Housekeeper for assisted living residents here....Angela brown you are Everything and more. Your true honesty about this business is so refreshing and on point!! Lots of love and admiration from Massachusetts ❤😀
Wow, thank you! I appreciate you spending a few minutes of your day here with me and then taking the time to reach out. Thank you. Love from North Carolina. 💛
You can do the same thing with sanding sponges. I buy a 2 pack with a fine and extra fine sponges. Much cheaper and you don't need the polishing compound. I touch up in between sandings with a damp Magic Eraser. I've gotten spilled and dried Super Glue off my sink. That took a few times, but eventually got it all. My sink is original to the house from 1975. When I'm finished, it looks like new.
Scratches and stains are inevitable on a hard-use item like the kitchen sink. I've been going back and forth about whether to replace my kitchen sink -- no real need, it just got ugly and dull over time. I'll try this! Not sure I'm brave enough to use on a stainless appliance, but the sink? Why the heck not! Thanks, Angela!
I know how you mean. The sink in this video while functional had a few chemical stains and lots of scratches. We really had nothing to lose and I love the result so yay!
Thank you so much for testing this product! I don't really understand how I get so many scratches on my stainless steel sink but I am going to buy this product.
Bar Keepers Friend is magical. It's my go-to for heavy-duty projects like this. In fact, I've used it on this sink numerous times. NOTE: The Bar Keepers Friend didn't touch heavy or deep scratches nor did it remove the chemical stains. The chemical stains have been there for 10+ years - That would have been a faster, less expensive fix. I will use BKF from here out to maintain the sink since it does wonders on stainless steel. 👍👍👍
Such great timing as I have been researching ways to remove the small scratches from my kitchen sink. Then I come to your site today and, low and behold, you have a video. Thank you.
Hooray! And yes, it removed them ALL including all the chemical stains (except for the one in the drain.) LOL. I was most curious about the chemical stains that I believe are from a wood stain from the back deck where brushes or rollers were washed out in that sink.
I’ve used a fine grit sandpaper and water to remove etched designs from SS tumblers, as well as laser engraved designs. Never thought to try it on the sink though. I’d buy the kit just for the handle and less hassle of wrestling the sandpaper over a bigger area. Tks for the demonstration.
I've never taken anything close to sandpaper to stainless steel and this process does go against logic - but the results have me convinced there is a way to salvage scratched (and chemically stained appliances). In this case, the results were impressive. Never thought to use it on mugs. I'm going to try that next. Thanks for the tip. 👍
For over forty years I have cleaned and polished out scratches and stains in my stainless steel with a dry Scotch Brite pad always rubbing with the grain. The key is to use it dry and always with the grain.
I'm SO glad this video was just suggested to me; another youtuber who makes stainess steel rangehoods shared his process, but since he was talking about rangehoods, he didn't say anything about making sure you don't have a coated stainless appliance. Pretty sure the top of my range isn't coated but will do your silver polish trick to see if it is or not before attempting.
@@mpshilpa Same here, cleaning lady went way deep into my kitchen drawer and found my SOS steel wool pads and used them on my stanless steel oven. I put out a clean blue scrubby for their use.
I've also found that Mother's Mag and Aluminum paste polish does a pretty good job on superficial scratches in an old stainless steel sink and really brings the shine. It does smell pretty strong, though, so best to crack a window open while using it. It's usually found in the automotive section of hardware stores.
Angela. So grateful for this! I hate stainless steel sinks and have gotten rid of them in my last two homes. We just purchased a new home and darn it all, there is another stainless steel sink. This time the cost will be too great to replace- I am grateful I now will have a solution for those awful scratches and water marks.
Hooray! I'm so thrilled to hear you have a solution. Like you, I've not been a fan of stainless steel sinks because they can show water spots, stains and so much more. Let me know if you give this method a try. I'd love to hear your updates. Thanks for watching. 👍
Hey Heather we are twins. I too have been wondering if it really works. And, truthfully was skeptical to use it because it sounds like you're doing scratchy scratch on the appliances which is just the very problem you're trying to fix. Oddly enough, you DO in fact scratch the scratch out of the appliances by "sanding" it down and then buffing it out. I don't have a great explanation of how or why it works - but it does. 😂
I'm going to use that product to get scratches off my PERCOLATOR! I've ignored the scratches all this time but now I know I can restore it. Thank you for this video 🙂
WooHoo! I don't even know if I need this restoration product, but if I do....well.😁👍🏻 I'm moving into a rental next week and it has a stainless steel sink. I've never had one before. Don't especially like the look of them. I grew up with a porcelain sink and that's simply the look that I prefer. Anyway, I have seen the place in person, but I didn't look closely at the sink. I'm ALMOST hoping that it's in need of restoration, just so I can work some magic on it!😄😄 Thanks for reviewing this product.
ROFL. This is hilarious. Congratulations on the move and I hope you don't need to restore the sink - one less thing for you to do. That said, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to drop me a line. You just made my day. 👏👏👏
Wow!! 😲😳 That's truly...AMAZING!!! I have a couple of small scratches in my kitchen sink that the workers did in our NEWLY built home. Thank you so very...much for this video!!! Thumbs up for your presentation too!!! 😊😁😀👍
+Rosie Roberts thanks for watching, and for your kind words. I guess I didn’t realize how bad the sink was until I attempted to remove the scratches. I kind of got used to them and didn’t realize this sink was so bad. Smaller scratches would certainly be easier to remove. Keep me posted and let me know if you give it a try, I’d love to know your experience. 😁
Bar keepers friend first typically works for me, i use it on SS cooking pans too it actually polishes the pans making things harder to stick. For bad areas i sand with very fine steel wool then polish off with BKF basically the same thing this kit is doing.
Hooray! Thanks for sharing this. I am new to the kit and restoring stainless steel. I was so skeptical because I've spent my life using NO abrasives on stainless steel (on purpose) because of possible scratching. The instructions made me go "huh? Really? We're going to scratch the scratches out? How does this even work?" LOL. Thanks for watching and for dropping me a line. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown I try to never miss one of your videos. You're responsible for kind of changing my whole housekeeping routine after so many years! The thanks goes to you.
Thank you. I was so pleased with the results, and yes, I agree 100% with you, restoring is a better way to go, and less than buying a new sink too. Thanks for watching. :-)
Barry must work or have worked in the autobody biz because that's exactly how they refinish and renovate old cars' exteriors. The handle is probably worth the cost of the kit, but one can purchase ultra fine metal sandpapers at any auto supply shop. I don't know what the liquid consists of, but yes the kit does a fine job. Good video!
LOL. I love it how Barry may have worked in the autobody biz (I don't know Barry personally) and yet as house cleaners, we found good use of his kit. It's interesting how many cross uses there are from one industry to another when it comes to tools. 👍👍👍
Congratulations on your new home. I'm so excited for you. 👏👏👏 Keep me posted on the sink and dishwasher polishing and let me know how it works for you. I'm eager to hear your results. 😍
Thank you for all your useful information. Heartbroken over my induction range that has gotten scratched. I will be trying this to bring it back to new looking. I can hardly wait! Again thank you for all the info you give. Love 💘 your videos! Debi in California.
Hey, listen... I just had an idea and it worked amazingly, my sink was terrible with bleach and hydrochloric acid stains. I used my car's 3m headlight renewal compound because it says it removes oxidation, just rubbed it off with a green fiber dish pad, didn't have to use much elbow grease either, you could see the oxidation lifting up when I rinsed, listen, stains were GONE and they were shining like new!! So if you have that around, try it! 💯
I didn't either honestly. This project goes beyond every day house cleaning so it's out of my expertise. That said, I'm asked frequently by new cleaning business owners how to fix stainless steel appliances their employees have scratched and they ask me if this works. Now I have an opinion...and a recommendation.
Thank you for the recommendation. I bought the top of the line Elkay sink 10 years ago, now it does not look so good after years of use. I’m going to give this product a try.
Angela, I tried Scratch B gone on my Elkay sink. I have a double sink with drainage board on both sides. I must say the scratches are gone but lost the original shininess. I would say to use on localized scratches but not the entire sink. Thank you for your recommendation.
Angela, I used Chrome Polish this afternoon and the sink looks much better. I would say use the polish after Scratch B Gone. Chrome Polish does have ammonia smell so it’s better to wait a while after using Scratch B Gone. Thank you.
Thanks for the tip. I know the Magic Erasers work really well on acrylic tubs too (as long as they are wet so they don't scratch.) Hadn't thought to use it to remove scratches from Stainless Steel. I'll make a note of that. 👍
@@AskAngelaBrown I'm glad you said you heard the wet magic eraser works good on acrylic tubs too. I had a heck of time removing stains from my shower. What worked was a magic eraser and barkeepers powder. I thought I was going to have to email you Angela asking for a solution.
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I have not tried this yet, will have to get an air fryer or find someone that has one. Thanks for the question, now I will have to make a video on this.
I use automotive sandpaper, wet, in progressively finer grades. By the time you get to 3500 or 4000 grit, you have a nice finish. Polish with a buffer ball on a drill with a metal polish and it looks like new.
@@AskAngelaBrownit depends on how deep the scratches are, and how much effort you want to expend. My sink wasn’t too bad after 10 yrs of use so I believe I started with 2500. The lower the grade, the more you’ll need to sand overall, so start with something as high as possible and if you have to put too much effort into it then go a bit lower. Remember sanding is basically scratching until you have it all scratched to the same level, and then you keep sanding with progressively finer grades so the scratches get smaller and smaller to the point that it looks smooth. Remember to keep it wet. You just need water with the sandpaper. And lots of elbow grease 🙂
I'm not sure about that liquid that came with the kit. It's probably mildly caustic, but definitely not magic. But what the abrasive pads are doing is creating your own almost microscopic set of scratches, which will over-ride the existing scratches if you rub for long enough. It's good to have the 3 different grades of pad, and you should be able to buy them all from a good DIY store. And you could go further, if you want, with the polishing if a kitchen item like a kettle is scratched. Though a dent is another matter. But once you've done with the abrasive pads, you could use "wet and dry paper" which is like sandpaper, but won't fall apart when wet. But you'll have to experiment till you find the right "grit" number to match and go finer than what the abrasive pads have managed up to that point. Another tip is that if you have a really deep scratch, try rubbing the abrasive pad along the same line as the scratch. It may not end up perfect, but it should improve. Oh and for superglue, try boiling water.
Okay, that's pretty good, but what about that stain you said you'd get back to? How do you remove it? Down in that recessed area does not look easy. More sanding?
Yes, that area is a harder to get too! For something like that you can try using a smaller tool with the pads to get into the tight areas. Overall it did a great job! Thanks for watching!
It doesn't technically get scratches out. When you go with the grain it actually creates hundreds if not thousands of scratches so it just looks like it's the grain of the steel. Of course looks much better, But it's more obvious with scratches going against the grain like vertical etc. The after pictures look nothing like how the steel use to be, you don't actually see the grain in original.
Right? I run a group of professional house cleaners on Facebook and when asking around everybody kept recommending Barry's Scratch-B-Gone so that is just the brand I chose. Looking at the two kits the other seems very similar and at a fraction of the price. I don't know the difference because I haven't used the other one but put in in there hoping someone who uses it will give me their feedback. If you use it before I do, keep me posted and let me know how it works. 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown lol, yes I did buy it, I want you to come by and use it for me! I have arthritis. The scrubbing would kill me. Oh, unless I can use my Hommitt spin brush!
Angela, that test really worked. I'm wondering about what product to use for a grated gas stove top. It's black and I know I wouldn't be able to use this product.
This is a great question for the manufacturer. They probably have a product they recommend that is safe for the surfaces they sell - and it would be tested for their products specifically. That is where I would start.
In all fairness, this stainless steel project is the first time I've ever done anything like this. I think the going with the grain removed the vertical scratches with horizontal scratches. When I finished the sink it all buffed out to where you can't see any scratches at all. I'm not a professional stainless steel restorer - but on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm giving the final results of this job a 9.8 👍👍👍
I've only ever used scotchbrite pads and 0000 wire wool on my SS sinks. I would never advise using any sort of sandpaper otherwise you are merely covering up random scratches with parallel scratches. Scotchbrite can be bought in varying grades as can wire wool but with that I stick to 0000 as a final finish.
Very timely information as I removed a stick on plastic item that was the sink when we moved in. I used the steamer I got from watching one of your other videos. Also to prevent more scratches I'm replacing the plastic covers for the stainless steel sink protectors.
Hi! I’m getting a housekeeper, yippee! My husband and I are getting too old to keep up the housework. What interview questions should I ask? What do I need to know? Should the housekeeper come with all his/her supplies and vacuum? I’d like that. Any help u could give us is greatly appreciated. Do you know of any housekeepers in other states besides your own? Thank you. Pam
Hi Pam, congratulations on making this huge step. Yes, the cleaner should bring their own supplies, but preferably use your vacuum. We've found that most cleaners don't actually clean and sanitize their vacuums between jobs, so after running it all over the floors of many people's homes, they bring the same vacuum to your home and run it all over your floors. If your vacuum stays at your home they should empty it after each use. As for the questions. Here are 63 of the most common questions you may want to ask. savvycleaner.com/downloads/63-questions/ Some of them may be answered on the company website of the company you invite over.
I have also used a damp Magic Eraser Mr. Clean sponge on my stainless steel dishwasher as well as my stainless steel stove. It does the trick for removing scratches nicely. I am not one to use any chemicals. I am into all things natural and/or organic. Therefore I would not use the kit that Ms.Brown is using in her demo video.
Looks like a great product. In the before and after section, it looks like the repaired stainless is a lighter color. Is this a trick of the camera or is it in fact exposing a "rawer" layer of stainless that is a different color than the original?
Great question. Not a camera trick. It was much brighter than the untouched area right after I did it. I should have left it for a few days to see how long it takes to oxidize and go back to the same color.
Yes, make sure to do the metal test first to see if you have real metal. I'm told by the manufacturer if you use silver remover on a make up remover pad and then wipe an inconspicuous part of the stainless steel door with it - it the makeup remover pad turns grey/black with smudging, then you are okay to proceed with the test.
You can repeat the process 2-3 times over for deeper scratches and it will remove most of it, most of the time :) Sometimes you can still kind of tell there was something there if the scratch was deep, but to the naked eye it is no longer noticeable unless you are pointing it out.
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Let me know how you like it. I didn't know until later that the pads that come with the kit have mineral bits in them which makes them better somehow than other brand sponges. They do work wonderfully well though. I was quite impressed myself. 👍👍👍
Great question. I don't know the answer to that. I do know that this sink has never had anything like this done (112 years) , and it probably won't need a re-do for another decade. It is great to know that it can be done if need be.
Thanks so much. I too was amazed when I saw the results. I was most skeptical about the chemical stains because they were the most unsightly and had been there for years. I didn't know they could actually be removed with a DIY kit. LOL. I'd have done it long ago.
That looked wonderful I had a client once the contractor scratched her stainless steel door. The client handed me a kit and asked me if I would try it and I said I would not as I didn’t want to replace it. The contractor did he made it 1000 times worse he ended up having to pay $1000 to replace the door on a built in fridge. The key seems to be to stay in the grain of the stainless steel!
Yes, that is the key - go with the grain and be patient. It's not a five minute project if you're doing a job as big as both sinks. Don't start the project unless you have time to do it correctly.
New to your channel,thanks forvthe review! You are awe inspiring because my housekeeper cleaned our sink with product that I have scratches across the sinks. Any ideas on how to remove white spots or scratches in a wood table! TX here.
Hi and welcome to the channel, sorry I'm just seeing this. White spots on a wood table are treated differently than scratches, dents or dings. Here's a blog from Hunker that explains how to remove the white spots www.hunker.com/13423433/how-to-remove-white-spots-from-wood-furniture and the scratches, dents and dings can be removed with a furniture repair kit like this. I've included a paid link so you can see what I'm talking about - amzn.to/3MXnsdH and I made a video about that here ruclips.net/video/t4qHVv2Sc1Y/видео.html
I assume this works good for stainless steel appliances? We just moved and our movers had a time getting the long handle put back on our bottom freezer on fridge and there are a couple of scratches.
Hi Terry, that is a trick question because it comes down to how deep the scratch is. Fun Fact: Auto detailers and windshield replacement companies have great tools to buff out and fix glass cracks, splinters and scratches. Someone in that line of work may be able to "fix it" especially if it is a client who is demanding a fix or a replacement.
Does the kit at Home Depot remove scratches from glass? I'm familiar with one that removes burned on gunk but I'd love to give the one you mention a try if it does what I'm thinking.
So awesome Angela! Thanks for this! Did it take extra scrubbing on or only what we saw on the video? (Not asking about the whole sink-just the first sections)
Excellent question. It did take more scrubbing it was edited down from 14 minutes to 11 minutes for a better user experience. What was cut out were repetitive back and forth movements of what was already shown. Both sinks including the first 14 minutes took about an hour and a half. NOTE: The kit cost $53 I believe, so by the time you factor a kit and 1.5 hours of your time, you may be better off hiring a professional to do it. (If you damage a client's sink, dishwasher or fridge, it may make sense to do it yourself rather than replace those items, just food for thought.) 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown Thanks! I know my arms would be tired instantly! I have a small portion on a stove that I would love to fix though! Thanks for all you do. I love to learn from you.
If you wanted to make this the easiest possible way you get a round scotch brite scrub head connector and attach it to a drill. Let the RPM's do the work for you. Just be careful and precise with it and you will absolutely get the best overall finish as well as the easiest. You may even find it better to save the drill part until the very end and use a fine pad for the shine factor
wood ash is collected from, burning chemical free and natural logs from your chimney or woodstove. You can clean anything with wood ash. I clean my woodstove with it, my griddle, my iron skillets, but anything metal, wood ash can clean. It's old fashioned cleaning like in the Victorian era and some people know about it because because it was a passed down tradition. It's like another way for abrasivly cleaning metals. I also heard you can clean or polish things as well. I use it to clean and polish my woodstove or anything iron around the house or metals. You could also use it to clean your gardening tools. Wood ash is also excellent for snow. Like sidewalks or driveways.
I recently moved to a house in the country which has a wood stove. I collected some ashes and mixed with a wet paper towel was able to remove years of burnt on creosote. In the old days they polished everything with wood ashes from a wood burning stove. My calcium stained SS sink is shining now. Love this channel.
@@AskAngelaBrown you sand the region until the scratches cannot be felted by hand and you buff it with the cream. It’s better to use a rotating tool! Just follow the instructions on the bottle
Oh, I do hope it works for you. Please keep me posted. I'd love to hear your experience and how it works out. It's a great fix for renters so you don't have to give up your deposit or pay for a replacement.
Great video! Just a note on some kinds of SS … if the SS isn’t solid but a coating, overzealous scrubbing or harsh pads can actually take it off. I don’t know if I used too caustic a cleanser or rubbed too hard, but I actually took lots of the SS coating off my 35+ year old porcelain sink’s drain flanges years ago. Fortunately, the sink strainers cover the rust. 😟
Housekeeper for assisted living residents here....Angela brown you are Everything and more. Your true honesty about this business is so refreshing and on point!! Lots of love and admiration from Massachusetts ❤😀
Wow, thank you! I appreciate you spending a few minutes of your day here with me and then taking the time to reach out. Thank you. Love from North Carolina. 💛
Elizaberto, I'd say YOU are everything. Thank you for the work you're doing to care for high needs people during the pandemic.
@@PrairieDawnC thank you for this you kind soul. This was read at a time when my heart needed the boost. This felt better to me than you will know ❤
You can do the same thing with sanding sponges. I buy a 2 pack with a fine and extra fine sponges. Much cheaper and you don't need the polishing compound. I touch up in between sandings with a damp Magic Eraser. I've gotten spilled and dried Super Glue off my sink. That took a few times, but eventually got it all. My sink is original to the house from 1975. When I'm finished, it looks like new.
This is incredibly helpful information I did not know. Thanks for sharing these tips. 😍
After sanding the sink what did u use to clean it up and make it shine
After sanding just rinse and paper towel it dry. It shines on its own.
@@maryjomccallister9102 any oil cooking will work
@@maryjomccallister9102 Do you sand on a dry or wet sink?
Scratches and stains are inevitable on a hard-use item like the kitchen sink. I've been going back and forth about whether to replace my kitchen sink -- no real need, it just got ugly and dull over time. I'll try this! Not sure I'm brave enough to use on a stainless appliance, but the sink? Why the heck not! Thanks, Angela!
I know how you mean. The sink in this video while functional had a few chemical stains and lots of scratches. We really had nothing to lose and I love the result so yay!
Thank you so much for testing this product! I don't really understand how I get so many scratches on my stainless steel sink but I am going to buy this product.
I made this video a few years back and the follow up is that the shiny new look still looks like that to this day. It was a great investment.
Bar keepers friend! Works for acrylic and stainless Steele ♡♡♡ also works for shower
Bar Keepers Friend is magical. It's my go-to for heavy-duty projects like this. In fact, I've used it on this sink numerous times. NOTE: The Bar Keepers Friend didn't touch heavy or deep scratches nor did it remove the chemical stains. The chemical stains have been there for 10+ years - That would have been a faster, less expensive fix. I will use BKF from here out to maintain the sink since it does wonders on stainless steel. 👍👍👍
Such great timing as I have been researching ways to remove the small scratches from my kitchen sink. Then I come to your site today and, low and behold, you have a video. Thank you.
Hooray! And yes, it removed them ALL including all the chemical stains (except for the one in the drain.) LOL. I was most curious about the chemical stains that I believe are from a wood stain from the back deck where brushes or rollers were washed out in that sink.
I’ve used a fine grit sandpaper and water to remove etched designs from SS tumblers, as well as laser engraved designs. Never thought to try it on the sink though. I’d buy the kit just for the handle and less hassle of wrestling the sandpaper over a bigger area. Tks for the demonstration.
I've never taken anything close to sandpaper to stainless steel and this process does go against logic - but the results have me convinced there is a way to salvage scratched (and chemically stained appliances). In this case, the results were impressive. Never thought to use it on mugs. I'm going to try that next. Thanks for the tip. 👍
For over forty years I have cleaned and polished out scratches and stains in my stainless steel with a dry Scotch Brite pad always rubbing with the grain. The key is to use it dry and always with the grain.
Which color of Scotch Brite pad? I know the colors have different textures of strength.
@@AskAngelaBrown I generally use the green one...
@@deeannafreshwaters3282 it scratches the brushed stainless steel. Not a good idea
@@mpshilpa It has never scratched my brushed stainless steel.
I just tried this! Works sooooo well! Thanks.
Glad it helped!
I'm SO glad this video was just suggested to me; another youtuber who makes stainess steel rangehoods shared his process, but since he was talking about rangehoods, he didn't say anything about making sure you don't have a coated stainless appliance. Pretty sure the top of my range isn't coated but will do your silver polish trick to see if it is or not before attempting.
I’m so glad this video was suggested to you too! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 👍
mine is the range hood scratched by housekeeper who used green scrub pad and steel wool :( who uses steel wool. I am so disappointed.
@@mpshilpa Same here, cleaning lady went way deep into my kitchen drawer and found my SOS steel wool pads and used them on my stanless steel oven. I put out a clean blue scrubby for their use.
I've also found that Mother's Mag and Aluminum paste polish does a pretty good job on superficial scratches in an old stainless steel sink and really brings the shine. It does smell pretty strong, though, so best to crack a window open while using it. It's usually found in the automotive section of hardware stores.
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
I use Mother Mag Wheel Polish, and a Rupes 3 inch polisher and my crappy stainless kitchen sink looks like a million bucks.
I've always used Bar Keepers Friend and 0000 steelwool. A Scotchbrite sponge can work too. 🎀
Thank you for sharing this tip!
Wow. I have a sink that scratches if I just look at it too hard. Will try this. Thanks!
LOL. If you give it a try, let me know I'm curious to learn how it works for you.
Thanks for the tip. I was always told this couldn't be done.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
I believe that new stainless is not as resistant to stains and scratches as the old sinks. I am a housekeeper too and really appreciate all the tips!
Thanks Tina for the vote of confidence and for joining me here. I appreciate your feedback. 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown basically u scratch the whole sink so the old scratches dont show that much ! :))
No. That's not what she did!
She removed scratches and stains and left a smooth finish.
Sorry about your eyesight problem.
Angela. So grateful for this! I hate stainless steel sinks and have gotten rid of them in my last two homes. We just purchased a new home and darn it all, there is another stainless steel sink. This time the cost will be too great to replace- I am grateful I now will have a solution for those awful scratches and water marks.
Hooray! I'm so thrilled to hear you have a solution. Like you, I've not been a fan of stainless steel sinks because they can show water spots, stains and so much more. Let me know if you give this method a try. I'd love to hear your updates. Thanks for watching. 👍
You are my hero! I've been wondering if that product worked and now I know it's worthwhile buying. Sending a big hug your way!
Hey Heather we are twins. I too have been wondering if it really works. And, truthfully was skeptical to use it because it sounds like you're doing scratchy scratch on the appliances which is just the very problem you're trying to fix. Oddly enough, you DO in fact scratch the scratch out of the appliances by "sanding" it down and then buffing it out. I don't have a great explanation of how or why it works - but it does. 😂
I'm going to use that product to get scratches off my PERCOLATOR! I've ignored the scratches all this time but now I know I can restore it. Thank you for this video 🙂
Keep me posted and let me know how it goes. I'm curious to hear your results. 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown will do 🙂
WooHoo!
I don't even know if I need this restoration product, but if I do....well.😁👍🏻
I'm moving into a rental next week and it has a stainless steel sink. I've never had one before. Don't especially like the look of them. I grew up with a porcelain sink and that's simply the look that I prefer.
Anyway, I have seen the place in person, but I didn't look closely at the sink.
I'm ALMOST hoping that it's in need of restoration, just so I can work some magic on it!😄😄
Thanks for reviewing this product.
ROFL. This is hilarious. Congratulations on the move and I hope you don't need to restore the sink - one less thing for you to do. That said, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to drop me a line. You just made my day. 👏👏👏
Wonderful, great collaboration here. Thank you so much!
Thank you for watching! I appreciate you!
Wow!! 😲😳
That's truly...AMAZING!!!
I have a couple of small scratches in my kitchen sink that the workers did in our NEWLY built home.
Thank you so very...much for this video!!!
Thumbs up for your presentation too!!!
😊😁😀👍
+Rosie Roberts thanks for watching, and for your kind words. I guess I didn’t realize how bad the sink was until I attempted to remove the scratches. I kind of got used to them and didn’t realize this sink was so bad. Smaller scratches would certainly be easier to remove. Keep me posted and let me know if you give it a try, I’d love to know your experience. 😁
That stuff works pretty well. It's certainly worth trying. Thanks.
Yes, I didn't think I needed it, but upon closer examination the sinks here were a wreck. LOL. They look so much nicer now. :-)
Bar keepers friend first typically works for me, i use it on SS cooking pans too it actually polishes the pans making things harder to stick. For bad areas i sand with very fine steel wool then polish off with BKF basically the same thing this kit is doing.
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
Same here. I use the 0000 steel wool pads sold in the paint department.
@@rae-annhendershot508 I've read that should not muse steel wool on stainless as fibers can be trapped in the stainless and cause rusting?
It never occurred to me that BKF was making my pans more stick resistant - so interesting! (I love that magical stuff.)
I have this kit. I have used it. It works. It takes a very careful touch all the way through. Used it on the old sink when I moved into our home.
Hooray! Thanks for sharing this. I am new to the kit and restoring stainless steel. I was so skeptical because I've spent my life using NO abrasives on stainless steel (on purpose) because of possible scratching. The instructions made me go "huh? Really? We're going to scratch the scratches out? How does this even work?" LOL. Thanks for watching and for dropping me a line. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown I try to never miss one of your videos. You're responsible for kind of changing my whole housekeeping routine after so many years! The thanks goes to you.
You ROCK!! You know your business of cleaning.
I need know how to clean the grates on the stove.
I'll have to make a vidoe on that. I will add it to my queue.
Fantastic. So much better to restore than to replace. You just saved a landfill.
Thank you. I was so pleased with the results, and yes, I agree 100% with you, restoring is a better way to go, and less than buying a new sink too. Thanks for watching. :-)
Barry must work or have worked in the autobody biz because that's exactly how they refinish and renovate old cars' exteriors. The handle is probably worth the cost of the kit, but one can purchase ultra fine metal sandpapers at any auto supply shop. I don't know what the liquid consists of, but yes the kit does a fine job. Good video!
LOL. I love it how Barry may have worked in the autobody biz (I don't know Barry personally) and yet as house cleaners, we found good use of his kit. It's interesting how many cross uses there are from one industry to another when it comes to tools. 👍👍👍
What a great way to test, with the painter's tape so we could easily see the difference!
Glad to be helpful!❤
Will give it a try, my refrigerator is the one with scratches.willl see....thanks!!!
Hope it works out well for you...keep us posted!
Thank you! We soooo appreciate your video! We moved into a home with a scratched stainless steel dishwasher. Will be purchasing this!
Congratulations on your new home. I'm so excited for you. 👏👏👏
Keep me posted on the sink and dishwasher polishing and let me know how it works for you. I'm eager to hear your results. 😍
Did you use it on the dishwasher? I’d think a DW definitely has a coating.
My goodness that sounds abrasive!!!
It's just right for a stainless steel
Great vid...but I need to know how to get light chemical stains out of a fiberglass walk-in shower floor?
It really depends on a stain and what caused it. For instance, bleach stains cannot be removed
Thanks for sharing. I need this in my life. Mine is very scratched
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I was considering adding this product to my arsenal. NEW UPSELL!
You're welcome! Go for it!
Thank you for all your useful information. Heartbroken over my induction range that has gotten scratched. I will be trying this to bring it back to new looking. I can hardly wait! Again thank you for all the info you give. Love 💘 your videos! Debi in California.
Give it a try, hope you get your range looking new again! Thank you for your kind words and feedback, I appreciate it!
Did it work? Our fridge is a mess :(
@@johnnyv5995 have not had a chance to get to town yet. I will try to post when I try it. Thank you for asking.
This is great, thanks for sharing! Also, is there a product to get rid of black spider lines in bathroom sink??
Thank you for watching and for your kind words. Spider lines? Where are they and on what surface?
Thank you. Wish you would've shown the entire sink after you did it as well.
Thank you for the feedback!👍
This is great ASMR content. I was able to feel comfortable and gently fall asleep while listening to her soothing voice and the gentle brushing.
LOL. Thanks for this. You are now hypnotized to get up and clean or restore something scratched. 😂
Wow 😮! That looks amazing! I so got to try that for my scratched sink. Thank you Angela!
If you do, let me know how it goes. I'm eager to hear your experience. 😍
Hey, listen... I just had an idea and it worked amazingly, my sink was terrible with bleach and hydrochloric acid stains. I used my car's 3m headlight renewal compound because it says it removes oxidation, just rubbed it off with a green fiber dish pad, didn't have to use much elbow grease either, you could see the oxidation lifting up when I rinsed, listen, stains were GONE and they were shining like new!! So if you have that around, try it! 💯
Thanks for the tip. I'm intrigued by your results. 👍
I’m getting this! Thank you for sharing. I didn’t know this product was out there much less that it was possible to do this 🥰
I didn't either honestly. This project goes beyond every day house cleaning so it's out of my expertise. That said, I'm asked frequently by new cleaning business owners how to fix stainless steel appliances their employees have scratched and they ask me if this works. Now I have an opinion...and a recommendation.
Thank you for the recommendation. I bought the top of the line Elkay sink 10 years ago, now it does not look so good after years of use. I’m going to give this product a try.
I’d love to know how your Elkay sink turns out after using this product.
Angela, I tried Scratch B gone on my Elkay sink. I have a double sink with drainage board on both sides. I must say the scratches are gone but lost the original shininess. I would say to use on localized scratches but not the entire sink. Thank you for your recommendation.
Angela, I used Chrome Polish this afternoon and the sink looks much better. I would say use the polish after Scratch B Gone. Chrome Polish does have ammonia smell so it’s better to wait a while after using Scratch B Gone. Thank you.
I use a Cleaning “eraser”. Mr Clean style. It works great! Not sure about an actual stain. I just know it makes the sink look great!
Thanks for the tip. I know the Magic Erasers work really well on acrylic tubs too (as long as they are wet so they don't scratch.) Hadn't thought to use it to remove scratches from Stainless Steel. I'll make a note of that. 👍
@@AskAngelaBrown I'm glad you said you heard the wet magic eraser works good on acrylic tubs too.
I had a heck of time removing stains from my shower. What worked was a magic eraser and barkeepers powder. I thought I was going to have to email you Angela asking for a solution.
Oh wow! Thank you Angela. I didn't know about this product.
It worked great. Give it a try sometime.
Definitely will get that product. Thanks, Angela! ❣️
If you do, let me know how you like it, I'd love to hear your experience. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown I surely will. 🤗
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Is there a way to clean grease off of the inside of an air fryer - not the basket but the area around the heating element?
I have not tried this yet, will have to get an air fryer or find someone that has one. Thanks for the question, now I will have to make a video on this.
Thank you! I'm going to buy this kit and try it!
Hope you like it! Thanks for tuning in!
I use automotive sandpaper, wet, in progressively finer grades. By the time you get to 3500 or 4000 grit, you have a nice finish. Polish with a buffer ball on a drill with a metal polish and it looks like new.
Awesome tips. What grit do you start out with? And do you use a compound of any sort?
@@AskAngelaBrownit depends on how deep the scratches are, and how much effort you want to expend. My sink wasn’t too bad after 10 yrs of use so I believe I started with 2500. The lower the grade, the more you’ll need to sand overall, so start with something as high as possible and if you have to put too much effort into it then go a bit lower. Remember sanding is basically scratching until you have it all scratched to the same level, and then you keep sanding with progressively finer grades so the scratches get smaller and smaller to the point that it looks smooth. Remember to keep it wet. You just need water with the sandpaper. And lots of elbow grease 🙂
Can you make video about getting black rubber marks of a title kitchen floor made from slipper’s souls ?
What is the floor surface type? Wood? Vinyl? Tile?
It looked like it created very fine scratches. Is that just the lighting?
Yes, I'm sure I didn't do a perfect job on my first try. I was able to polish the sink to look brand new again - and I'm really glad I did it.
THANK YOU! I love/need videos that show actual product results! Good job!!
You're welcome! 🙂 Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. 😊
I'm not sure about that liquid that came with the kit. It's probably mildly caustic, but definitely not magic. But what the abrasive pads are doing is creating your own almost microscopic set of scratches, which will over-ride the existing scratches if you rub for long enough. It's good to have the 3 different grades of pad, and you should be able to buy them all from a good DIY store.
And you could go further, if you want, with the polishing if a kitchen item like a kettle is scratched. Though a dent is another matter. But once you've done with the abrasive pads, you could use "wet and dry paper" which is like sandpaper, but won't fall apart when wet. But you'll have to experiment till you find the right "grit" number to match and go finer than what the abrasive pads have managed up to that point.
Another tip is that if you have a really deep scratch, try rubbing the abrasive pad along the same line as the scratch. It may not end up perfect, but it should improve.
Oh and for superglue, try boiling water.
Thank you for all you awesome advice! 😉
Okay, that's pretty good, but what about that stain you said you'd get back to? How do you remove it? Down in that recessed area does not look easy. More sanding?
Yes, that area is a harder to get too! For something like that you can try using a smaller tool with the pads to get into the tight areas. Overall it did a great job! Thanks for watching!
It doesn't technically get scratches out. When you go with the grain it actually creates hundreds if not thousands of scratches so it just looks like it's the grain of the steel. Of course looks much better, But it's more obvious with scratches going against the grain like vertical etc. The after pictures look nothing like how the steel use to be, you don't actually see the grain in original.
Thanks for watching and for letting me know. :-)
Expensive for what it does. Its look like it just maker more finer scratch to hide all the deep scratches. It still really there, not removing it.
Thank you for watching and joining the conversation!
Thank you for sharing, Angela! That second one is much more affordable. Hope it works.
Right? I run a group of professional house cleaners on Facebook and when asking around everybody kept recommending Barry's Scratch-B-Gone so that is just the brand I chose. Looking at the two kits the other seems very similar and at a fraction of the price. I don't know the difference because I haven't used the other one but put in in there hoping someone who uses it will give me their feedback. If you use it before I do, keep me posted and let me know how it works. 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown lol, yes I did buy it, I want you to come by and use it for me! I have arthritis. The scrubbing would kill me. Oh, unless I can use my Hommitt spin brush!
Angela, that test really worked. I'm wondering about what product to use for a grated gas stove top. It's black and I know I wouldn't be able to use this product.
This is a great question for the manufacturer. They probably have a product they recommend that is safe for the surfaces they sell - and it would be tested for their products specifically. That is where I would start.
Thanks for the video. I have a question. It looks like there are new scratches where you did it. I see horizontal lines. Is that just video?
In all fairness, this stainless steel project is the first time I've ever done anything like this. I think the going with the grain removed the vertical scratches with horizontal scratches. When I finished the sink it all buffed out to where you can't see any scratches at all. I'm not a professional stainless steel restorer - but on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm giving the final results of this job a 9.8 👍👍👍
I use silicone mats in my sinks which prevent scratches.
Thanks for sharing this tip.
Does not help with the sides of the sink.
Did you do the whole sink? Would like to see results. Cool vid.
Excellent video and visual step by step.
Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching the video, I appreciate it!
I hope I can find that product…great job
Yvonne, here’s a link to our Amazon listing, thank you!
Here's the link:
Barry's Scratch-B-Gone Stainless Steel Scratch Remover Kit - amzn.to/38D5Xjt
I've only ever used scotchbrite pads and 0000 wire wool on my SS sinks. I would never advise using any sort of sandpaper otherwise you are merely covering up random scratches with parallel scratches.
Scotchbrite can be bought in varying grades as can wire wool but with that I stick to 0000 as a final finish.
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
I think it's just the opposite.
Very timely information as I removed a stick on plastic item that was the sink when we moved in. I used the steamer I got from watching one of your other videos.
Also to prevent more scratches I'm replacing the plastic covers for the stainless steel sink protectors.
Glad to be helpful!
Hi! I’m getting a housekeeper, yippee! My husband and I are getting too old to keep up the housework. What interview questions should I ask? What do I need to know? Should the housekeeper come with all his/her supplies and vacuum? I’d like that. Any help u could give us is greatly appreciated. Do you know of any housekeepers in other states besides your own? Thank you. Pam
Hi Pam, congratulations on making this huge step. Yes, the cleaner should bring their own supplies, but preferably use your vacuum. We've found that most cleaners don't actually clean and sanitize their vacuums between jobs, so after running it all over the floors of many people's homes, they bring the same vacuum to your home and run it all over your floors. If your vacuum stays at your home they should empty it after each use. As for the questions. Here are 63 of the most common questions you may want to ask. savvycleaner.com/downloads/63-questions/ Some of them may be answered on the company website of the company you invite over.
Great product review! Thanks, Angela.
Thanks for watching!
I have also used a damp Magic Eraser Mr. Clean sponge on my stainless steel dishwasher as well as my stainless steel stove. It does the trick for removing scratches nicely. I am not one to use any chemicals. I am into all things natural and/or organic. Therefore I would not use the kit that Ms.Brown is using in her demo video.
Thank you for sharing your tips and feedback, I appreciate it!
Looks like a great product. In the before and after section, it looks like the repaired stainless is a lighter color. Is this a trick of the camera or is it in fact exposing a "rawer" layer of stainless that is a different color than the original?
Great question. Not a camera trick. It was much brighter than the untouched area right after I did it. I should have left it for a few days to see how long it takes to oxidize and go back to the same color.
As a housekeeping business, this goes beyond cleaning. This is refinishing and should be done for an additional fee.
Extra fee…of course..🤷♀️
It is a great upsell for your clients!
Is this good for refrigerator door?
Yes, make sure to do the metal test first to see if you have real metal. I'm told by the manufacturer if you use silver remover on a make up remover pad and then wipe an inconspicuous part of the stainless steel door with it - it the makeup remover pad turns grey/black with smudging, then you are okay to proceed with the test.
You can repeat the process 2-3 times over for deeper scratches and it will remove most of it, most of the time :) Sometimes you can still kind of tell there was something there if the scratch was deep, but to the naked eye it is no longer noticeable unless you are pointing it out.
Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that tip! 🙌🙂
Where I can buy this product?
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Adjustable Water Resistant Bib Apron (Worn) - amzn.to/3DQoVPa
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Thank you for the demonstration!!! I'm getting this product.
Let me know how you like it. I didn't know until later that the pads that come with the kit have mineral bits in them which makes them better somehow than other brand sponges. They do work wonderfully well though. I was quite impressed myself. 👍👍👍
@@AskAngelaBrown I will let you know how it works out!!
You are really sanding the service. How many times can you do this before you are removing too much of the finish?
Great question. I don't know the answer to that. I do know that this sink has never had anything like this done (112 years) , and it probably won't need a re-do for another decade. It is great to know that it can be done if need be.
@@AskAngelaBrown Except if they have my husband, who marks our sink every week with silverware, pots etc.
Wow! Amazing transformation!
Thanks so much. I too was amazed when I saw the results. I was most skeptical about the chemical stains because they were the most unsightly and had been there for years. I didn't know they could actually be removed with a DIY kit. LOL. I'd have done it long ago.
That looked wonderful I had a client once the contractor scratched her stainless steel door. The client handed me a kit and asked me if I would try it and I said I would not as I didn’t want to replace it.
The contractor did he made it 1000 times worse he ended up having to pay $1000 to replace the door on a built in fridge. The key seems to be to stay in the grain of the stainless steel!
Yes, that is the key - go with the grain and be patient. It's not a five minute project if you're doing a job as big as both sinks. Don't start the project unless you have time to do it correctly.
New to your channel,thanks forvthe review! You are awe inspiring because my housekeeper cleaned our sink with product that I have scratches across the sinks. Any ideas on how to remove white spots or scratches in a wood table! TX here.
Hi and welcome to the channel, sorry I'm just seeing this. White spots on a wood table are treated differently than scratches, dents or dings. Here's a blog from Hunker that explains how to remove the white spots www.hunker.com/13423433/how-to-remove-white-spots-from-wood-furniture and the scratches, dents and dings can be removed with a furniture repair kit like this. I've included a paid link so you can see what I'm talking about - amzn.to/3MXnsdH and I made a video about that here ruclips.net/video/t4qHVv2Sc1Y/видео.html
I assume this works good for stainless steel appliances? We just moved and our movers had a time getting the long handle put back on our bottom freezer on fridge and there are a couple of scratches.
Yes, this applies to stainless steel appliances as well as sinks. Let me know how it works for you.
Another great informative video Angela!!!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to drop me a line.
I use Scouring Powder and elbow grease, works just fine...!!!
Thanks for sharing your input!
My stainless refrigerator had some scratches by finger nail . Any solution for remove it .?thx you
Yes, How about Barry's Scratch B Gone? The kit comes with different levels of scrub brushes you can use depending on the depth of the scratch.
What are some suggestions for sinks that aren't stainless steal such as the average white cast iron sinks?
Hi Deborah, thanks for watching. Do you know about Bar Keepers Friend? Here is a video I made on that ruclips.net/video/3k-V7j_4BDw/видео.html
Hi, Angela. Enjoying your videos. Do you have recommendations for a glass stove top that got a scratch? and how to prevent? Thanks!
Hi Terry, that is a trick question because it comes down to how deep the scratch is. Fun Fact: Auto detailers and windshield replacement companies have great tools to buff out and fix glass cracks, splinters and scratches. Someone in that line of work may be able to "fix it" especially if it is a client who is demanding a fix or a replacement.
Hi Terry🙂
There's a stove top kit sold at home depot in the cleaning supplies aisle. Check it out
Does the kit at Home Depot remove scratches from glass? I'm familiar with one that removes burned on gunk but I'd love to give the one you mention a try if it does what I'm thinking.
Bar Keeper's Friend was recommended to me by Corelle to remove the grey lines in my white Corelle dishes. It restored them to looking new again.
Yesss! It works wonders!
I want this now! Thank you!
You're welcome and thanks for watching! Let us know how it turns out for you.
You have an incredible voice that is pleasant to the ears and keeps the mind engaged!
What a lovely thing to say. Thank you very much. 🙏
Any tips on removing sticker stains from an oak table
Yes, mineral oil with a gentle cloth.
So awesome Angela! Thanks for this! Did it take extra scrubbing on or only what we saw on the video? (Not asking about the whole sink-just the first sections)
Excellent question. It did take more scrubbing it was edited down from 14 minutes to 11 minutes for a better user experience. What was cut out were repetitive back and forth movements of what was already shown. Both sinks including the first 14 minutes took about an hour and a half. NOTE: The kit cost $53 I believe, so by the time you factor a kit and 1.5 hours of your time, you may be better off hiring a professional to do it. (If you damage a client's sink, dishwasher or fridge, it may make sense to do it yourself rather than replace those items, just food for thought.) 😍
I wondered that too!
@@AskAngelaBrown Thanks! I know my arms would be tired instantly! I have a small portion on a stove that I would love to fix though! Thanks for all you do. I love to learn from you.
@@kimberlya6171 It's not cleaning, it's an arm workout!
I’m totally gonna try this, there are scratches on my range
+Jennifer Rutherford let me know how it goes for you. I’m eager to share your experience as well. 👍
Wow amazing..thank you I'm going to tryvthis..
Welcome!😊
If you wanted to make this the easiest possible way you get a round scotch brite scrub head connector and attach it to a drill. Let the RPM's do the work for you. Just be careful and precise with it and you will absolutely get the best overall finish as well as the easiest. You may even find it better to save the drill part until the very end and use a fine pad for the shine factor
Thank you for sharing your tips!
Wood ash, collected on a moist paper towel, removed a chemical stain from our stainless range. Affective & cheap.
Where do you get wood ash? I haven't heard of this and would love to give it a try. Thanks for sharing this tip. 😍
wood ash is collected from, burning chemical free and natural logs from your chimney or woodstove. You can clean anything with wood ash. I clean my woodstove with it, my griddle, my iron skillets, but anything metal, wood ash can clean. It's old fashioned cleaning like in the Victorian era and some people know about it because because it was a passed down tradition. It's like another way for abrasivly cleaning metals. I also heard you can clean or polish things as well. I use it to clean and polish my woodstove or anything iron around the house or metals. You could also use it to clean your gardening tools. Wood ash is also excellent for snow. Like sidewalks or driveways.
I can confirm wood ash works wonders too! I also use the ash from my wood burner - it cleans the glass in the door of the burner a treat.
I use gloves while using wood ash to clean.
I recently moved to a house in the country which has a wood stove. I collected some ashes and mixed with a wet paper towel was able to remove years of burnt on creosote. In the old days they polished everything with wood ashes from a wood burning stove. My calcium stained SS sink is shining now. Love this channel.
Thank you so much. I appreciate the demonstration!
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
Hi, how to remove tea/ coffee stains from quartz counter tops?
Here is a resource from a countertop pro that you might find helpful thekitchenshops.com/blog/how-to-clean-quartz-countertops/
How does it look after washing dishes?
So far it's still looking good.
I wonder how well this would work on stove back for just a small area that’s scratched?
As long as it's raw metal it might work. If it has a coating on it it specifically is not advised.
Great! It’s the same idea as removing scratches on an acrylic bathtub! The liquid part may not be the same!
Do you buff or "sand" the acrylic bathtub? I haven't done these types of renovations before.
@@AskAngelaBrown you sand the region until the scratches cannot be felted by hand and you buff it with the cream. It’s better to use a rotating tool! Just follow the instructions on the bottle
I was mad when my husband used a scratch pad on my stainless steel oven .. 😶
Fingers crossed it works because we renting lol
Oh, I do hope it works for you. Please keep me posted. I'd love to hear your experience and how it works out. It's a great fix for renters so you don't have to give up your deposit or pay for a replacement.
Great video! Just a note on some kinds of SS … if the SS isn’t solid but a coating, overzealous scrubbing or harsh pads can actually take it off. I don’t know if I used too caustic a cleanser or rubbed too hard, but I actually took lots of the SS coating off my 35+ year old porcelain sink’s drain flanges years ago. Fortunately, the sink strainers cover the rust. 😟
Thanks for the info!😍