How often do you clean your kitchen sink? Most cleaning experts say we don’t clean our sink enough, which at best will create nasty smells, and at worst will damage the health of our family. You may be surprised, and even shocked, to find out just how many germs the kitchen sink can harbour. On average it may contain 100,000 more germs than your toilet, so let’s find out how to keep them at bay.
How to clean it
Cleaning experts agree that you should give it the kitchen wipe-down after every use. That may be several times a day, but it doesn’t take long. This is especially important if you’ve been preparing raw foods.
Simply use an anti-bacterial spray and a sponge to give it a good clean. Then rinse the sponge thoroughly, wring it out, and store it elsewhere, in a place it can breathe. A wet sponge will breed bacteria.
As well as daily wipe-downs, the sink might need weekly limescale attention, especially if you live in a hard water area. A spray with a vinegar-water solution will see to this. Simply spray it on, leave for a few minutes and rinse it well.
The plug also needs a good weekly clean, ideally with a bottle brush. Baking soda is perfect for this job, and by throwing some down the plug it will also keep the top end of the waste flow clean.
Beyond the Plug
Looking after the sink extends below the drain, and to keep it in tip-top condition, you really need to look after the whole of your pipes. Consider pipe lining, which can help improve the flow out of your pipes and increase their lifespan. If you’re looking for waste or sewer pipe lining Solihull then you should consider drain specialists such as https://www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/sewer-repairs-drain-lining-concrete-cutting/drain-repairs/solihull/.
Giving the sink a clean after every use takes no time at all and will ensure that germs are kept at bay. Weekly treatments for limescale and the plug will also keep your sink in sparkling condition.
