Introduction
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Tools Required
1. Cleaning Cloth
2. Soft Sponge
3. Spray Bottle
2. Soft Sponge
3. Spray Bottle
Materials Required
1. Baking soda
2. Lemon or Lime
3. Olive Oil
4. Vinegar
2. Lemon or Lime
3. Olive Oil
4. Vinegar
Cleaning the kitchen sink often falls into the category of forgotten
chores, keeping company with dusting the baseboards and vacuuming under
the bed. But, shining up your stainless steel sink so that it looks like
new is actually easier than you think. Although, there’s a good chance
it’s one of the things in your kitchen you’re cleaning wrong.
You’ll you need are a few household ingredients that are probably
already sitting in your pantry. Read on to for a step-by-step guide on
how to clean a stainless steel sink.
First, empty the sink entirely (including any rubber mats or metal
sink grids). Then rinse the sink thoroughly with hot water, using the
faucet sprayer, if you have one.
Sprinkle the damp sink with baking soda. Cover the entire surface of
the sink with a thin layer of baking soda and be sure to include the
sides. Baking soda is a powerful cleaner, which is why you shouldn’t use it to clean these things.
Using a wet sponge or cleaning cloth, scrub the sink with the baking
soda. Scrub in the direction of the stainless steel grain, paying close
attention to areas that are stained or have stuck-on grime. You can add a
little bit more water if needed. The water and baking soda will form a
paste as you scrub, coating the sink. The baking soda works as an
abrasive cleaner but is gentle enough to not scratch the stainless steel
surface.
Cut a lemon in half and use the lemon halves to scrub the sink again
with the baking soda paste that is still coating your sink. The high
acid levels in lemon juice (and lime juice!) can help to fight bacteria,
not to mention freshen your sink with a lovely citrus smell. Get that
same fresh scent and use lemon to clean these 15 things.
Rinse away the baking soda paste and lemon juice with water. Run the
used lemon halves through the garbage disposal to clean and freshen it.
With a spray bottle filled with vinegar, spray the entire sink. Then
buff the vinegar into the sink with a clean cloth, the vinegar works as a
natural disinfectant and water stain remover.
Finally, dry the sink with a dry cloth, removing any remaining water
or vinegar. Then, to really amp up the shine, use olive oil. Pour a
small amount onto a dry cloth and rub it onto the sink, working in the
direction of the grain. Wipe off any access oil and admire your
glistening sink! Know exactly when to clean your sink and everything
else in your house with the ultimate house cleaning calendar.
Empty and Rinse the Sink
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Sprinkle Baking Soda
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Scrub the Sink
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Using a Lemon, Scrub Again
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Rinse
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Vinegar for Water Spots
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Dry and Shine with Olive Oil
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