Lemon and Bicarb the ultimate scrubber

What is the best natural way to deep clean a kitchen sink?

Your kitchen sink is one of the hardest working spots in the whole house…

It’s used all day, every day food prep, washing up, everything so it’s no surprise it can start to look a bit dull or grubby.

But don’t worry, this is one of my favourite quick, natural cleaning methods, and it leaves your sink sparkling and smelling amazing 💛

Let’s do it together 👇

1. The Lemon & Bicarb Deep Clean

This is such a simple but effective combo and you probably already have it at home!

• Cut a fresh lemon in half

• Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto the cut side

• Use the lemon as your scrubber

✦ Bicarbonate of Soda

Work it around your sink in circular motions and you’ll see it start to fizz that’s what lifts grease, stains, and all those tea marks.

It’s gentle, natural, and honestly works so well!

2. Little Extras That Make a Big Difference

Zero-Waste Freshen Up 🌿

Don’t throw your lemons away!

• Pop them into your compost

• Or run them through your sink waste system

They’ll help freshen up your pipes and leave everything smelling lovely.

That Final Shine ✨

Once you’ve scrubbed:

• Rinse with warm water

• Buff dry with a microfibre cloth

✦ Microfibre Cloths

This is what gives you that proper “just cleaned” shine and it lasts!

GRIME TIP 💡

There are always those little areas that get missed…

• Around the tap base

• Inside the plug hole

Use a small detail brush with your lemon mix to get right into those areas:

✦ Detail Cleaning Brushes

You’ll be surprised how much builds up there!

3. Different Sink Types (And How to Finish Them)

Stainless Steel Sinks

To take it to the next level:

• Add a tiny drop of olive oil to a cloth

• Buff it into the sink

This helps protect the surface and gives it that gorgeous shine

Ceramic / Belfast Sinks

If you’ve got scuff marks from pots:

• Use a gentle cleaning paste to lift them

✦ Cleaning Paste

Protect It Going Forward

To keep your sink looking its best:

• Use a sink mat to prevent scratches and marks

✦ Silicone Sink Mat

Lynsey’s Final Tip 💛

This is one of those quick little jobs that makes such a big difference.

A clean sink instantly makes your whole kitchen feel fresher and more put together and it only takes a few minutes!

Keep on top of it little and often, and you’ll never have to deal with that heavy build-up again ✨