Homeowners buy stainless steel kitchen products and appliances for their strength, attractive appearance, utility, and ability to resist stains and rust. So it’s not at all surprising that these things are always in high demand, highly coveted, and sometimes terribly expensive too.
However, over time, due to constant wear and tear, the cover begins to peel off and light oxidation begins to appear on the surface. This unattractive stain diminishes the value of your appliance and will eventually cause you more trouble down the line.
- So what steps should you take to protect your expensive appliance?
- How would you remove rust from your stainless steel barbecue?
- Or, conversely, what steps should you take to remove rust from your stainless steel sink?
- Or, how would you drive rust off small things like a stainless steel knife?
- Kicked tarnish off the surface of your stainless steel appliance?
For small things like a folding kitchen knife, you should simply spray oil or helpful lubricant such as WD40 on the surface where there is too much rust, then take a paper napkin or towel and wipe it down properly. This usually drives most of the rust off the stainless steel surface.
However, in case there are still some rust spots on the surface, you can take a high-quality sandpaper and gently rub it on the rusty areas. In either case, don’t try too hard or you’ll end up removing the defensive covering and revealing fresh metal. If you end up chipping or etching the surface, that’s more trouble for you later.
Remember, removing rust from a stainless steel sink is not an easy thing to do.
There are two approaches to cleaning the stain from your sink, either you ask for professional help or you can do it yourself (DIY).
If you have decided to do the cleaning job on your own, then you should take the natural way of flushing out the rust.
- For this task, you will need some baking soda, fresh lemon juice, and white vinegar. Simply assess the proper amount of each ingredient after looking at the size of your kitchen sink, and then mix the ingredients together to make a paste and spread it over the affected area.
- Let it sit for a couple of hours to give your natural rust remover time to work, break up and break down the rust. At that point, just wash off the paste and stains and dry the sink.
The use of chemicals can ruin the surface of the sink. Instead, hire professional stainless steel rust removal services. Professional cleaners know how and when to use the right amount of chemicals on the surface of your stainless steel sink and other expensive appliances.