Generally, most families will choose stainless steel for kitchen sinks, which can be integrated with the overall cabinets and are easy to clean and maintain. Therefore, it is loved by many families. So how to clean the stainless steel kitchen sink? Next, the editor will share with you some tips for cleaning stainless steel kitchen sinks. Friends who have stainless steel sinks at home should not miss it.
1. During the production and transportation of stainless steel sinks, manufacturers will use stainless steel rust inhibitors to dry the sink surface to ensure the surface gloss. Therefore, the newly installed sink cannot be directly used to wash vegetables and fruits. It should be rinsed with clean water first, and then a neutral detergent dilution is applied to a sponge or rag to clean the inner wall of the sink. After that, rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a towel.
2. It is not advisable to use highly alkaline and oxidizing detergents to clean stainless steel sinks. When these detergents are brushed on stainless steel sinks, they will react with stainless steel, destroy the corrosion-resistant layer on the surface of stainless steel, affect the beauty of stainless steel, and easily cause stainless steel to rust. And rust is harmful to human health.
3. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive discs or abrasive materials to clean the sink. Try to avoid sharp and hard utensils such as knives, forks, and cooking utensils hitting the sink to prevent scratches or dents on the appearance of the sink.
4. The kitchen sink should be scrubbed regularly. According to incomplete statistics, the capacity of microorganisms hidden in the sink is 100,000 times that of the bathroom, so deep cleaning twice a week is essential, and a diluted bleach solution is the best disinfectant. Scrub gently, then rinse with clean water, and wipe dry with a sponge or rag, avoiding the use of steel brushes or rough brushes. If the sink has stains, a low-concentration vinegar solution can be used to remove such deposits.
5. Sprinkle a little salt on the oily area, then wipe it up and down with a waste plastic wrap, and rinse it with warm water several times after wiping, which can also make the sink bright and new. The corners and drains around the sink can be wiped with a small brush or toothbrush dipped in fine salt, soapy water, and detergent. The water cover at the drain can be soaked in warm soapy water for more than ten minutes before cleaning, which can achieve the ideal decontamination effect.
6. Keep the sink dry as much as possible, and do not store alkaline and acidic liquids for a long time. Because the electrolytes in it can easily corrode stainless steel, and the electrolytes react with the metals in it to produce substances that are harmful to the human body. Do not let water droplets adhere to the surface of the sink, because even if it is clean, it will leave color marks when it dries.
7. If the sink is not cleaned in time and the color becomes dirty, you can use a piece of fresh lemon to wipe it. You can also wipe it with a rag dipped in diluted vinegar, and then remember to rinse it with clean water and wipe it dry.
8. If the sink shows “floating rust” or “mildew spots”, you can apply five-clean powder or toothpaste to the rust and spots, and wipe it clean with a rag. Do not use scouring pads, polishing sheets or polishing materials to clean the sink.
9. Do not leave lemons, sauces, pickles, mustard or other salt-rich or corrosive foods in the sink and on the panel for a long time to prevent them from corroding the sink and making the appearance show traces that are difficult to clean.
10. The dirt on the faucet should not be ignored. To deal with old dirt, you can use a steel wool wipe with detergent to wipe it. After cleaning with clean water, use a wet cloth dipped in toothpaste or directly wipe it repeatedly with a lemon slice to restore the faucet to its bright state. If there are water stains on the faucet that are difficult to remove, you can use a fresh lemon to circle and wipe the faucet several times to effectively remove the water stains. If the residual water in the sink has produced mineral deposits, you can use warm water and vinegar to remove it, or wipe it with toothpaste or talcum powder. There are also polishing pastes on the market that are specifically used to remove water stains and rust stains.
Post time: Jun-23-2024
