Spring Cleaning: Removing Black Marks from a White Kitchen Sink
Originally posted by Tracy on April 9, 2012
Spring has sprung! With new organized spaces after completing Project Simplify Week 1, Week 2,Week 3, and Week 4, I need to clean some key areas of my home.
Welcoming the cool breeze by opening our windows, I get motivated to spring clean. During this time, I like concentrating on specific areas that get used often, but not cleaned often enough. The first area needing some tender loving care elbow grease is my kitchen sink.
Kitchen Sink Marks
Our sink is white and shows all the dirt, grime, and metal marks from pots and pans rubbing on the white finish. Removing black marks from a white kitchen sink is easy when you know how to clean it.
Finding a Cleaning Solution
When we first moved into our home, I remember the first mark on the sink. I scrubbed with soap and water to no avail. I then tried a spray-on cleaner, like Fantastic, which only cleaned the surface and left the mark.
Without finding a quick solution, I turned to my computer to search for an answer. Surprised to find no help, I looked to the manufacturer and home improvement stores.
Finally, I discovered that the gentle cleaner for our smooth-top stove removes these marks. Yeah!
A few years later, our sink drain backed up, and Paul treated the clog with Drano. The Drano completely removed all those stubborn marks without any effort on my part.
Though the Drano worked, the fumes were strong, so I choose to clean with the smooth-top stove cleaner (any brand will do).
Cleaning our White Kitchen Sink
1. Drizzle the cleaner inside both sides
2. Use a no-scratch sponge to wipe the sides and bottom
3. Rinse with lukewarm water
4. Repeat for any stubborn marks
Before and After
Much better! My sink definitely needed to be clean. With just a few minutes, you can spring clean, too. Within 10 minutes I had my kitchen sink sparkling white. Knowing I accomplished this task today motivates me to choose another small task to improve our home while using time wisely. Happy spring cleaning!
Question: What item are you spring cleaning this week?