How can I remove polyurethane drips from my stainless steel sink?

Laurie
by Laurie



  6 answers
  • I get this all the time. I remove the bulk of the polyurethane with a butter knife to prevent scratching. Then using 0000 steelwool to remove the rest. Leaves no residue or scratches.

  • Deb K Deb K on Jun 09, 2019

    Hi Laurie, put on some rubber gloves

    How to Remove Polyurethane From a Sink

    1. Apply a small amount of urethane stripper to a rag and then rub the surface of the polyurethane with the rag. ...
    2. Wait the specified amount of time printed on the label of the urethane stripper. ...
    3. Scrape the surface of the polyurethane with a plastic scraper to remove the loosened urethane and to remove the stripper.


  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Dec 17, 2023

    You can buy urethane remover from a diy store. Or go there and read the ingredients of the remover and see if you have them at home and save some money.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Dec 18, 2023

    Soapy Boiling water in contact with polyurethane until it softens. Lift with blunt knife or spatular.

  • Mogie Mogie on Feb 06, 2024

    Baking soda mixed with liquid dish soap can make a good paste to gently rub on the stain. Be sure to rinse the stainless steel surface thoroughly, and towel dry. If the stain still remains you can try vinegar. Remember to thoroughly rinse and towel dry.