Deep Cleaning A Stainless Steel Sink

I have developed the habit of deep cleaning my sink once a week to disinfect it and make it shine.  Here is how I do it:

I fill the sink with hot water and bleach and allow it to soak for about 1/2 hour.  Meanwhile, I take the stove knobs off and throw them into the hot water to disinfect them as well.  Stove knobs can get very dirty from food splatters.  I then use the water in the sink and wipe down the stove, fridge, countertops, and microwave paying close attention to the handles on the appliances.  I also wipe down the backsplash and window sill. 

After that I drain the sink and put in some comet.  Using an SOS pad, I scrub the sink and around the faucet.  Comet can be hard to fully rinse off so be sure to rinse it off well.  If you don't like using harsh chemicals, you can use vinegar and baking soda instead.  For the final step, I dry the sink with a paper towel and then spray it and the faucet with Windex, which brings out the shine.

It always feels good to do this and to see an empty, shiny sink! 

How To Properly Wash Towels

I am in need of new towels and will soon be replacing my old ones with nice quality towels.  Since good quality towels are expensive and an investment, I want to keep them in good condition for as many years as possible.  This led me to do some research on how to properly care for towels and I discovered the following tips:

• Wash white towels in very hot water and colored towels in cold water with about 1/2 the amount of laundry detergent that you would  normally use.  Too much detergent can make your towels stiff;
• If you like to bleach your towels, use only non-chlorine bleach as chlorine will damage the fibres;
• Place 1/2 cup of vinegar in the wash to remove soap buildup and keep your towels fluffy;
• Avoid using dryer sheets because they coat towels with a waxy residue that affects how towels absorb water.  You can use a dryer ball instead;
• Ensure that you dry the towels immediately after being washed so that they don't develop a mildew odor.

I can't wait to buy my new towels and try out these tips.

I think I will get white ones as they feel spa like and can easily be bleached, if necessary.