Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?

On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


Sink would probably be ok.

The metal in the plug area may be more of an issue. It is often chrome
plated 'something' rather than stainless and caustic could certain
damage it.

You can get proper stainless steel sink cleaners- we used it when we
moved into a previous house and the sink was stained. Came up a treat.
As I recall, it was a cream, not unlike a coarse tooth paste. I can't
remember the brand, it must have been about 1987/8.

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On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:40:32 +0100, Brian Reay wrote:

On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


Sink would probably be ok.

The metal in the plug area may be more of an issue. It is often chrome
plated 'something' rather than stainless and caustic could certain
damage it.

Good point. I also wondered about the plastic washer in the plug.

You can get proper stainless steel sink cleaners- we used it when we
moved into a previous house and the sink was stained. Came up a treat.
As I recall, it was a cream, not unlike a coarse tooth paste. I can't
remember the brand, it must have been about 1987/8.

That I will look for. Meantime, someone has suggested biological
detergent in the parallel thread. Have you tried this?

On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?

How bad is it that Flash, Cillit Bang, or Cif cream are not sufficient?
What is it contaminated with?

Chris Hogg wrote:

a good scrub around with one of those pan cleaners that look like a
ball of metal turnings.

+1

and if it's got any rust stains, a splash of viakal.

On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:16:25 +0100, newshound
wrote:

On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?

How bad is it that Flash, Cillit Bang, or Cif cream are not sufficient?
What is it contaminated with?

They probably are, but it was to get into the crevaces, particularly
the plug and to deal with multiple colouration of the stainless steel.

My other idea is the steam cleaner, which may be a lot safer than
caustic soda.

On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?

dcepmds what muck is there. I used 600 grit wet and dry, caustic, bleach
and sometimes brick acid depending on what is in it

hydrochloric not good around chrome


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On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?

depends what muck is there. I used 600 grit wet and dry, caustic, bleach
and sometimes brick acid depending on what is in it

hydrochloric not good around chrome. bleach good, caustic only for
serious blockages

wear rubber gloves.

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On 24/10/2018 16:40, Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)?Â* Would this
damage the stainless steel?Â* Would it damage the plug?Â* Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


Sink would probably be ok.

The metal in the plug area may be more of an issue. It is often chrome
plated 'something' rather than stainless and caustic could certain
damage it.

No. it couldnt.

You can get proper stainless steel sink cleaners- we used it when we
moved into a previous house and the sink was stained. Came up a treat.
As I recall, it was a cream, not unlike a coarse tooth paste. I can't
remember the brand, it must have been about 1987/8.

straightforward T cut for sinks.

detergent + pumice.


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the right place whilst your head is in the clouds and your hand is in
someone else's pocket.

Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


There is a product called Bar Keepers friend that brings them up nicely.

GH

On 24/10/2018 16:42, Scott wrote:
On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:40:32 +0100, Brian Reay wrote:

On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


Sink would probably be ok.

The metal in the plug area may be more of an issue. It is often chrome
plated 'something' rather than stainless and caustic could certain
damage it.

Good point. I also wondered about the plastic washer in the plug.

You can get proper stainless steel sink cleaners- we used it when we
moved into a previous house and the sink was stained. Came up a treat.
As I recall, it was a cream, not unlike a coarse tooth paste. I can't
remember the brand, it must have been about 1987/8.

That I will look for. Meantime, someone has suggested biological
detergent in the parallel thread. Have you tried this?


No.

We only had that s/s sink briefly. When I refitted the kitchen, it was
with a composite one and, since them, Senior Management has always
wanted those.



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On 24 Oct 2018 17:38:19 GMT, Marland
wrote:

Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


There is a product called Bar Keepers friend that brings them up nicely.

I've got some of that in the cupboard. Good shout.

Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian

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On 24/10/2018 16:27, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


Sink would probably be ok.

The metal in the plug area may be more of an issue. It is often chrome
plated 'something' rather than stainless and caustic could certain damage
it.

You can get proper stainless steel sink cleaners- we used it when we moved
into a previous house and the sink was stained. Came up a treat. As I
recall, it was a cream, not unlike a coarse tooth paste. I can't remember
the brand, it must have been about 1987/8.

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On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

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In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its name.

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charles wrote:

Brian Reay wrote:

it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its name.

Peek?

On 24/10/2018 20:52, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its name.


Solvo Autosol.



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In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 20:52, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its
name.


Solvo Autosol.

that's it. ;-)

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On 24/10/2018 21:19, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 20:52, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its
name.


Solvo Autosol.

that's it. ;-)

solvol autosol

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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 24/10/2018 21:19, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 20:52, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its
name.


Solvo Autosol.

that's it. ;-)

solvol autosol


Still sounds too similar to pile ointment,

I wonder if some caring wife anxious to help has ever bought or even
applied the wrong product.

GH

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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 24/10/2018 21:19, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 20:52, charles wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 24/10/2018 19:45, Brian Gaff wrote:
Sounds like the old fashioned metal polish you could get!
Brian


Actually, now you mention it, it was very like that stuff that comes
in
a tube generally used for chrome bits on cars. I can't recall the
name.

I've still got some, but I'm not going out to the garage to find its
name.


Solvo Autosol.

that's it. ;-)

solvol autosol


Still sounds too similar to pile ointment,

I wonder if some caring wife anxious to help has ever bought or even
applied the wrong product.

GH


I gained a mouthful of Ldene Gel thinking it was toothpaste in the
dark...yuk

In article , Marland
writes
Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


There is a product called Bar Keepers friend that brings them up nicely.

GH

Available from Lakeland.
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On 24/10/2018 19:06, Scott wrote:
On 24 Oct 2018 17:38:19 GMT, Marland
wrote:

Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?


There is a product called Bar Keepers friend that brings them up nicely.

I've got some of that in the cupboard. Good shout.

aol

It's an abrasive with oxalic acid in it. Works very well.

Andy

On Wednesday, 24 October 2018 16:27:25 UTC+1, Scott wrote:
Following upon the cleaning cooker thread, I am wondering the same
about the kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.

Could I add diluted sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)? Would this
damage the stainless steel? Would it damage the plug? Is there a
less extreme solution (excuse the pun!)?

You could try melamine foam cleaning blocks. They can be very effective - for example, removing tea stains.