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How To Clean A Kitchen Sink So It Shines

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How To Clean A Kitchen Sink So It Shines

Jacqueline Hansson from Amy Cleaners shows us how to clean a kitchen sink until it shines. An eight step guide to obtaining a spotless sink in your kitchen. Jacqueline Hansson from Amy Cleaners shows us how to clean a kitchen sink until it shines. An eight step guide to obtaining a spotless sink in your kitchen.

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Out with the old

Have a good look at your cleaning cloths. If you have any that look grubby, throw them away. They will only spread dirt and germs.

Step 3: Remove scraps

Brush any food particles from the draining board into the sink. Use your hand or any suitable utensils to gather the dirt and food pieces from the sink and throw into the bin. Do not try and push the pieces down the plug hole as it will block the pipes.

Step 4: Cream cleaner

Give the sink a quick wipe under a running tap to rinse off superficial dirt.

Squirt a cream cleaner over the sink and draining board. A cream cleaner is best on kitchen sinks as its thicker consistence coats the grimier areas, working into grease and dirt. Make sure there is a generous amount around the grubbier places, these will be the sides of the sink and the plug hole.

Step 5: Get Scrubbing

If you have a metal sink use a metal scourer, use a less abrasive scourer if your sink in ceramic. Scrub the entire area. Pay particular attention to any details, such as around the plug and fixings. Clean the taps too. Don't forget the base as well as the handles and spout.

Step 6: Rinse

Start the water running to rinse the cream cleaner away, working it around the sink with the scourer.

Use a sponge to rinse the draining board, wiping the cleaner along the draining board and back into the sink

Step 7: Dry

Dry the entire sink area with a soft cloth. This is important as it removes any final traces of residue left from the cream cleaner

Step 8: The taps

To give a really good shine on the taps give them a final polish with a paper towel. Jacqueline advises using paper towels as they buff without leaving lint.

Have a final check over the sin, lifting any smudges with the paper towels. Spotless

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  1. Benjalyta_Sarahreys

    Is there a "greener" suggestion as to what type of chemical you should use? What about baking soda and water? I normally use the same sponge I use to wash the dishes and a drop of liquid dish soap to scrub the sink. And then rinse it off with water and wipe it dry with a paper towel or simply let it air dry on its own. I do this everytime I wash the dishes, so as not to let it build up. Something that really bugs me is when people don't bother scraping off the food into the bin before placing their dishes in the sink. The metal scourer seems a bit too abrasive and I certainly wouldn't use the metal scourer everytime I clean the sink, or perhaps, not ever.

  2. soopsje

    I would advise not to let the tap running during drying.

  3. ninted

    Amazing - especially as Amy cleaners do not clen that well. I must have had at least 8 cleaners from them in 1 year. The worst compant EVER!

  4. Pendolino

    How come it dosen't scratch it to pieces using a metal scourer? I wouldn't take the risk of that.

  5. ybunnygurl

    My mother use's the same way to clean her sink and taught me to do the same, except I use a tea towel insted of a paper towel.

  6. Anonymous

    I WOULD NOT USE A SCOURER....NO NEED TO!!

  7. nkonac

    Metal scourer? On a metal sink? This is the best way to scratch it and ruin it. What a stupid and irresponsible video. Boo Video Jug!!

  8. Anonymous

    The final result looks good, but Jacqueline seems to be a strong advocat of using vast quantities of cream cleaner, paper towels and water! This wasteful approach that is both hard on the environment and the pocket!

  9. Anonymous

    What do you mean by rinse?

  10. Anonymous

    I don't agree with the metal scourer. That could ruin a good quality sink. I would never use that on my kitchen sink or any other similar surface.