Keeping your bathroom basin squeaky clean isn’t as challenging as it may seem. But, there are a few handy ways in which you can remove those annoying stains that build-up over time and achieve sparkling results.
To quickly clean a bathroom sink all that’s needed is washing up liquid and a scouring pad. Close the plug and pour a small amount of washing up liquid into the sink, and then pour in some warm water. Using the soft side of the sponge, gently scrub the surface of the basin, drain the water and wipe down with a dry soft cloth. This quick and easy cleaning task should be done once a week.
Deep cleaning your bathroom sink
Vinegar is one of the best things for cleaning a bathroom sink – it’s easy to use, has anti-bacterial properties and is really affordable too, plus there’s no nasty chemicals in it either.
1. Pour vinegar into the basin
Begin by closing the plug and then pour a cup and a half of white vinegar into the basin.
2. Cover the basin in vinegar soaked paper towels
Take a paper towel and dip it into the vinegar and place it around the edge of the sink. Continue doing this until the basin is covered in paper towels.
3. Leave for 20 minutes
Leave to rest for 20 minutes, remove the paper towels and wipe the sink down with a dry paper towel.
4. Clean any accessories
It’s also a good idea to soak bathroom items such as toothbrush holders and soap dishes in vinegar to give them a thorough clean. When you’ve finished cleaning with the vinegar, the smell will disappear once it’s dried.
Avoid using vinegar on coloured porcelain, as it can damage the surface causing it to discolour. Do not use vinegar on marble, as the acidic qualities will dull the shine. If you have a marble basin, use a micro fibre cloth and warm water.
Bicarbonate of soda will get your bathroom sink sparkling clean too. Simply wet the basin with warm water and sprinkle the bicarbonate of soda over the surface. Use a soft cloth to rub the surface and the bicarb of soda will form a paste. Don’t forget to get in and around the tricky areas such as the overflow hole and the base of the sink taps. Once you’ve done this, rinse the basin and wipe with a soft cloth – you’ll be left with a sparkling clean basin that looks as good as new.
Removing rust stains from a basin
To remove rust stains from your basin you’ll need a slice of lemon and salt. Pour the salt onto the lemon and rub the lemon over the rust stain. When the rust stain loosens, wipe down with a soft cloth.
Removing scratches
If you need to remove scratches from your basin, it’s worth trying a special repair kit. To reduce the risk of scratches, avoid keeping any heavy items on the basin and place them on the countertop out of the way instead. Always use the soft side of a scouring pad to minimise the risk of scratching. Also, avoid using bleach and opt for natural cleaning products such as vinegar, lemon and bicarbonate of soda instead
John has a background in sports journalism, and lists content writing amongst his primary passions. He provides expert bathroom trends commentary and analysis, as well as offering meticulously researched answers to the most frequently asked bathroom posers.
