The Potato Trick: The Surprising Technique to Make a Stainless Steel Sink Shine

Is your beautiful stainless steel sink looking dull? You can easily restore its original shine using natural products, in particular: potatoes !

Po-ta-toes, boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew... and apparently clean stainless steel with them. 

Stainless steel is a popular choice for kitchens because it's resistant to corrosion, moisture, dirt, heat, and temperature changes. It's also easy to maintain. However, it can lose its shine over time, and fingerprints and micro scratches can appear if not cleaned properly. Maintaining a stainless steel sink may seem like a challenge, but you can keep it spotless and shiny with a few simple and inexpensive tricks, one of them using a potato. 

To restore its shine, try using baking soda. Sprinkle it generously on stained areas of your sink, add a bit of water to form a paste, and gently scrub with a non abrasive sponge. Let it sit for about ten minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

White vinegar is another effective natural cleaner. To remove water and lime stains, dilute white vinegar with an equal amount of warm or cold water to prevent damage. Spray the solution on the sink, let it sit for a few minutes, and scrub with a soft sponge. Vinegar dissolves lime deposits and leaves a shiny surface.

For a surprising trick, use a potato. Cut it in half and rub the inside of the sink, focusing on stains and scratches. The starch absorbs dirt and leaves a gleaming surface. Cut off the dried end as you go, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clear water and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Black soap, made with vegetable oils, is also excellent for making stainless steel shine. Apply a few drops to a damp sponge, scrub, then rinse with clear water. Meudon white, a gentle abrasive made of calcium carbonate, can also be used to clean and polish delicate surfaces. Mix it with water to form a creamy paste, scrub with a cloth or damp sponge, then rinse.

Similarly, you can use a lemon. Its acidity helps remove stubborn stains. Rub half a lemon over your sink, let it sit, and rinse. These economical and eco-friendly techniques are great natural alternatives to chemical cleaners for maintaining stainless steel. You'll be amazed by the results!