How to do you get scratches out of this sink? Does bar keepers friend get rid of scratches?
834936
No, BKF is good for cleaning but doesn't remove scratches. I don't think any cleaner will. Scratches are the downside of any stainless steel sink, no matter how good the quality. Some people use the bottom grids to avoid scratching. I know one person who buffs her sink with very very fine sandpaper and mineral oil (I've not tried this and am not suggesting it!)
834937
Bar Keepers Friend is somewhat helpful, but the long term answer is to put down a rubber mat of some sort that completely covers the bottom. If I had it to do over again, I would NOT install this sink! Dish soap pits the sink and it scratches too easily.
834938
We bought the grid for the bottom so we haven't had to deal with any scratches.
834939
You can't remove scratches. You can prevent scratches by purchasing a sink grid--about $85 and well worth the money. It keeps your items about 1" off the bottom of the sink and I am so happy I purchased one.
1047048
I clean it with bar keepers friend or Bon Ami. I don't have streaks, but I do have scratches. I like that look though. It comes with a guard to protect from scratches, but I don't use it.
1264716
Any product or pad recommended for stainless steel will work fine... I have run mine in the dishwasher several times without detriment; I also use plastic scrubber and Dawn liquid for the tough spots / manual cleaning. Hope this helps...Bar Keepers Friend is excellent as well. TomT
1145885
we used ours a lot for 6 months with very min scratches we also use the bottom grate. its still looks great and my wife loves the size of sink. Richard
1178750
It is easy to clean, however I would not buy it from here again because it is such a rough cut it will scratch your sink. Check Walgreens they have better ones.
1145883
The sink does scratch but the scratches are not deep or obvious. Clean with a stainless steel cleaner and soft rag and it still looks great. We love it.
2122041
I used on my porcelain sink w/o removing any grime or stains prior to use of it. It worked really great, even cleaned stains from around the drain. I 1st used a regular sponge cleaner over the stains, no response. I used a magic eraser, cleaned some, but not as much as I wanted. Used hope with magic eraser and almost effortlessly removed stains and "appeared" to cover scratches. I have white sink, so, whether it helped the scratches or not, I don't know. But my sink looked awesome after cleaning and rinsing!
1537802
I did try it on my stainless sink. I saw some improvement in shine but of course doesn't remove signs of scratches. Best way to put it is that it refreshed my sink but not to pristine "new" condition.
957727
I always hand wash my All-Clads. Use Bar Keeper's Friend every so often to keep them shiny and new.
1104323
I used straight dish washing detergent and a non scratch scouring pad! I have also heard rubbing alcohol will work although I have not tried it. Good luck! I love love these pans!
879778
I bought this sink and itbis installed with small side of sink in thé right....you can.turn.it. thé inky advice i have is to be sûre to make thé hole where your water fixture goes in thé center. Without thinking i put it centered on thé big part of thé sink and it cant reach thé small part...my granite guy didnt offer up this thought. It works though because i have à fixture with à pull out to reach thé small side....which is where i have my disposal! Good sink for thé cost....it does get scratches....this is typical for this gauge of sink/stainless.
1880164
If the water marks are old, it won't take them off. If it's something you keep on cleaning regularly, yes it will take them away. For hard old water marks I would recommend a different product than this one. it shine the sink though very nicely.
732184
Bristles are stiff, but will not scratch; however, if stains are from rust, using these brushes will not work. Suggest using stainless steel cleaner first, if this does not work, try stainless steel polish or auto chrome polish.Again, if you have rust spots/stains, you may need a new sink. GOOD LUCK!
1085144
I have not noticed scratches as it is stainless. I do not throw pots and pans into the sink but I expect to see normal wear from daily use. Bottom grid keeps the sink bottom looking like new.
1349974
I do still love this sink, its beautiful. BUT I will say that I do have some chips/scratches on both front corners. They're small and hard to see but they're there which is frustrating. Could've been the way the sink was installed or how the countertop was laid over it. We have quartz counters so they're quite heavy. It also seems to stain pretty easily - if I have a pot or pan in the sink for a day or two I find I'm scrubbing extra hard to remove any ring it left. In hindsight - as much as I love the sink and this type of sinks - I'd probably not go with an apron front sink, and stick with an undermount stainless steel or granite sink! Good luck. I am sure you'll be happy with either choice! I do still love this sink, its beautiful. BUT I will say that I do have some chips/scratches on both front corners. They're small and hard to see but they're there which is frustrating. Could've been the way the sink was installed or how the countertop was laid over it. We have quartz counters so they're quite heavy. It also seems to stain pretty easily - if I have a pot or pan in the sink for a day or two I find I'm scrubbing extra hard to remove any ring it left. In hindsight - as much as I love the sink and this type of sinks - I'd probably not go with an apron front sink, and stick with... » Read More I do still love this sink, its beautiful. BUT I will say that I do have some chips/scratches on both front corners. They're small and hard to see but they're there which is frustrating. Could've been the way the sink was installed or how the countertop was laid over it. We have quartz counters so they're quite heavy. It also seems to stain pretty easily - if I have a pot or pan in the sink for a day or two I find I'm scrubbing extra hard to remove any ring it left. In hindsight - as much as I love the sink and this type of sinks - I'd probably not go with an apron front sink, and stick with an undermount stainless steel or granite sink! Good luck. I am sure you'll be happy with either choice! « Show Less
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I use Bartender's Friend to clean them-it doesn't scratch at all and works well-got mine at the grocery store.
1590006
I bought this sink and itbis installed with small side of sink in th right....you can.turn.it. th inky advice i have is to be sre to make th hole where your water fixture goes in th center. Without thinking i put it centered on th big part of th sink and it cant reach th small part...my granite guy didnt offer up this thought. It works though because i have fixture with pull out to reach th small side....which is where i have my disposal! Good sink for th cost....it does get scratches....this is typical for this gauge of sink/stainless.