OT...Cleaning question

[redbird]

I have a question that I hope someone can answer. I have a stainless steel sink which I never had before and I've been using Ajax to clean it. I don't like the way it cleans and it leaves a white residue in some areas of the sink. Is there a stainless steel cleaner out there that I don't know about? Please let me know, thanks.

[Catty1]

Vinegar.

First, do this (it's a pain, but maintenance is easy): Put the drain plug in, add about 1 cup of white vinegar, and fill the sink right up with hot/warm water. Leave for an hour and drain.

Then dry it out with a clean rag or towel.

To polish it up, fill a spray bottle with vinegar and water (I do a 50/50 mix). Spray it on and in your sink, and polish with a dry rag or towel.

Maintenance - wipe it down with a dry cloth; any moisture in the sink (clean stuff!) should be enough to give it a nice shine.

Ajax is too hard and abrasive for the stainless steel. If you have to scour, try baking soda or Vim.

[redbird]

Vinegar.

First, do this (it's a pain, but maintenance is easy): Put the drain plug in, add about 1 cup of white vinegar, and fill the sink right up with hot/warm water. Leave for an hour and drain.

Then dry it out with a clean rag or towel.

To polish it up, fill a spray bottle with vinegar and water (I do a 50/50 mix). Spray it on and in your sink, and polish with a dry rag or towel.

Maintenance - wipe it down with a dry cloth; any moisture in the sink (clean stuff!) should be enough to give it a nice shine.

Ajax is too hard and abrasive for the stainless steel. If you have to scour, try baking soda or Vim.

Ok thanks I'll try that next time. I just bought a gallon of white vinegar cuz I use it to clean out my Keurig coffee maker. It seems vinegar cleans out a lot of stuff.

[Freedom]

Yup, white vinegar is a fantastic cleaner!

[robinh]

Baking soda is wonderful too. We used to use a harsh chemical cleaner to clean the stove but my SO's sister told us to just try baking soda, it works just as well and isn't harsh to the environment or your hands.

[Pinot's Mom]

Borax! Great in stainless steel!