Ceramic Sink Stains

The following shows you how to get stains out of porcelain sink and remove rust from porcelain in a few simple steps.

Ceramic sink stains.

Although the porcelain surface is non porous its glaze is susceptible to staining and daily wear and tear. But for 90 of the mess in the sink all you ll have to do is gently rub the cleansing powder into the sink using the scrubby side of the sponge. Let the paste dry and then wipe or rinse it off. Acids including lemon juice and vinegar can help remove metal stains on porcelain sinks.

For extremely stubborn buildup use baking soda as an abrasive cleanser. Rinse away the lemon juice or vinegar as soon as you notice the stain changing color. Soak the sink with the solution for 30 to 60 minutes to loosen scale buildup stains and soap residue. This type of staining is also an indicator that your water contains a lot of iron.

Remove stains using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar. Whiten the sink with lemon slices. This is of course up to you how much this bothers you and keeping a tub of gumption handy or a quick scrub with a paste of bicarb soda and lemon will do the trick. Rinse with warm water and enjoy your clean sink.

Add cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide and make a paste. Choose just one acid to use instead of mixing them. And about ten minutes after i started cleaning the sink looked like this. If you have tough stains or scratches let it the mixture sit there for a few minutes then give a little scrub.

Cover the stain with the selected acid and let it sit for at least five minutes. Cleaning your butler s sink is usually required more frequently as marks and stains show up plainly against the white surface. You can save money and your sink by using gentle cleansers made from household ingredients. You can use the tough skin of the lemon to scrub at stains or other darkened areas.

For stubborn stains or black marks use a little elbow grease to really work the stain out. Fill the sink with a solution of one part white vinegar and three parts hot water. Rust stains in a porcelain sink are a tell tale sign that your sink has a slow water leak in the faucet. Take each wedge and rub it around the basin of the sink making sure to squeeze out plenty of lemon juice on the ceramic.

Lightly scrub your sink all over. It looks brand new again. To naturally bleach your ceramic sink start by cutting a lemon into several wedges. Ceramic sinks are delicate and can easily become scratched or stained if not cared for properly.