3 ways to maintain a pristine kitchen sink

The most important thing is to keep the kitchen sink free of dirty dishes and food scraps. (Rawpixel pic)

The kitchen sink is one of the most used places in the home. And with all the food residue, it probably has more germs and bacteria than people realise. But help is at hand.

Here are three ways to keep the kitchen sink clean and sparkling.

1. Clear out the sink

First and foremost, clean and remove any unwashed dishes and leftover food scraps in the sink.

Then give it a quick rinse with water to wash down any remaining food residue.

Squeeze a little dishwashing liquid on the surface of the sink and lightly scrub it with a sponge, starting from the sides, until foamy.

Some people might stop here but do not forget that the taps are touched with dirty hands every time the dishes are washed.

To clean them, soak a cloth with some soapy water and give them a wipe. To reach those tiny hard-to-reach spots, use a toothbrush.

2. Dealing with stubborn stains

Use hot water and baking soda on a sponge to get rid of stubborn stains. (Pixabay pic)

After light scrubbing with a sponge, there may be rust or other stubborn stains that just don’t want to go away.

To get rid of the rust and stains, apply some hot water and baking soda to a sponge and scrub the problem areas in a circular motion, then rinse the stained area with water after scrubbing.

If the stain remains, repeat this step a few more times until the stain disappears completely.

3. Cleaning the drain

To stop unpleasant smells, pour hot water, baking soda and lemon juice down the drain. (Pixabay pic)

Ever wondered where that awful smell is coming from? It is most likely the gross stuff in the drain stinking up the sink.

To clear it, all that is need is hot water, baking soda and lemon juice.

First, pour a cup of hot water down the drain. Take a cup of baking soda and pour it slowly into the drain.

To complete the cleaning process, squeeze some lemon juice into the drain and let it bubble. After the bubbling is over, the unbearable smell will be gone.

This should be repeated on a monthly basis to prevent the sink from smelling.

But if it is still giving off a freakish smell, it would be better get a professional plumber to get that checked.

This article first appeared in kaodim.com

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