Skip to Content

Log in / Sign up

Q&A for How to Clean a Dull Stainless Steel Sink

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Search

Add New Question

Question

How do you make stainless steel shine again?

NW Maids
House Cleaning Service
NW Maids is a House Cleaning Service based in Seattle, Washington. NW Maids has been active since 2013 with a mission to improve the house cleaning experience. The team offers recurring main services, home and apartment cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-in-and-out cleaning services.

NW Maids

House Cleaning Service

Expert Answer

I suggest using the cleaning methods above. If you're in a pinch and don't have the appropriate cleaners, window cleaner, like Windex, will work. Just make sure to clean the stainless steel with warm water and soap afterwards!

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

I have a new stainless steel sink in my apartment that is cheap and the finish on the "rim" where the faucets are is rough and has a whitish film. Is there any treatment to fix this?

Community Answer

Wrap a paper towel around the faucet and pour vinegar onto it and let it set for an hour, the take a toothbrush and scrub it off. It should be easy. Then rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 7
Question

How can I keep stainless steel shiny?

Community Answer

You could use lemon oil, which is used to polish furniture. Rub It in going with the grain of the metal. Not only will it make your sink shiny, but it will help it repel water spots.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 21 Helpful 25
Question

Is Barkeepers Friend too abrasive for a stainless steel sink?

Community Answer

I've been using this product for years. If you clean in the direction of the 'grain', it works very well.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 7

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Return to Full Article

You Might Also Like

-

-

.mwimg a.image{display:none}#header_logo{display:none}#cse-search-box{display:none}#cse-search-box-noscript{display:block !important}#cse-search-box-noscript .cse_q{color:#FFF;background-color:#B3CE9C}.wh_search .cse_q{width:88%}#mw-mf-main-menu-button{display:none;visibility:hidden}.header .search{display:none}#search_footer .cse_sa{background-image:url('https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/mobile/images/white_mag.png');background-size:22px}.related_box{display:block;background:#EEE;border:5px solid #FFF;vertical-align:bottom;width:127px;background-size:180px;float:left;height:120px;position:relative}.related_box p{line-height:15px !important;font-size:13px;background-color:rgba(67,95,44,.4);color:#FFF;font-weight:bold;padding:8px;margin:0 !important;position:absolute;bottom:0}#noscript_header_logo{display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;background-position:50% 77%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url('https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/mobile/images/wikihow_logo_230.png');background-size:105px;width:auto;height:51px;padding:0 14px}.articleinfo{display:none}#iorg_free_data{z-index:50;width:100%;position:fixed}#ara_recommendations{display:none}