Clean Kitchen Sinks
How to clean the sink so that it keeps on sparkling and shining? This is a question that has been in our minds for a long time.
Imagine a kitchen where everything is spic-and-span but the sink and drain are covered with grime and are super-duper filthy.
Such a sink and drain becomes a perfect breeding ground for cockroaches, bugs, and germs.
Would you like to use such a sink?
Can you cook peacefully in such an awful-smelling kitchen?
Hell..No..!!
Let’s see some easy and super-effective tips and tricks to keep your kitchen sink and drain clean.
How To Clean The Sink?
Things needed:
- Kitchen Apron
- Rubber gloves
- Non-abrasive scrubber
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Dish soap
- Salt
- Lemon
1st Step: Clear Away All The Visible Mess
Remove any dirty plate, cup, cutlery item, tray, or any other utensil present in the kitchen sink.
Clear away any visible food items, shavings, peels, or crumbs.
Now don your kitchen-cleaning attire by wearing an apron and rubber gloves, to protect your dress, hands, and nails from the harmful effects of the cleaning material and grime.
Some tips and tricks to clean the sink and keep it bug-free
2nd Step: Make It A Rule-of-Thumb To:
Always wash all your dishes right away.
Never let any unclean dish in the sink overnight. (As it welcomes those cockroaches and flies…Yikes!!)
Remove all the fruit and vegetable peels from the kitchen sink. (It is better to sort them out in a separate bin or container so that they can be used later for composting.)
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Once you have finished cooking a meal, clear off the sink’s drain from any tidbits and wash and disinfect it, before placing it back.
Make it a habit to wipe off the sink dry before going to bed.
3rd Step: How To Clean The Sink Of Different Types?
We cannot just use one method and product to clean different materials.
So, we will be discussing how to clean the sink of different types one by one.
How To Clean The Stainless Sink?
In particular, the stainless sink is one of the most common sinks used worldwide. The reason is they match with almost all of the electric kitchen appliances.
As the name indicates, it does not stain. If used and cleaned perfectly, it will remain new for years to come!!
The thing to remember: Abrasive scrubber, acidic foods, and bleach take the stainless steel sink’s shine away!!
To clean the stainless sink, cover the sink with baking soda and pour lemon juice on it. This concoction will whizz a bit. Let it sit for a while and then scrub it off with a non-abrasive scrubber. Wash with enough water.
In the same way, you can use a dish soap-baking soda mixture on a soft sponge.
The downside of the stainless steel sink is that it is left with water spots. Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe it off later to end the job perfectly.
Ta-da…! Your sink is as good as new.
How To Clean The Porcelain Or Ceramic Kitchen Sink?
Porcelain or Ceramic is also among the most common types of kitchen sinks.
Furthermore, porcelain and ceramic sinks tend to get dirty really fast in the kitchen and washrooms.
Sprinkle baking soda on a lightly dampened porcelain sink. Leave it for 5 minutes.
Wipe it off with a soft cloth, especially focusing on heavily soiled areas. Then wash it off with warm water.
Now take the juice of 4 to 5 lemons and cover the sink for at least 30 minutes.
Wash it off.
How To Clean The Granite Sink?
In order to keep the granite sink clean, take a spray bottle and make a vinegar and water solution. Spray an ample amount of this solution on the sink. Later, wipe it off with a soft, dry microfiber cloth.
You can use the old-school soap and water solution to scrub off a granite sink.
How To Clean The Kitchen Drain And Drain Pipes?
When the kitchen sink and drain pipes get all choked up, life comes to a standstill. Isn’t it?
With simple staple kitchen ingredients, we can easily unclog the kitchen drain and drain pipes in no time.
Take 1 part of baking soda and let it go down the drain. Then take 2 parts of vinegar and let it follow the baking soda.
The duo will undergo some chemical reaction and whizz away.
Leave it as is for 15 to 20 minutes.
Then pour boiling hot water down the drain.
Voila!! You have got a clean and unclogged kitchen drain in less than 30 minutes.
In order to get rid of the growth of insects and for some fragrance, hang an aromatic naphthalene ball on one of the kitchen drain pipes. I have started doing this, and it leaves my kitchen smelling nice.
‘Nevers’ For A Clean Sink
- Never mix different store-bought cleaning chemicals together. They may result in some hazardous gas formation.
- Never leave dirty, water-filled pots and pans in the kitchen sink for long. It may lead to a reaction between the sink material and pots and pans, leading to discoloration of the sink.
- Never leave the cleaning cloth, microfiber cloth, or any rag on top of the sink for drying, as it may result in the growth of bacteria as well as discoloration of the sink. Sometimes, the cleaning cloth also does not dry fully on the sink, resulting in an awful smell.
- Never use your sink as a cutting board. It will get cuts and will leave it ugly looking.
- Never use steel wool to clean stainless steel sinks as it will lead to rust and corrosion.
- Never throw food shavings and eggshells, or drained tea (you got an idea, right?) directly into the sink. Always use a strainer.
EndNote
Always dry the sink completely after cleaning any kind of sink to remove limescale and water spots completely. It will ensure a shiny, spot-free clean sink for years.
If you want to do something extra, then after the cleaning process is done, you can spray a bit of aromatic essential oils on the sink and wipe it off, using a soft, microfiber cloth.
It will leave the sink shiny and the kitchen smells really good.