Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

Stainless steel sinks present their own unique cleaning concerns. This is a guide about cleaning a stainless steel sink.

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Use Ketchup to Clean Sink

For quick cleaning of your stainless steel sink and drain squirt ketchup in the sink and wipe it around with a soft scrubber. The acid in the tomato will easily clean the scum in the drain and also the sink.

By cajun62234 from Collinsville

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MAAS to Clean Stainless Steel Sink

Stains resulting from harsh chemicals, etc. on your kitchen stainless steel sink can generally be removed by a gentle application of MAAS Metal Polishing Creme. This cream is recommended for polishing Stainless Steel, Silver, Brass, Copper, Fibreglass, etc. and can be found in most stores, including 'Wallyworld'. It's NOT recommended for 'brushed' surfaces.

By Cajun from Opelousas, LA

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Use Shaving Cream for a Shiny Stainless Sink

Spray some men's shaving foam into your stainless steel sink and spread it around with your hand. Let it set for about 5 minutes and then wipe it up with newspaper. Your sink will be shiny as new.

By Mae from Canada

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Stainless Steel Sink

I would like to restore my stainless steel sink to its original newish shine. Can anyone help?

Janet

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By kareng1706/10/2009

Hi. I use borax on the stainless sinks and the bath tub. It has many more uses, even laundry.

Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

I got a new stainless steel sink. It had dark marks on the inside, so I cleaned it with Gel Gloss, which is recommended for stainless steel. The marks came off, but the cloth I used was black, like I had removed tarnish from silver.

I now have cleaned it a second time, about a week later, and once again the cloth is black. I'm concerned I'm removing the finish from the sink. Has anyone else experienced this black residue when cleaning their sink?

By Beetlebeau from PA

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By Deborah57008/10/2010

I have had a stainless steel sink for 5 years and it looks like new, how do I keep it that way? I just scrub it with dish washing liquid and water, if it seems really dirty I use baking soda with a wet cloth to make a paste and scrub the sink. For an occasional rust mark after letting rinsed cans drain I use the Mr. Clean eraser, presto, clean sink, so shiny!

Cleaner for Stainless Steel Sink

I need a thrifty cleaner for stainless steel sinks. Can you help me?

By s1johnston

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By moseley310/07/2012

I suggest using baking soda. It is a mild abrasive so it won't hurt the sink, and you can't beat it for cost.

Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

How do I get the smell out of a stainless steel sink?

Raybay from West Orange, NJ

RE: Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

Go to your local supermarket or hardware store and buy some Barkeeper's Friend. It will clean your sink beautifully and remove any smell. (12/29/2006)

By sewingmamma

RE: Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

There are several quick and inexpensive techniques for cleaning a stainless steel sink.

First, using either a damp wash cloth or a scrubbie, scour the sink with baking soda. Baking soda is a natural sanitizing agent. It is a water soluble mineral, and mildly abrasive. It is often recommended for surfaces that you don't want to scratch.

If, your job is tougher than baking soda can manage, mix table salt and vinegar to make a past. Scour away. Vinegar and salt combine to make a "very" mild hydrochloric acid. Additionally, the salt is abrasive and both salt and vinegar are effective sanitizing agents. Cleaning with a sanitizing agent destroys the organic compounds that cause most odors.

If these two don't work, ask yourself "Why am I keeping this sink?" (12/29/2006)

RE: Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

Try rubbing your sink with a cut lemon or try using Soft Scrub. I work in the home cleaning business and the Clorox smell helps to disinfect really well. Also, you can put baking soda and vinegar down your drain and flush with hot water about 15 minutes later to make sure the odor is not coming from there. (12/29/2006)

By Sherry