Maintaining Your Stainless Steel Portable Sink
Regardless of whether you are a veteran owner of portable sinks or not, you should know that stainless steel sinks have to be regularly cleaned in order to prevent unwanted corrosion and maintain its characteristic shine. Here at Ancaster Food Equipment, we provide the best commercial refrigeration solutions in the country and portable sinks of the highest quality. Below are some eco-friendly ways that you can clean your stainless-steel portable sink easily.
How to Ensure a Longer Lasting Sink
If you just want to ensure that your portable sink is clean enough for daily functions, you will not have to do much. All you need is some warm water to rinse the surface of the sink. This should adequately cleanse the sink and reduce any stains and debris. However, if you still feel that your stainless-steel portable sink could do with more cleaning, baking soda is a good supplement to use when cleaning it. Baking soda is suitable for usage on stainless steel because it is relatively mild and will not scratch the surface of the sink. What you want to do is layer the entire sink with the powder and utilize a soft and non-abrasive sponge to scrub your sink. Bear in mind that you should scrub in the direction of the polish lines. This will clean the stainless steel while ensuring that it is as shiny as possible.
After Using Baking Soda
If you decide to use baking soda to scrub your sink, make sure to use vinegar to wash off the powder. This will make the powder fizz, disinfecting the surface and removing any existing stains. On the other hand, if there are areas on your sink that are starting to rust, all you have to do is combine a few teaspoons of cream of tartar and lemon juice together into a paste. Apply this paste to the rusty area for a few minutes and then rub it off. Make sure that you wash your sink after doing this and let it dry.
After the primary method of cleaning, you should always follow this by rinsing the sink in clean hot water. Ensure that the outside of the sink is cleaned as well. Remember to wipe the faucet and dab the surface completely dry using a cloth or paper towels.
Additional Methods to For That Extra Shine
If you are still unsatisfied with the look of your sink after the cleaning, you can also opt to use flour powder to polish your sink. After applying the dry flour, rub it in with a soft cloth and then rinse it off and let it dry.
This can also work with club soda. However, it is important to place the stopper in the sink before using this method. All you need to do is to pour the club soda and rub it in with a soft fabric. Like the other methods, use a soft cloth after to prevent any water stains. Another thing you can do is to use a citrus peel to rub on the surface of the stainless-steel sink. This can help to make the sink appear shinier while making it smell pleasant.
