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Keeping your kitchen sink shiny without losing your mind
I used to get so frustrated with water spots and little scratches on my stainless steel sink, drove me nuts tbh. But I found that rubbing a bit of olive oil on a soft cloth and buffing the sink after cleaning helps keep it shiny and even hides minor scratches. Seems weird but it actually works pretty well. Curious if anyone else has some random hacks or tricks they swear by for this kinda thing?
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For water spots, I’d lean toward drying the sink with a soft cloth after rinsing rather than adding oil. It’s a simple habit, and I’d prefer not to leave a potentially slick film behind; the trade-off is that it won’t disguise little scratches the way a buff might.
That split makes sense: if the main annoyance is everyday water spots, drying after rinsing seems like the simpler routine. If small scratches are what stand out, an occasional light buff could be worth the extra step instead of making oil part of every cleanup.
For routine cleaning, I’d favor a soft cloth wiped along the stainless grain. It’s a simple way to keep the surface looking tidy without adding a finish that might feel oily; I’d save a buff for when shine or small marks are the main concern.
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