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Expert Guide: How to Clean Your Kitchen Sink Properly

Expert Guide: How to Clean Your Kitchen Sink Properly

Hygiene expert Lisa Yakas reveals that your kitchen sink ranks among the dirtiest spots in the home—often just marginally cleaner than your sponge or dishcloth. Proper maintenance is essential for a healthy kitchen.

Lisa advises a thorough deep clean once a week. After handling raw meat or scrubbing dirty potatoes? Perform an immediate spot clean to eliminate bacteria.

Step-by-Step Sink Cleaning
First, remove all food debris. Scrub with warm water and dish soap. Apply white vinegar or a disinfectant spray, then rinse thoroughly for a sparkling finish.