Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

Gentle Abrasives are Best

• A weekly scrubbing with a gentle abrasive is the best way to keep your stainless steel sink looking its best. A small amount of the cleaner applied to a nylon scrubber will remove stains and residue. Rinse after scrubbing. Then dry the sink thoroughly with a soft cloth. A stainless steel sink should also be rinsed after every use and dried. Drying your sink thoroughly will prevent any corrosive minerals that are present in your tap water from settling on the surface of the stainless steel.
  
  

Skip the Brillo and Bleach Sanitizers

• Keep the Brillo, S.O.S pads and steel wool off your list when you do your shopping. All scrubbers that contain metal are a no-no when it comes to cleaning your stainless steel sink. These products often leave behind tiny metal fibers that rust on the surface of your sink. It is also important to note that products containing chlorine bleach can corrode stainless steel, so refrain from using these products to clean or disinfect your sink.
  
  

Clean and Scratch Free

• Fine scratches on the surface of your sink can stick out like a sore thumb, but there is a way to remove them. Some elbow grease and the assistance of an 80-grit sanding block can help. Buff the scratches out of your sink by sanding with the grain of the stainless steel. Continue sanding until the scratches are no longer visible.