Kitchen Sink & Garbage Disposal Unit Cleaning Guide
Although water is always running down the sink, it’s not as clean as you may think. In fact, you need to do a little bit more to keep it clean and free of odors. This is a critical step for kitchen cleaning.
This guide will help you keep your kitchen sink and garbage disposal unit in prime condition.
Supplies
- Baking Soda & sea salt
- White vinegar
- Ice
- Lemon or lime
- Dishwashing soap
- Toothbrush or cleaning brush
- Sponge
Cleaning the Sink
For daily cleaning, a cloth or sponge with some soap can be used to wipe down the sink. If necessary, glass cleaner or an all-purpose cleaning agent can be used.
However, you should always avoid using ammonia, bleach or any other abrasive cleaning agent on stainless steel. Steel wool and abrasive sponges should also be avoided as they can scratch the surface of the sink.
After cleaning, you should always rinse the sink completely to avoid getting any soap or cleaners on your food.
To bring out the shine on your sink, sprinkle a little bit of baking soda and rub it into a paste across the surface. Rinse completely after.
Another method of cleaning is to line the sink with paper towels that have been soaked in vinegar. Let them sit for 20 minutes and then remove and dispose of the paper towels.
Rinse with hot water and soap.
Quick Tips: Clean the faucet and handles with soap and warm water. You can use a toothbrush or cleaning brush for difficult areas.
Cleaning the Garbage Disposal Unit
Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of white vinegar. Pour the solution down the disposal. Let it sit for a few minutes and then pour boiling water down the drain to rinse it.
Another technique is to fill the drain with ice cubes. Next, pour salt over the ice. Then run cold water
Another technique is to fill the drain with ice cubes. Next, pour salt over the ice. Then run cold water through the unit until the ice is completely melted. This will loosen any grime or residue from all of the components.
Finally, to give your unit a great smell, cut a lemon in half and put it in the garbage disposal. Turn the unit on and run cold water as it grinds the lemon.
