soft cloth and a few drops of olive oil.

The olive oil will not only add shine to your stainless steel sink but also create a protective layer around it.

Keep in mind, the quantity of olive oil should be little.

Adding oil in excess can make your sink look greasy instead of shiny.

Some of the oil can be easily wiped away with the help of a clean towel.

Only use olive oil for buffing your sink and nothing else.

Never use it for wiping down the handles and faucets as it will do more BAD than GOOD.

Once you’re done with all the aforementioned steps, the outcome would definitely surprise you.

In fact, the finished sink will be much cleaner than the original.

Maintaining your stainless steel sink properly can enhance its lifespan.

All you need to do is to wipe down your sink every time you use it.

It is always good to carry out deep cleaning of your stainless steel sink once in a while.

Wrapping Up

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