These three, expert-approved methods will help your sink sparkle.
Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, you’ve probably been deep cleaning all the surfaces of your home.
But if you’re notcleaning your kitchen sink every day, you could be spreading unwanted germs and bacteria.
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Read on for our tips for how to properly clean your kitchen sink using three different methods.
Disinfect First
Aerin Jacob, president ofPhoenix Janitorial, uses the following method, focused on disinfectant.
He starts by using an EPA-noted, virus-killing disinfectant.
This dwell time kills viruses," Jacob says.
Finally, rinse the sink with warm water and clean with Dawn dish soap or your favorite cleaner.
Rinse again with warm water after cleaning.
Add a small amount of bleach and let that sit for upwards of five minutes before draining the sink.
Be sure to wipe down the handles and faucet with the bleach solution as well.
Finally, rinse with warm water to remove the bleach.
Powder Cleanser
Justin Carpenter, owner ofTucson Maidsand Dallas’Modern Maids,prefers to use powder cleanser.
He starts by evenly sprinkling a powder cleanser around the edges and basin of the sink.
Next, Carpenter adds Dawn dish soap and hot water to a clean sponge and starts to scrub.
The key to disinfecting your sink and faucet is to carefully read the directions of your cleaning agent.
(FYI, his favorite for this use is Clorox multi-surface cleaner with bleach.)
Try them all and see which is the best fit for you and your household!
