Cleaning Old Ceramic Sinks

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.

Cleaning old ceramic sinks.

Then use a sponge or an old rag to wipe the sink clean. Try this routine if you have a brand new fixture that needs a deep clean when moving into a new home or cleaning up a newly purchased vintage tub or sink and keep it up at least once a month or every other month. Weekly cleaning with hot water and dishwashing soap is great but for deep cleaning we recommend baking soda and ammonia. You can save money and your sink by using gentle cleansers made from household ingredients.

A ceramic sink provides a look similar to porcelain enamel but the sink won t chip as easily because the entire basin is made of ceramic instead of enamel over. Gently clean with liquid soap and dry. Using warm water liquid soap and a sponge gently clean the porcelain sink. Ceramic sinks are delicate and can easily become scratched or stained if not cared for properly.

Remove stains using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar. Let the bleach mixture sit and soak for about 10 minutes. Well last year i replaced my stainless steel sink with a ceramic one and now i can finally answer that question. Open the window or turn on your bathroom fan before you start spraying the bleach solution as this will provide ventilation.