It’s no fun task, but cleaning your kitchen sink and drain is an essential weekly chore.
Learn how to do it right.
So show your kitchen sinks and drains some love, and clean them regularly with our how-to instructions.
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Then add them to yourweekly cleaning routineto make it a habit.
Then, give it a quick pre-rinse to wash down any visible crumbs.
Once that’s done, grab your rubber gloves and get ready to clean your sink.
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Compared to white kitchen sinks, stainless steel is less likely to stain or rust permanently.
Keep adding soap and water as needed or until the surface is scum-free.
Look tohydrogen peroxide and baking soda to help lift stainsand restore your sink to its original state.
Wash it clean with warm, soapy water and use a microfiber cloth to dry.
How to Clean a Sink Drain
Kitchen smells should invite you in, not keep you away.
Our two-part method of how to clean a sink drain will help eliminate those unwanted odors.
Plus, the pair remedies more than just funky smellsit’s a tried and true method for unclogging drains.
Pour Mixture Down Drain
Remember the 1:2 ratio: one part baking soda to two partswhite vinegar.
Pour the baking soda down the drain, then slowly add the white vinegar.
Wait 15 minutes for the bubbling duo to do its thing.
Add Boiling Water
Wash away with boiling hot water to rid the drain of any remaining residue.
Use a sponge or brush to wipe them down and a toothbrush for those super hard-to-reach areas.
Add a spoonful of vinegar to the soapy water mixture to remove excess lime buildup.
Then, with the cold water running, turn the disposal on until the ice is gone.
Salt scrubs the blades, while ice helps knock off any gunk and grime.
