A cleaning professional has shared her preferred non-toxic method for deep cleaning kitchen sinks and drains, using hypochlorous acid rather than vinegar or baking soda alone.
Why hypochlorous acid?
Your kitchen sink can harbour more germs than a toilet seat, as food remnants, meat residue, and dampness create an ideal environment for bacteria. Courtney, who shares tips via her Instagram account @courtney.onpurpose, revealed the natural product she swears by.
She explained: "The typical commercial cleaning products are full of harmful fumes and chemicals that you are inhaling. Honestly I used to use and have tried all of them until I learned a safer and just as effective (may I say better) better way."
Her solution is hypochlorous acid, which she calls the "most underrated non-toxic disinfectant". A 500ml bottle of hypochlorous acid disinfectant is available for £5.99 from HOCL.
Courtney added: "It kills bacteria and viruses without any harsh chemicals, no fumes, and it is completely safe around your kids and pets." The acid can also be used on worktops, soft furnishings, and certain products are gentle enough for skin.
How to clean your sink with hypochlorous acid
Courtney shared her routine for a spotless sink and drains:
- Start by scrubbing with dish soap.
- Sprinkle baking soda and scrub, or wipe, then rinse.
- Pour half a cup of citric acid and half a cup of baking soda down the drain with hot water and let it fizz.
- Spray hypochlorous acid, let it sit for two minutes, then wipe and dry completely.
