Wohida asked: How do I restore stainless steel hob following the use of cillit bang, which has left blotchy stains? I cleaned the hob with cillit bang, however, I left it on for too long. Now, it has left horrible, blotchy marks.. This has also ruined granite worktops as well. Please, can you advise?
Cillit Bang is a cleaning product made from a combination of sulfamic and phosphoric acids. Although it is safe for many cleaning applications, it should never be used on acid sensitive materials, including some metals and granite.
If you have stainless steel that has been damaged by acid, it’s almost impossible to repair it. You may have some success immediately after the acid spills by rinsing the object, then buffing the affected area with baking soda and a non-abrasive cloth. Another option is rubbing in hydrogen peroxide. However, this too must be done as soon as the object comes in contact with the acid.
Several site users have reported having success at removing the Cillit Bang stains from their stainless sink by using the automotive product, T-Cut, and some elbow grease.
Similarly, granite worktops or countertops won’t recover from acid damage without being refinished. Depending on the amount of damage, you will probably need to call in a professional for restoration. For light damage, a commercially available granite polish may improve the appearance of the granite. To use, follow the directions on the label of the product you choose.
I used Cillit Bang on my stainless steel sink – it has ruined it by leaving blotchy marks behind, which seem to be etched into the sink! I never had this before when using other cleaners, so it must be due to this product. I will NEVER use it again, and I would advise everyone NOT to use this over-acidic product, which should be banned from homes, along with that very annoying fool, Barry Scott, who should be forced to come ’round to my kitchen and fix my sink after the use of his dangerous product. I AM VERY ANNOYED!
Thanks for the T-cut tip. My damaged stainless steel hob has been restored. From black stains to virtually invisible slight discolouration in just a few minutes. All it took was a small tube of T-cut (bought from Amazon for £8) and 10 mins of elbow grease! Brilliant!!
I AM VERY HAPPY TO SAY T-CUT ORIGINAL RESTORED MY STAINLESS STEEL SINK TO ITS FORMER GLORY.
A mishap with Harpic cleaner left blotchy dark marks all over my shiny steel sink. No amount of scrubbing could remedy this mess. Finally I turned to the internet and saw your post. Next morning I ran out and got the T-cut original and hey presto – with A LOT of elbow grease, my sink is once again shiny and restored.
Thank you, I am grateful to HowToCleanStuff.net 🙂
You can use a metal polish product called Peek (and some elbow grease) to sort this out. I did exactly the same thing on my hob and this solved it.
I recently used Cillit Bang on my bath tub. But after I finished wiping the sink, because I left it one minute more than it should’ve been on, it stained my bath tub. Now, I am in a major predicament because it looks awful and when my mother observes this, she will go mad! So, please, someone, give me some advice as to how I can replace the natural/color of the bath tub before I get in trouble.
I have accidentally sprayed an AGA oven door with Cillit Bang. I thought I was using a normal kitchen spray. It has made the door all streaky. Can any one advise?
Hi, I did the same on my hob with Cillit Bang and it’s now ruined beyond repair. What can I do to put this right? I have emailed Cillit Bang and it states nothing about hobs!!
I also had Cillit stains on my stainless hob after using it on the splashback and not realizing it had dripped on the hob. I have reduced them considerably, if not entirely removed, with automotive paint restorer (T Cut, etc.) This stuff is a fine abrasive cream, but so fine that it actually polishes rather than scratches. It is used to get scratches off cars! It also restores to some extent the inevitable scratches on S-steel.
I sprayed Cilit Bang on my silver hob, which is now stained very badly. Please advise how I can remove this. Only recently did a new kitchen, now ruined.
I did exactly the same after only having my hob for a month. Cilit Bang has absolutely ruined it, and although the hob is under guarentee, ruining it with that product has cost dearly.
Same goes with me.
Which T-Cut do you use; there are so many types?
Please help.
Mrs. Abid,
Another commenter, Peter, says he used the one that is an “automotive paint restorer” and is a “fine abrasive cream” if that helps. Sarah says she had success using the kind that comes in a tube and was purchased on Amazon, although there are several that could meet that requirement. The original T-Cut (“Original Color Restorer”) is sold in the UK. Here is a link to their website. If you decide to try one, leave another comment to let us know which kind you used and how it turned out! Good luck!
Same here as well; damaged a stainless steel top by leaving it for too long.
Will check on alternatives and let you know if I find a solution.