The sink is one of those places that, no matter how many times you clean it with water and soap, cannot avoid bacteria. That’s why it’s important to regularly sanitize your sink.
How to clean and sanitize your sink
– What you need: Dish soap, sponge, bleach, rubber gloves, white vinegar, small clean towel, dry or dishcloth.
– Instructions:
– Start with an empty sink: If you’re going to clean your sink, make sure it’s empty of all food, dishes, or any other items.
– Clean the sink with dish soap and warm water: Use dish soap and warm water first, as they will help you clean quickly and effectively. You should use a sponge or a small cloth, not a metal scrubber.
– Fill the sink with water and add bleach, let it sit for 5 minutes.
– Clean the faucet: Use a sponge soaked in the bleach solution to clean the faucet.
– Drain the water and clean the sink: Drain the water in the sink, use a damp sponge to quickly clean and let it air dry.
– Polish the sink with vinegar: After your sink is completely dry, use a diluted vinegar solution (half vinegar, half water) and a small clean towel or dishcloth to polish your sink.
– You should use rubber gloves so the solution doesn’t affect your skin. If you don’t use bleach, you can use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide as a substitute. Finally, you can use baking soda to polish the sink.
Note on using bleach
You can choose a disinfectant that is safe for your health to sanitize your sink. Disinfectants are considered highly effective in eliminating molds, bacteria, and viruses. However, they can be dangerous if not used correctly. You can note the following points to ensure the safe use of bleach.
– Clean the surface with soap and water before using the disinfectant. Disinfectants are sanitizing agents, not cleaning agents. So you will want to make sure you are starting with a clean surface.