I've noticed rust spots appearing on our stainless steel sink. What can I do to prevent the rust from spreading?

Other than keep it dry but of course its not a sink anymore. How old is the sink?

There is a mired of products here that will help maintain the sink better
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Once it starts to rust it hard to keep at bay

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The rust in a SS sink is usually superficial. It's caused by something metallic laying in the sink. SS cleanser usually works. Stubborn stains can be remedied with wet/dry sandpaper (600 grit or finer) and WD-40.

Some of the rust stains are on the walls of the sink and not on the bottom, but they look superficial. I will try a ss cleanser and if that doesn't work, I will try the sandpaper. Thanks for your suggestions.

The sink is old--maybe 20 yrs old, but I don't want to give it up. It's a double sink with drainage on both sides. I will try the hardware store and see what kind of products I could use. Thank you.

You can try ZUD cleanser. It has Oxalic acid which will remove rust.

All-Purpose Surface Cleaner
1 pt white vinegar
1 cup water
20-30 drops of eucalyptus oil
This cleaner removes grease and dirt, smells beautifully fresh, is cheap and nontoxic and will keep indefinitely. Use it on stainless-steel sinks and draining boards, tiled and wooden surfaces, and plastic finishes.
Put the mixture on a soft cloth and rub. No need to rinse.

Thanks, I looked it up and it also cleans mineral stains. It's good for cleaning the bathroom. I will try it.

This sounds good to use all over the house and it doesn't have all those chemicals that's in regular cleaners. Thanks, I will try it.

Naval jelly is the answer u are looking for

My stainless steel waterbath is rusted. It has rust spots. Even I change the water it appears again in the same spt. What to do for this.

Hi there!

As KISS mentioned, rust in stainless steel sinks usually is superficial, left over from pots and pans or other kitchen tools. If you scratch the surface of your sink by using wire scrubbers or brillo pads, you increase your chances of rust. Therefore, I would NOT suggest using sandpaper, because it will allow for more rust to collect in the future. The chromium on the surface of the sink is what protects it from rusting and corrosion- if you remove this, you will only hurt your sink in the long run. Using a gentle cleanser like Bar Keeper's Friend on a regular basis with soft cloths is a good preventative measure.

In the instance that a stain is left, scrub in the direction of the grain with a Scotch Brite pad or something similar.

That being said, when you look for a new sink be sure to look for 304 stainless steel, made with 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This will be rust- and corrosion-resistant.


To learn more, visit sink.com.

Hi Sink and welcome to the Plumbing pageat at AskMeHelpDesk.com. You piggybacked on an a 2 year old dead thred. In the future, before you post, look in the upper left hand corner for the date.
Great advice. Let's have more answers from you. Tom