Ah, stubborn kitchen stains — I can help! Since you tried baking soda + Dawn, we need something a bit stronger or more targeted. A few follow-ups first:
- What type of surface/material is it? (Countertop, stove, sink, cutting board?)
- Are the stains grease-based, food-based, or rust-like?
For now, I’ll give general step-by-step methods for common kitchen stains:
1️⃣ Grease or Oil Stains
If your baking soda + dish soap didn’t fully work:
Try:
- Make a paste: baking soda + white vinegar (enough to make a thick paste).
- Apply to stain, let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Scrub gently with a soft brush or sponge.
- Rinse and wipe dry.
💡 Vinegar helps cut grease that baking soda alone may not remove.
2️⃣ Food & Organic Stains (like tomato, beet, or curry)
Try:
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%) for light-colored surfaces — dab on the stain, let sit 5–10 minutes.
- Scrub gently, rinse, and dry.
💡 Test in a small hidden area first; hydrogen peroxide can bleach some surfaces.
3️⃣ Rust or Mineral Stains
- Use lemon juice + salt paste.
- Rub on the stain, let sit 10–20 minutes.
- Scrub gently and rinse.
💡 Lemon acid helps dissolve iron or mineral deposits naturally.
4️⃣ Extra Tips for Stubborn Stains
- Let it soak: For sinks or dishes, fill with hot water + a bit of dish soap + baking soda and let sit 15–30 minutes before scrubbing.
- Avoid abrasive scrubbing on delicate surfaces (laminate, non-stick, or plastic).
- For cutting boards, a mix of coarse salt + lemon juice can lift deep stains.
If you tell me exactly what the stain is on and what caused it, I can give you a step-by-step “miracle” method that usually removes it completely.
Do you want me to do that?
