How to clean a kitchen sink

To clean your stainless steel kitchen sink, first, rinse any food or loose debris out of the sink. Next, lightly coat the sink with baking soda. Baking soda likely won’t scratch your sink, but it is useful in cutting through tough stains like hard water deposits and grease. Scrub your sink following the stainless steel grain using a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Spray the sink with vinegar and let it sit on the baking soda for a few minutes. Rinse your sink and wipe it dry. You can also polish your sink with a few drops of olive oil after cleaning it.

Make sure to check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions for your sink to help ensure you use the right cleaning method before getting started.

Affresh^® stainless steel brightener¹ clears away rust and removes heat discoloration and yellowing from stainless steel surfaces. To use affresh^® stainless steel brightener, apply a small amount with a soft, dry cloth and rub it in the direction of the grain. Allow it to sit for 2 to 3 minutes and then lightly scrub in the direction of the grain. Rinse the surface with water or a clean, damp, soft cloth.

Pour 1 part of baking soda and 2 parts white vinegar into your sink drain. Allow it to sit for approximately 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain afterward to help avoid left-behind residue.

You can clean your kitchen sink faucet and handles with soapy water and a sponge. You can also use a toothbrush for any hard-to-clean areas.

Before cleaning your garbage disposal, make sure that it is turned off. To easily clean your garbage disposal, reach through the sink opening and clean the underside of the splash baffle and inside the upper lip of the grind chamber with a scouring pad. Then, place a stopper in the sink and fill it halfway with warm water. Mix ¼ cup of baking soda with the water and turn the disposer on, removing the stopper from the sink at the same time to help wash away any particles. 

To simplify the process, use a specialized cleaner like affresh^® disposal cleaner about once a month. Designed to create a scrubbing action that cleans your disposal and equipped with a powerful citrus-scented foaming action, affresh^® disposal cleaner removes odor-causing residues from your disposal. To use affresh^® disposal cleaner, turn on the hot water to a low flow and place one tablet in your disposal. Turn on the disposal and allow it to run for 15 to 30 seconds. Finally, rinse the sink.