Stainless steel sinks are quite common in daily life, but after using them for a long time, you will find that the stainless steel sink has rusted. What is going on and how should we deal with it? Today, I will introduce to you all.

What causes rusting of stainless steel sink

1、 When we are renovating a new house, we often neglect to clean up the remaining iron filings or rust water in the water pipes in a timely manner after renovating the sink, resulting in the precipitation of impurities, which can easily lead to rust spots over time.

2、 When decorating the kitchen, accidentally splashing chemical paint into the sink, and then failing to detect and clean it in time after decoration, rust spots will appear in the sink over time.

3、 In daily life, failing to protect the sink properly and pouring some leftover juice or vegetable soup into the sink can easily damage the protective film on the stainless steel surface, ultimately resulting in rust spots.

How to remove rust spots from stainless steel sinks

1、 The toothpaste we often use in our daily lives is an excellent tool for removing rust spots. First, soak the rusted part of the sink in water, then apply toothpaste on a prepared soft cloth strip, and then repeatedly wipe the rusted area with water on the soft cloth strip until the rust spots are clear and clean.

2、 We can clean rust spots with homemade cleaning agents. Firstly, rinse the rusted area with clean water, then sprinkle lemon juice on the toilet paper and cover it with rust. Wait quietly for ten minutes, then remove the toilet paper and sprinkle baking soda on the rusted area. Finally, use an old toothbrush to wipe it repeatedly.

3、 On the market, there is a specialized cleaning agent for stainless steel rust spots, which has a significant effect on cleaning rust spots on stainless steel, sinks, and range hoods, and most importantly, the price is quite cheap. However, it is best to buy branded products to avoid buying counterfeit goods, as the cleaning effect may not be significant.

4、 Using white vinegar can also effectively remove rust spots from stainless steel sinks. This is because white vinegar contains a large amount of acetic acid, which reacts chemically with rust spots to achieve the function of removing rust spots. When using, simply sprinkle white vinegar evenly on the rust surface and add some salt.