[header] How to caulk the kitchen sink [title] Make sure the rim of the sink is clean and dry. [title] Remove any old caulk from the rim with a utility knife. [title] Cut through the old caulk and pull it free from the rim. 
[title] Clean up the area with a paper towel soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove any old caulk residue and to ensure a clean surface ready to accept new caulk. [title] Let the sink's rim and counter edge dry completely.