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October 9, 2018 · 13 Comments

How to Clean A White Apron Front (Farmhouse) Sink

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This is the best thing I’ve find for how to clean a white apron front or Farmhouse sink.

A white kitchen with a crock on the counter and pink and green flowers in the crock beside the apron sink.

I love my white apron front sink or Farmhouse sink. This is the second one I’ve had as I had it installed in my previous house. I get a lot of questions asking if it’s hard to keep clean.

Because it’s made from enameled cast-iron (and it’s white), you do have to take some care with it but I have had this same brand of farmhouse apron sink in two homes now and I haven’t had any issues. I’ve washed out my paint brushes in it, clean big metal pots and pans in it, and wash muddy shoes in it all the time.

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There are a lot of variations of apron kitchen front sinks on the market but I wanted the real deal so it lasted the test of time. This is the one I have:

Kohler Whitehaven self-trimming under-mount single basin (model no. K6487)

29 11/16″ x 21 9/16″ x 9 5/8″

This one is almost exact but model K6486.

Bread and wooden cutting boards on the counter beside the stove and the crock.

The one thing that shows when the sink is dirty are these black marks and they don’t come off with just elbow grease. Sometimes the apron sink shows some yellow griminess if it’s really dirty but these ugly grey marks are caused by my pots and pans and any type of metal that scrapes along the bottom of the sink.

The inside of the white sink with marks in it.

The Best Cleaning Agent for White Farmhouse Sinks

The only thing I’ve found that works is this cleaning agent.

About once a week I sprinkle it in the sink, scrub it for about 5 seconds and wash it away. It’s the best cleaning agent for white farmhouse sinks!

The cleaning solution with bubbles in the white apron farmhouse sink.

It’s like brand new every time I wash it.

The sparkling clean sink.

Over time you might see some scratch lines in the bottom but they are faint and barely undetected. I’ve had two sinks (same brand) for two kitchens now and I would still buy it again.

I love that it’s an under-mounted apron sink and I love the single basin. My contractor put silicone on the under-mount part so the silicone is not noticeable.

Dark and light pink peonies in the sink in the kitchen.

The front of my sink always sparkles. I never do anything but wipe a cloth over it to clean it.

A French basket on the floor of the kitchen with the peonies in the sink.

If you ever had any doubt if you should invest in a white apron front/Farmhouse type sink, I hope this has answered some of your questions!

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  1. Karen says

    October 9, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    Jamie you can buy barkeepers friend at dollar general for $1.99. I have been using it for years.

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    • Jamie says

      October 11, 2018 at 9:35 am

      Hi Karen,
      Isn’t it great?! They don’t sell it at our dollar stores in Canada and it’s usually around $10 here in Vancouver.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    We have the exact sink and LOVE it!!! We purchased the metal sink protector that is made for our sink. It comes in two pieces and fits exactly. It is perfect! Pots and pans never touch the bottom.
    KOHLER Whitehaven Bottom Bowl Sink Rack in Stainless Steel.

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    • Jamie says

      October 11, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Linda. Yes, I had one in my previous house. It wasn’t for me as I love washing my sink and found food always got stuck on it but it’s a great option if I feel my sink is getting scratched.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Marlene Stephenson says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    Thanks this is on my list of things i would love to have, so i have pinned it. I love your sink.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 11, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Marlene!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Marty Oravetz says

    October 9, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    Your kitchen is gorgeous and that sink is beautiful.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 11, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Thanks so much, Marty!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Marilyn Cooper says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    Jamie, I just knew, before I read as far as the name of the cleaner, that it would be Barkeeper’s Friend! I’m a latecomer to discovering how marvellousl it is at removing stains, but can absolutely recommend it, in all its forms…powder, cream and power spray. I had a dreadful stain on my white porcelain bathroom sink basin, caused by my own foolishness, after spilling glue on it, then in desperation, using a metal scourer to get all the set glue off, resulting in ground in, grey metal staining. I know…how stupid was that?!! Nothing at all would remove that stain,and I had begun to think the the sink would need replacing.It looked so horrible,,and was a constant reminder of my stupidity. I then bought some Barkeeper’s friend, on recommendation, for another purpose entirely, and in an ‘I wonder?’ moment ( but thinking such a small amount of spray, and casually light rubbing would result in failure), I was astounded to see it had completely disappeared in seconds! I actually didn’t believe what I was seeing, and turned the light on to check. Yep! Completely gone! It is now my ‘go to’ cleaner for all manner of things, including lavatory bowls.I had seen it advertised for years, but blithely ignored it, supposing it to be yet another of those ‘wonder cleaners’ which are nothing of the sort. I’m sooooo glad I gave it a whirl….saved me buying a new sink, and stopped me beating myself up about being such a dork. Your farmhouse sink looks beautiful, by the way….you have such a lovely style.

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    • Jamie says

      October 11, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Wow! What an incredible story, Marilyn. It is magic stuff, isn’t it? I know, there are so many products I’ve purchased over the years that say that will do something and they just end up being duds, such a waste of money. And we all do stupid things, no one is perfect. But it’s so nice to know you didn’t have to replace your sink!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Alex Gorenstein says

    September 11, 2019 at 9:07 am

    I love white Apron front sink much. Thanks, Jamie for your information. Waiting for the next one.

    Reply
  7. Theresa Stegemann says

    October 9, 2020 at 3:57 am

    I’m curious about the installation of your Kohler Whitehaven farm sink. Did you add trim around the bottom and sides of the sink after you installed the sink on the face frame? It seems like the depth of the front of your Whitehaven is reduced in your kitchen. I like the look of your installation over others I’ve seen.

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    • Jamie says

      October 16, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Theresa,
      My cabinet maker made some trim that kinda sits behind the front of the sink but it’s tucked in behind. It’s hard to explain but there would have been gap around the front of it if he didn’t make the trim for it.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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