Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Kitchen sinks are one of the most commonly used items in your home. During the day, a typical sink contains dirty dishes and food debris under the rinsing water. As a result, waste can build up in and on the surface of your sink every day, which can lead to stains, odor and make it a harbor for germs. By learning how to clean your sink properly, you can eliminate these problems and the dangers they pose to you and your family.

Steps

1. 1 Remove all dirty dishes and any food debris from your sink. There should be nothing there before you start cleaning the sink.
2. 2 Fill the entire surface of your sink. Use a mild soap, soft cloth, and warm water to clean the taps and outer rim. Do this every time you use the sink, including preparing food and washing dishes.
3. 3 Run hot water into the mains. This will help eliminate bad odor and soften any sticky materials that may be lurking in the drain. To do this, moisten the entire sink. Do this several times a week.
4. 4 Pour 1 tsp. l. (5 ml) baking soda and ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice on top of your sink, and in particular down the drain, at least once a week. Leave this mixture to stand there for 10 minutes. Use hot water to rinse off any residue.
5. 5 Mix ½ cup (120 ml) of baking soda with ¼ (60 ml) cup of lemon juice. And pour the solution directly into the drain of your sink. Once the mixture goes down the drain, add another ½ cup (120 ml) of white vinegar. Use a combination of these ingredients once a week to help clear blockages and disinfect drains.
6. 6 Rinse the sink with hot water after all cleaning procedures.

Tips

• If you have a stainless steel sink, use a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice to clean out hard-to-reach areas. This mixture will help bring back the shine of the plum and assist you in the cleaning process.
• The sink should be cleaned regularly. Generally, you should clean and dry your sink with soap and water daily. If you notice stains or discoloration, use a toothbrush, soap and water, and gently dry in hard-to-reach areas.
• You must brush gently, because if you press hard, your hands will get tired quickly.
• If the baking soda and lemon juice mixture didn't clean the drain well enough, apply the mixture to a soft sponge and gently scrub your sink. This will help with stains that are particularly stubborn or have very strong odors.
• If you don't have lemon juice or want a new scent, use a whole lemon instead. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice down the drain and all over your sink.

Warnings

• Never pour greasy preparations into the sink. At first they are in the form of a liquid, because they are hot, but when they cool down, they become a solid mass. Pouring hot fat or chicken fat into the sink can clog the drain and severely damage the pipes.
• Don't mix vinegar and baking soda before pouring. What is important is that the chemical reaction takes place in the sink for an effective result.
• Make sure that the lemon juice does not sit on the surface of the enamel sink for more than 10 minutes at a time.Due to the acidity of the juice, the enamel can be damaged if left for a long time.

What do you need

• Water
• Gentle soap
• Soft fabric
• Old toothbrush
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Soda
• Whole lemon or lemon juice
• White vinegar
• Abrasive cleaners