House Cleaning and Stain Removal Forum

[street9009]

Hello,

I've searched the internet high and low for a solution to this and for the life of me can't figure it out. I'm hoping perhaps someone here can. Let me explain.

I have a stainless steel sink in my kitchen. Recently, a bowl was left there overnight and when it was removed, a white half-circle stain/discoloration was left behind (see images).





I have tried dish soap, comet (non-scratch formula for the house), baking soda, CLR Bath & Kitchen Multi-Surface Cleaner, "Steel for Real" Stainless Steel Polish... nothing is making this stain go away. The rest of my sink is gorgeous due to all these cleaning efforts, but the stain remains. I'm not even making a dent so far as I can tell.

Anything else I should try?

[mrscleannw]

Hello street9009,
Welcome to the forum!
Despite what the name implies, stainless steel can get stains.
Try these tips to restore your sink to its original beauty:
• Scrub the stain with a mixture of baking soda and dish soap, the combination of the two may be enough to remove the stain.
• Moisten a soft cloth with vinegar, and wipe the stained area.
• You can also try rubbing the stained area with olive oil and a soft cloth.
• A popular product for removing stains from stainless steel is a powder called Barkeeper’s Friend. You can read about the full line of products at their website http://www.barkeepersfriend.com .

There are some additional tips and tricks for cleaning stainless steel at
http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/cleaning ... steel.html

Be sure to thoroughly rinse any cleanser residue, and always wipe the stainless steel dry to avoid spotting.

Good Luck, and let me know how it turns out!

Mrs. Clean

[kanelita]

We used soft scrub with bleach for years on my parents old one with a green scrubbing pad by scotch,but theirs has the brushed finish. If yours is a smooth finish I wouldn't suggest that. Also maybe try using a liquid stainless steel cleaner sold at most Home Improvement stores.
Stainless steel sinks