Emma Miller
The sink in the kitchen or bathroom is quickly covered with all kinds of dirt due to frequent use. It can be limescale or grease, as well as rust – even the neatest housewife is not immune to such deposits.
Before you start the cleaning process, it is important to determine what material your sink is made of. Of course, you can use the most popular means (vinegar, soda, salt, or citric acid) at random, but then there is a risk not only of not coping with the dirt but also of damaging the kitchen device.
How to clean the stainless steel sink from plaque and grease
Stainless steel is the most common material that sinks can be made of. It is durable and sturdy, but if dirt dries on the walls of the sink, it still spoils the appearance of the product.
It is forbidden to use acids for stainless steel sinks, so lemon and vinegar can be immediately put aside. The most effective options will be:
- soaking – plug the drain, fill a sink full of hot water, add dishwashing detergent, wait 15 minutes, and wash off the dirt from the walls of the sink with a sponge;
- baking soda: moisten the sink with hot water, pour 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda, and rub with a hard brush or sponge after 5 minutes.
Remember to use gloves when washing the stainless steel sink, and be sure to wipe the sink dry with a rag, otherwise, the water stains will dry out.
How to Clean a Cast Iron Sink from Grease
Cast iron sinks are not uncommon in modern kitchens, but this material requires careful handling. It is forbidden to use hard brushes and sponges, as well as any detergents with dyes – cast iron will also stain. It is better to approach the process seriously and clean the sink:
- with baking soda – pour the powder, wait 10 minutes, and rub the dirt with a soft sponge;
- bleach – dissolve it in water in a 1:3 ratio (one part bleach to three parts water), apply it to the dirty areas, leave it for 10 minutes, then scrub and rinse.
By the way, if you want your cast iron sink to stay clean as long as possible – do not pile mountains of dirty dishes in it. From grease and various liquids cast iron is oxidized, covered with scale and ugly stains.
How to clean an enamel sink – a proven method
Enameled surfaces are more susceptible to the formation of rust and plaque than others. The best way to fight these types of dirt can be with the help of:
- vinegar – soak a rag in vinegar, rub it on the walls and the bottom of the sink, leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water;
- Citric acid – pour it on the sink, moisten the sponge with water, actively rub the walls and the bottom, then rinse.
You can also use ammonia and peroxide. Mix 100 ml of alcohol and 50 ml of peroxide, soak a sponge in the solution, rub the walls and the bottom of the sink, and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and wipe the sink dry.
