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Kitchen Sink

Sparkle Babe — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 11:58:35 GMT

I have been using Comet to clean my stainless steel sink. I now have a film from the Comet. I always rinse good but can't get it off. Anyone know what I can do or use to remove the film?

Re: Kitchen Sink

ID2 — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 12:08:52 GMT

I found a terrific way to make my stainless steel sink just glisten purely by accident! Years ago I was soaking a piece of clothing in my sink with some added OxiClean.When I drained the water out you could see a line where the water was. Above the line was a dull sink and where the water was it just sparkled! I now always make up a mixture of Oxiclean & warm water in a small bucket and clean all of my SS sinks with it.

Re: Kitchen Sink

Campion — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 12:14:50 GMT

What I use on my stainless sink from time to time is Flitz Polish. It removes that microscopic layer of oxidation and film. I got that idea from The Fly Lady, who says you should polish your sink as an encouragement to keeping the kitchen tidy.

It works on all kinds of metal, like brass. Handy stuff.

Re: Kitchen Sink

Sparkle Babe — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:58:40 GMT

Thank ya'll. I'm going to try both. Desperate.

Re: Kitchen Sink

paShar — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:18:15 GMT

I have heard that a product called Bar Keeper's Friend is excellent for cleaning stainless steel sinks.

Re: Kitchen Sink

rat2e — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:36:18 GMT

On 7/8/2014 paShar said:
I have heard that a product called Bar Keeper's Friend is excellent for cleaning stainless steel sinks.

It does an excellent job.

Re: Kitchen Sink

Mary Bailey — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:37:58 GMT

I've used vinegar with Bar Keeper's Friend with great results.

Re: Kitchen Sink

coffee drinker — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:10:30 GMT

On 7/5/2014 ID2 said:
I found a terrific way to make my stainless steel sink just glisten purely by accident! Years ago I was soaking a piece of clothing in my sink with some added OxiClean.When I drained the water out you could see a line where the water was. Above the line was a dull sink and where the water was it just sparkled! I now always make up a mixture of Oxiclean & warm water in a small bucket and clean all of my SS sinks with it.

I bought a big box of Oxi at Costco to use in the laundry. Now I'm going to try it in the SS sink. Whatever I use, even Bar Keeper's Friend doesn't clean it as I'd like. Maybe I'm not cleaning it as I should!!!

Re: Kitchen Sink

fthunt — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:39:28 GMT

Soft Scrub - doesn't scratch the metal - and shines

Re: Kitchen Sink

ceh — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:32:32 GMT

My husband and his father are plumbers. His mother always used Cameo on her stainless sink and cleaned and wiped it dry every day for years and years. Now the water just beads up and her sink is always shiny. I use it myself. Barkeepers Friend is also a good product.

Re: Kitchen Sink

Tyak — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:35:36 GMT

On 7/8/2014 paShar said:
I have heard that a product called Bar Keeper's Friend is excellent for cleaning stainless steel sinks.

It's what I've used on my ss sinks for years.

Re: Kitchen Sink

KathyPet — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:38:17 GMT

On 7/9/2014 Tyak said:
On 7/8/2014 paShar said:
I have heard that a product called Bar Keeper's Friend is excellent for cleaning stainless steel sinks.

It's what I've used on my ss sinks for years.

That's my favorite.

Re: Kitchen Sink

godi — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:23:24 GMT

Original blue Dawn and vinegar. I scrub the sink with dawn then spray down with the vinegar and let that sit for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse. Shine shine shine. I got this tip on Pinterest.

Re: Kitchen Sink

depglass — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:54:21 GMT

I think what you have is not a ""film"" but a fine layer of scratches. Comet is too abrasive to use on just about anything on which you are trying to preserve the original finish. Please let us know if any of the above suggested remedies work.

Re: Kitchen Sink

stilltamn8r — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:17:06 GMT

Wipe it down with WD40....it keeps it nice, I use it on my fridge and DW