Tips For How to Clean Your Sink

However, you don’t need a bunch of fancy cleaning supplies to clean your sink! Using some everyday ingredients found in the pantry, plus a few household items, you can clean naturally and efficiently. At Sheets Laundry Club, we believe in the power of non-toxic, easy solutions to get everything, including the kitchen sink clean. Let’s take a look at some simple methods to make your sink shine.

Materials: What You’ll Need

There are a lot of harsh kitchen sink cleaners on the market, but how do you clean a sink naturally? With these all-natural ingredients and materials, of course!

• Sponge
• Microfiber cloth
• Cleaning gloves
• Baking soda
• Olive oil
• White vinegar
• Dish soap
• Laundry scent boosters

Tips For How to Clean Sink

Follow these easy methods to keep your sink clean, all the time.

Daily Cleaning Sink Rinse and Wipe

After you’ve finished cleaning the dishes, it helps to do a quick cleaning sink session to keep food and grime from accumulating during the week. In just five minutes, you can restore the hygiene of your sink and make it look fresh following a meal. Follow these quick steps:

• Put a small amount of dish soap on a sponge
• Quickly wipe down your sink with the sponge
• Rinse the sink with warm water
• Wipe dry with a clean microfiber cloth

Weekly Deep Clean

Now, when you’re ready to do a deeper clean, grab your gloves and get ready to scrub. Once a week, we recommend sprinkling baking soda over the sink and then scrubbing with a sponge. Baking soda is a mild abrasive, making it ideal as a deep sink cleaner as it clears away stains and eliminates odors without scratching your sink's finish. Work in circular motions to lift any lingering residue from the sink. Once you have finished cleaning, rinse the sink with warm water and pat it dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

Use Vinegar for Shine

White vinegar is another great sink cleaner to have in your arsenal. It naturally disinfects surfaces and leaves them shining. The only downside is the smell, but it fades quickly. To use white vinegar to clean your sink, pour it into a spray bottle and spray on top of the baking soda you’ve already applied. Wait a few minutes (enjoy the fizzing sound), then rinse the sink thoroughly with warm water to remove all traces of baking soda and vinegar. This combination helps make your sink sparkle and ensures it is completely clean, leaving a bright, polished appearance.

For Stainless Steel Sinks: Polish with Olive Oil

If you have a stainless steel sink, we recommend this additional step of polishing with olive oil. Olive oil is a natural hack to achieve a lustrous shine on stainless steel. After cleaning and drying, take a soft cloth and pour a few drops of olive oil onto it. A little goes a long way! Gently rub the oil into the stainless steel surface using circular motions to spread it across the sink evenly. This helps minimize water spots and streaks, plus the oil can act as a barrier against future smudges. Once you've covered the entire surface, buff the sink with a dry section of the cloth. No need to rinse.

Drain Maintenance

Smelly drains are a no-go in our book. To clean a drain and keep it smelling fresh, we recommend these steps:

1. Pour ½ cup baking soda and ½ cup vinegar down the drain
2. Let this fizz for 10 minutes
3. Flush with hot water

Need a scent boost after cleaning with vinegar? Try this:

1. Pour 1 tablespoon of laundry freshener beads down the drain
2. Flush with hot water
3. Turn on the disposal for 10 seconds
4. Wait five minutes before using the tap again

Tackle Tough Limescale

Limescale buildup is common on kitchen sinks, and it’s a toughie to get rid of once it arrives. Here’s what we recommend:

1. Soak a cloth in a natural sink cleaner, like white vinegar
2. Wrap this cloth around the faucet
3. Let sit for 10 minutes
4. Wipe for a streak-free shine

This works well because vinegar is a natural acid that helps dissolve mineral deposits. If any stubborn spots are remaining, gently scrub them with a soft brush or sponge.