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How To Clean A Stainless Steel Sink Naturally!

As part of my "Get The House Cleaned and Organized" challenge for 2015, I've been testing all kinds of cleaning methods I've read online.  The one item in my kitchen I have had the most trouble with is our Blanco Stainless Steel sink.

Seriously, for the amount these sinks sell for, you would think they would stay looking new for decades.  But when you have hard water, this just isn't the case.  It wasn't so much scratches as it was a film I just couldn't get off the sink no matter what store-bought cleaner I tried.  Of course, you have to be careful not to use anything too abrasive or harsh.  I've tried near everything including the scratch-resistant pads for my glass-top stove. 

So after trying several methods, believe it or not, these three items worked like magic!

First, I rinsed the sink and removed any stuck-on particles.  Then I mixed the baking soda with water to form a thick paste.  This paste was then applied to the inside of the sink with a damp rag.  It was amazing to feel the film dissolving as I applied the paste in a circular motion.

I left the baking soda paste for about 15 minutes and then rinsed the sink with some water (this helps to keep the drains fresh too) and then a quick wipe with a rag soaked in white vinegar.  After more water to remove all traces of the vinegar, I towel dried the sink and then applied a thin layer of olive oil and buffed everything to a high-polished finish.

The results were amazing!  Our sink had even developed a brownish tinge in the bottom that I couldn't get rid of and now it looks like it was just installed.

This is a cleaning method I will do every 7 to 10 days because with results like these, it won't feel like I'm cleaning and scouring for nothing!

If your stainless steel sink is looking dull and dingy, give this a try.  You will be amazed!

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Storage Container Cupboard Organized Cheap and Easy!

I know there are a lot of kitchens with a storage container cupboard that looks as bad as mine did this morning.  I'm lucky to have a single shelf with a nice deep drawer under it for storage.  The only problem with a shelf this low is how much space is wasted above it.  In most kitchens, this is where you have the opportunity to double or triple the storage space inside any cabinet.

A quick trip to Bed Bath and Beyond where I found this large metal shelf for $8.99 (less 20% by using the coupon I printed from their website).  Nice and sturdy and will hold lots of  weight without collapsing.

Once I removed all the items in the cupboard, matched up the containers with their lids (those without lids or bottoms were discarded) and sorted the items, I placed the metal shelf inside the cupboard.  My daughter has a lemonade stand about 2 times each summer so the leftover plastic cups and plastic jugs are stored behind the shelf since they are used so seldom.

Glass jugs are stored at the back of the new shelf while glass storage containers and their lids are stored in this area (I use them the most).  There is room for two water bottles which is enough for our family and our Chinese Tea Pot has a place on the front of the shelf (we use this most often).

The deep pull-out drawer holds miscellaneous plastic containers and their lids as well as ice cream and popsicle makers.  There are also a few funnels which are used rarely at the back left side.

Overall, this cabinet is neat and tidy with the items used most often at the front.  I was able to gain so much more room by using a simple, cheap metal shelf to double the storage in the top of the cabinet.

Looks great and with everything now having a place, it will be easy to put items away in their allocated spots which should keep this drawer and shelf looking great for months, hopefully years!

Hope you feel inspired to tackle your own storage container drawer or cabinet and if you have some great ideas to maximum storage, share them!!!

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