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Kitchen Cleaning Tips For The Spring: Spotless Sinks & Countertops
The best kitchen cleaning tips for a cleaner home in the Spring! Are you looking for the proper way to clean your countertops and sinks without causing any damage? Often times we have had homeowners asking about the right way to clean their counters and sinks. Why is this such an important topic to cover? Well, we see a lot of people damage their counters because they used an abrasive cleaner. There are so many different ways that you can damage your countertops and this is why learning about the right care and maintenance matters so much! Cleaning your sinks and countertops does not have to be difficult. It is actually pretty easy and fast.
When you walk into any kitchen remodeling showroom, you will see a large amount of countertop and sink options for your home. Seeing the variety of countertops out on the market is what scares people especially if they have two different types of surfaces in their homes. People are afraid to clean their countertops because they are not sure whether there are different ways to do so for different materials. Keep your sinks and surfaces looking good this Spring with this easy guide filled with the best kitchen cleaning tips. Follow along with Cutting Edge Countertops.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks The Safe Way
If you have stainless steel sinks in your kitchen and you are ready to make them sparkle then follow along. The sinks at Cutting Edge Countertops are very high-quality which means they cannot be cleaned like any regular old sinks. The cleaning process is still pretty easy. Below we will list the different items and the directions that you will need. Follow the steps below and you will have sparkly clean kitchen sink in no time!
Items You Will Need:
Sponge
Vinegar
Baking soda
Lemon
Paper towels
Olive oil
Directions For Spotless Kitchen Sinks
- Give the kitchen sink a fast wash & rinse. Make sure to remove any dishes & remaining food bits from the drain. Now, sprinkle your kitchen sink with some baking soda. Scrub the basin using a soft sponge. Baking soda will softly clean your kitchen sink without scratching the stainless steel.
- Rinse your kitchen sink with some vinegar (expect fizz and bubbling). Vinegar will naturally disinfect & remove any hard water stains in the stainless steel sink. Now you can lightly rub the sink with a sponge & rinse away with water.
- Take some orange peel or lemon & rub the whole sink basin. Rub the citrus peel against your kitchen sink, which will help the sink smell better and the basin shine.
- Finish up by buffing the sink using a paper towel & a small bit of olive oil. The sink will remain fresh for several weeks.
Get Spotless Marble & Granite Countertops
What You Will Need:
Dish soap
Water
Microfiber Cloths
Tape
Hydrogen Peroxide
Baking Soda
Plastic Wrap
Directions For Clean Marble And Granite Counters
Use a mix of luke-warm water & mild dish soap for your daily cleaning. Use a micro-fiber towel to bring more shine to the stone. Stay away from any abrasive/ acidic cleaner because they will strip the sealer & etch your stone.
Clean Your Laminate Tops & Make Them Shine
What You Will Need:
Water
Mild household cleaner
Baking soda
Microfiber Cloths
Directions On How To Clean Your Laminate Counters:
Clean your laminate countertops using a damp soft cloth & mild countertop cleaner. Keep from using acidic liquids or cleaners and scouring pads as well. Simply rub the countertops using the items listed above and rinse with water.
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