How to Remove Scratch Marks From Stainless Steel Sinks

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Scratches are inevitable in a stainless steel sink.

A dull and scratched stainless steel sink can take the shine off an otherwise pristine kitchen. Although a stainless steel sink is made of a durable material, scratches are inevitable. The good news is that nontoxic cleaners can remove minor scratches, and there’s a special wet-sanding technique that works well on more severe scratches. It might be impossible to completely remove deep scratches. Removing the scratches is a slow and steady process, but with a little patience and elbow grease, you can have your sink looking like new again.

Minor Scratches

1. Rinse your sink with warm water. Put the stopper in the drain and fill your sink with a mixture of warm water and liquid dish detergent. Submerge a sponge into the water and wash your sink, paying particular attention to areas where grime and grease tend to accumulate.

2. Remove the stopper and allow the water to drain out. Rinse the sink with clean water to clear the suds. Examine the sink and go over any areas you might have missed with a clean sponge. Wipe the sink dry with a clean lint-free towel and take note of where the scratches are located.


3. Pour a small amount of a liquid abrasive cleaning product onto a soft scouring pad. Be sure the cleaning product is suitable for stainless steel.

4. Rub back and forth over the scratch to blend it in with the surrounding sink area. Use gentle pressure, and if there is a grain in the stainless steel, rub in the direction of the grain. Every now and then, wipe the area clean to check to see if the scratch is fading or has disappeared. Several applications of cleaner might be necessary. Stop when you have achieved the desired results.

5. Wash the sink down once all the scratches have been removed. Use warm water, liquid dish detergent and a clean sponge. Dry the sink thoroughly with a clean towel. If you want more shine, use a stainless sink polish and follow the directions on the package.


Severe Scratches


1. Follow the instructions as outlined in steps 1 and 2 for minor scratches.


2. Attach 1,000-grit sandpaper to a rubber sanding block. Fill up a small bucket with clean warm water. Submerge the sanding block into the bucket and allow the sandpaper to soak up the water. With constant pressure, wet sand the scratched area. Rub back and forth, going in the direction of the grain. Frequently rewet the sanding block and check the area often to see if the scratch is fading.


3. Attach 600-grit sandpaper to the rubber sanding block if there is no sign of improvement. Repeat the wet-sanding process until the scratch has disappeared.


4. Repeat the instructions as outlined in steps 3 through 5 for minor scratches to complete the process.

Things You Will Need

• Liquid dish detergent
• Sponges
• Clean lint-free towel
• Liquid abrasive cleaning product
• Soft scouring pad
• Pumice-rubbing compound
• Stainless sink polish (optional)
• Rubber sanding block
• Small bucket
• 1,000-grit sandpaper
• 600-grit sandpaper

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