Comments on: Stainless steel sink, counter, drainboard combo’s are classic 40s 50s 60s retro kitchen choices

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:54:07 +0000

Hi,
I’ve got a big one of these (not sure of the manufacturer) sitting in my basement. It was a gift from a relative who redid their kitchen. We’d love to install it but it’s seen a lot of use over the years and I don’t know how to bring it back.
Can you suggest any methods/cleaners/ etc. to get some of the fine scratches out. I’m thinking maybe a soft scrub and a buffer?
Thanks for any ideas!
Lisa

By: Pam Kueber

Pam Kueber — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:41:06 +0000

Pat, those 60s-70s-80s Kitchenaids were THE BEST! Visually, at least, I love their look. I don’t know about their quality – but they certainly seem to held up in many places!

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:26:15 +0000

Oh my, we have one of those in the house we just bought, has the drainboard on just one side. It’s part of a built in with tin cupboard underneath. I really don’t care for it amongst my 1920′s wood cupboards, I really would love a sink that they call farmhouse style, but there isn’t room for it since they added a dishwasher under it (removed a cupboard).
I am really a 30′s, 40′s era vintage lover! The dishwasher is sorta vintage (and pretty cool), a 1970′s Kitchen Aid. I rather like it, it’s cooler than a new one anyway!