white pordelain sink... gray scratches... what do do?
I think the scratches are from aluminom pots, pans, maybe stainelss pots or silverware. They don't come off w/ detergent and scrubbing w/ a Scotch-Brite sponge. Any ideas?
Update:I spray it regularly w/ Tilex to get out coffee, tea, tomato, or other stains. The bleach doesn't do a thing to those scratched-on marks.
And if I use an abrasive cleanser, will that make more scratches, to trap more stains, to need more cleaner, to make more scratches, to trap more stains......???!!!
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my old house had a beautiful porcelain sink. I used to get the sink damp- (rinse it out)- then use an abrasive cleanser that contains bleach like Ajax or Comet and let it work overnight. That lets it sink into all of the scratches- (you can make the cleanser into more of a paste by spraying it with water) In the morning- just scrub the cleanser in the sink until no more scratches appear ( with a scrub brush.) It should sparkle like it's brand new....I do homestaging and have to do this often to improve the appearance of older homes that are up for sale. Works on old grout and tile too...
Easy, put in the stopper, run enough hot water to cover the scratches, then pour in some bleach. Works every time, even on coffee stains. Once the stains disappear, drain the water and rinse the sink out. It'll be whiter than ever.
Yes, I have this problem too, and a friend of ours brought a cleaner over that's been around for years, and years. It's called "Old Dutch Cleanser". It has a little dutch woman on the container, and the container resembles that of a comet can. It was amazing at how clean, and new looking my sinks are after I use this stuff.
My DH brought home this ultra nasty, industrial strength toilet cleaner stuff and he has used it on our porcelain sink and gotten all those marks off of it....
problem is, you can't just go out and buy this stuff, and it's not exactly safe (very fumy)
Try Baking Soda gently rubbed in with a damp (not too wet) rag. You might be surprised what baking soda can do. It cleans my white stove beautifully... maybe it would work on the sink. I've actually never tried it.
-Meg
The Mr clean Eraser or Soft soap with bleach. Good luck
You should look in the yellow pages for your area for a bathtub reglazing company probably charge about $ 50.00 and it looks brand new if you dont wanna replace it. bathtubs and sinks are made of same stuff. takes about 2 hours and walla brand new. saves you from the hassle of having to tear out, or even damaging your countertop.
Try Comet
Hi Sugarpie, try white out or white fingernail polish.
You could also try white glue for models.
Good luck.
try mr clean magic eraser, or even just household bleach.. good luck
use a stainless steel polishing compound