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SS sink question

cookinfreak — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:43:38 GMT

My kitchen sink is SS and it always looks dirty. I could clean it 2-3 times a day, but it just always looks gross. Any tips for cleaning or what works for you?

TIA

cookin

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:50:16 GMT

Barkeepers Friend for mine.

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Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:55:26 GMT

Same for me, Bar keepers Friend

If you don't want to go out and buy the above, try baking sode paste a try...meaning baking soda and water, mix into a paste then scrub.

you can mix it right in the sink, no special container needed.

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:56:48 GMT

I have used Comet powder for years. But recently I have been using V37692, Bio Cleaner sold here on QVC. I think it works much better and I actually enjoy cleaning the sink. It gets my stainless steel sinks (I have two in my kitchen) really clean and shiny.

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VaBelle35 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:57:25 GMT

Barkeepers Friend, sometimes the liquid version, but mostly the powder version.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:20:37 GMT

I use different powder cleansers and then finish with a glass cleaner (I use Glass Plus, but also Windex).

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Still Raining — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:54:48 GMT

To make nice, Comet does wonders, even on grease. And costs less than other cleaners.

For quick, dish soap or spray cleaners. These don't take out the "darkness" though.

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:11:54 GMT

I saw a youtube video the other day that recommened Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:25:51 GMT

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shaggygirl — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:12:18 GMT

For a long time I used the Barkeeper's Friend powder on mine but had to follow it up with a good wiping with a bowl of frothy liquid dish detergent and a good rinsing to get the residue the BF left behind.

Then back some months ago someone on here mentioned they now sell it in liquid form. I got it. Much better. Rinses off clean, no extra step needed. They call it Soft Cleanser on the container.

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faeriemoon — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:32:42 GMT

I like Weiman Stainless Steel Sink Cleaner & Polish ( one product, not two). It cleans the sink really well and has a protectant aspect that keeps the sink looking good longer.

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Rockycoast — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:00:28 GMT

I use Earth Brite clay based cleaner. Cleans up my SS sink very well. Leaves it looking clean and polished. Purchased mine from HSN.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:42:15 GMT

@cookinfreak

I clean with Barkeeprs Friend. You can spray with Weiman Stainless Steel Spray after & buff with microfiber cloth. It helps with the water spots for a while but they still show back up from using your sink & the spray wears off. Don't use too much of the SS Spray.

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jannabelle1 — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:07:05 GMT

I just suggested BioClean on a previous post, and I'd recommend it again here. I use it a lot on my SS sink and it does a great job. It's a granular cleaner that turns sudsy with water on the applicator sponge - I bought it from the Q, but have seen similar products at Home Depot and Menard's. Also, Bar Keeper's Friend works well too. Both of them cut through the greasy build up and leave you with a much cleaner and shinier sink.

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SeattleShopper1 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:19:00 GMT

Using the Comet cleaner - suggest trying to get both sides and bottom of the sink very wet. If one has a sprayer hose at the sink, that works great.

After the sink is wet, shake the Comet all over the sink. Perhaps use water and paper towels to create a "cleaner paste" to cover the sides of the sink with the "cleaner paste.

Leaving the Comet cleaner on the walls and bottom of the sink for awhile sometimes works better - maybe at least 15 minutes.

After some time has passed, use wet paper towels to scrub the bottom and sides of the sink. Then rinse well.

(Also, as a side note, have found any "stainless steel cleaner" does not seem to work.for some. It appears to leave an oily film.)

There might be different types or grades of steel used in stainless steel sinks. So some stainless steel sinks appear more shiny than other sinks.

Hope this was helpful.

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Cats3000 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:01:37 GMT

We use Barkeepers Friend. Works like a charm.

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ID2 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:04:13 GMT

I mistakenly found a great way to clean a SS sink. Years ago I was soaking something in a very, very old SS sink in our old cottage. I used Oxiclean and filled the sink. When I emptied the sink it just GLISTENED!!!

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homedecor1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:36:16 GMT

When I had my kitchen remodel done I had a deep double SS sink put in. I remember the contractor told me to use barkeepers friend to clean & once a week put veg oil on paper towel and buff it to keep it sealed.

I've never had stains or dullness. Looks brand new going on 3 years🙂🙂

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Jean95404 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:32:14 GMT

Bio Cleaner cleaning clay is fabulous. I bought it from QVC and have reordered a few times since the initial purchase to give to friends and family.

The Bio Cleaner will polish your sink to gleaming condition and the water just beads up. Stains will not set in. If you are using steel wool pads STOP. I learned a few years ago that they will leave little fibers that rust and clog the striations of stainless steel.

Bio Cleaner is all around fantastic for cleaning built up grease on pans, cleans tarnish from silver and other metals without harm, cleans white edges of tennis shoes. Amazing for cleaning those plastic outdoor chairs.

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ladychas — Sun, 02 May 2021 02:42:04 GMT

Had a SS kitchen sink for 23 years and got to hate it always needed cleaning and polishing and once used again looked grungy. When I built my retirement home I went with an undermount vitreous china sink. Best decision ever. After 14 years the sink looks brand new. Cleans up with just dish soap and sponge. A few swipes and done. No polishing and it sparkles. Never stains. Only area that needs attention is the SS drain which takes more time to clean/polish than the whole sink which is wide and deep(farmhose style). Expensive but well worth it since clean up is never a chore.