Ceramic Sink Care

How to care for a porcelain sink.

Ceramic sink care.

All you need is a standard sponge a little washing up liquid and water. Remove stains using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar. Cleaning ceramic sinks is extremely easy. Slightly moisten the sponge under running water.

Made by firing a coating of porcelain a glass based ceramic material over a metal. That said it is easy to remove surface stains from porcelain as it does not stain permanently unless it is very worn and scratched. Ceramic sinks are delicate and can easily become scratched or stained if not cared for properly. Remove any food soap or toothpaste build up from the surface.

With proper care your porcelain sink can be sparkling for years to come. Using warm water liquid soap and a sponge gently clean the porcelain sink. But porcelain has a tendency to hold onto stains and it is easily scratched if you try and scrub the stains off. I was willing to compromise on a lot in the name of time money or practicality but i wouldn t budge when it came to the farmhouse sink.

You can save money and your sink by using gentle cleansers made from household ingredients. Gently clean with liquid soap and dry. Well last year i replaced my stainless steel sink with a ceramic one and now i can finally answer that question. Apply with a sponge or a soft kitchen cloth and rinse the surface of the sink thoroughly with plenty of water.

Vintage porcelain sinks are in demand for both home remodels and new builds. A couple of years ago i shared a post on showing how to clean a stainless steel sink and have gotten tons of emails asking how to clean a ceramic sink. To keep your sparkling glazed surface apply a dilute solution of bleach every 2 to 3 days. As the material is very dense hardly any marks can form as dirt simply cannot adhere to it.