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We would point out that the use of a plastic washing up bowl will over time cause the development of regular abrasion marks over the sink’s surface. So, first, remove dishes and any bits of food from the plughole, as leaving food to fester may attract fruit flies, the last thing you want buzzing around your lovely kitchen island sink ideas.

Every time you run water in your sink, take your clean dishtowel and dry it out (I lay out a clean one every night as part of my before-bed routine). Yes, no matter if a stainless steel sink is number one on your list of kitchen sink ideas or if you already have a stainless steel sink that needs some serious TLC, keeping it clean is incredibly important.It can, however, harbour ferrous particles from the water supply and these often occur with newer installations when the pipework is disturbed, or from ‘wire’ scouring pads or utensils. One bite and you'll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe won first prize. If you’re lacking in surface space, look out for a deeper bowl in your stainless steel undermount sink for a flawless finish that fits right into your kitchen. Make sure you wear gloves so the bleach doesn’t irritate your skin, and don’t get the bleach water on your clothes. It also acts as a natural disinfectant, killing germs and bacteria,’ explains Ava Wilson from Unclutterer.

If dish soap or your chosen cleaning product hasn’t removed the stains on a stainless steel sink, baking soda can come to the rescue. Squeeze some washing up liquid onto the soft side of a damp sponge, and clean the entire sink, draining board, plughole and taps.Stainless steel actually has a grain (similar to wood) and needs to be wiped in a linear motion to get it looking its best,' says Laura Marsden from Marigold. Then, you can spray it onto the stainless steel sink, focusing mainly on the toughest areas of grime or the most stubborn hard water deposits. For stubborn dirt stuck onto stainless steel, Laura says you can actually use leftover ash from your fireplace or woodburning stove to form a paste (or lye) to remove it. This thick, cream cleaner powers through even the toughest grease and grime, letting you simply wipe them way, and leaves your sink sparkling clean. As an alternative to dish soap, a general purpose kitchen cleaner can do the job – but check it is suitable for use on the material – or a special stainless steel cleaner.

For cutting through grease and grime, Laura Harnett from green cleaning retailer Seep says an acid like lemon juice will work best.This versatile cleaner is suitable for use on stainless steel sinks, acrylic baths, chrome, copper and brass.

Cookies are small files held on your computer which allow us to give you the best browsing experience possible. As the world’s largest stainless steel sink manufacturers, Franke are extremely stringent in the quality and standards required from the steel suppliers. You’ll normally find the cream of tartar down the baking aisle, but what you might not realise is that cream of tartar can actually make a very effective stainless steel cleaner.And believe it or not, there’s a simple cleaning hack you can master that makes polishing it a total breeze. There’s nothing more cringe-worthy than passing by a sink covered in water spots or stains—both of which stared me straight in the face this morning as I made my coffee.