[Biker Dog]

We had a stainless steel sink installed and wife is not happy with the water spots that are on it unless she wipes it dry everytime I use it.
Any suggestions on what to use on it so the water seeps off into the drain and doesn't sit there and spot the sink. Yes, we do have a very good water conditioner.

[annmarie]

I had one and used paper towel with olive oil I think you could use lemon oil too. try a spot first. worked for me, hope that helps. i use lemon oil on my stainless shower door and glass.

[Biker Dog]

Originally Posted by annmarie

I had one and used paper towel with olive oil I think you could use lemon oil too. try a spot first. worked for me, hope that helps. i use lemon oil on my stainless shower door and glass.

Thanks, I will try that.

I have been told that it is caused by the liquid/oil that is used in the forming press when it is manufactured.

[baileysdad]

The contractor that did mine told me to use WD40...works GREAT

[Biker Dog]

Originally Posted by baileysdad

The contractor that did mine told me to use WD40...works GREAT

You are kidding me I assume!!!!!!!!

[keithwand]

Lemon oil may help.

[jimbo2012]

Not sure I like wd-40 going down the drain.

You need to wipe the sink dry with a clean soft cloth.
Wiping is key, this will stop water spotting.

Bar Keepers Friend, from a hardware store that can be used every day to protect, polish, and clean your sink.

[Biker Dog]

Originally Posted by keithwand

Lemon oil may help.

OK! I will try lemon oil.

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

We had a stainless steel sink installed and wife is not happy with the water spots that are on it unless she wipes it dry everytime. Any suggestions ?.

Jimbo 2012 said Bar Keepers Friend. I will SECOND that suggestion.

We get it at Publix. $ 1.80 for a "shaker" can
( right next to the Bon-Ami)....Works GREAT.Sinks..Showers....
We also use it ALL OVER the boat

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Not sure I like wd-40 going down the drain.

You need to wipe the sink dry with a clean soft cloth.
Wiping is key, this will stop water spotting.

Bar Keepers Friend, from a hardware store that can be used every day to protect, polish, and clean your sink.

My chemical plant supplies WD-40 the key ingredient for their product.
We supply fatty acids and its amazing the amount of products fatty acids go in.

I'll have to check but pretty sure it's made from the fat from cows ie tallow. Maybe a veg material but I don't think so.

Therefore, not so sure a little going down the drain would do anything at all but maybe make stuff go down more easily!

By the way, if you go to the grocery story and get a plastic bag and it does not open easily, it's because they bag does not have our stuff in it. I hate that. Also, all the pills you swallow that go down easily, guess what!

[redwitch]

Sam's Club sells a product for stainless steel appliances and sinks (Stainless Steel Cleaner). You only need a little (spray on cloth, wipe) to wipe off fingerprints, etc. For sinks, I spray it directly, wipe it down and sinks look new again. Works beautifully!

[renielarson]

BarKeepers Friend is my best friend for stainless steel sinks. I've had a stainless steel sink for 35 years and Barkeepers Friend is all I have ever used to keep it clean and shiny. However, I still need to wipe the sink down afterwards and every time water gets in the sink to avoid water spots.

[shcisamax]

What do you use on the refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher? Is there something you can get outside of Sam's? Or do you use Lemon Oil?

[Irishlass]

I have the same problem. It's very irritating. I soak warm water and bleach in the sink and leave for awhile. Cleans pretty good without me scrubbing. As for keeping it clean, if you find a way, let me know.
P.S. Why do they call it STAINLESS.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by baileysdad

The contractor that did mine told me to use WD40...works GREAT

You would not believe the uses for WD40. Works great on stainless steel. The WD stands for water displacement and it took the chemist 40 tries till he got the perfect result. Also if you get black marks on your tile or linoleum floor, WD removes them in seconds.