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Just realized a simple baking soda paste saved my stainless steel prep table after a citric acid spill last Tuesday.
The acid from a leaking container of powdered citrus cleaner left a dull, etched spot on my station at The Millhouse Cafe, but a thick paste of baking soda and water, left on for about 20 minutes and gently scrubbed, polished it right out.
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skyler_adams3mo agoTop Commenter
That trick with the baking soda paste is a lifesaver. My buddy had the same thing happen with a big lemon juice spill on his kitchen counter. He made a paste, let it sit for half an hour, and it took the stain right out without any scratching.
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paulw633mo ago
Actually had that backfire on me once. Left the paste on too long and it dried out, ended up leaving a dull spot. Now I just wipe spills right away with a damp cloth.
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craig.tessa1mo ago
Hang on, is that really safer for sealed stone? Baking soda can be a bit abrasive, especially if you rub it in too hard. I always tell people to just blot up lemon juice or wine right away with a paper towel, and if there's a mark, use a stone-specific cleaner. That paste method feels like a gamble to me.
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