How to wash ceramic and stainless sinks?

Each house has several sinks. Someone prefers to choose products from ceramics, someone like - from a stainless steel. Over time, any sink acquires an unpleasant bloom, stains appear, which are not always easy to remove.

Today, in special plumbing stores there is a wide selection of sinks, which are made of a variety of materials. Ceramic and stainless sinks are still the most popular and sought after. You can choose not only the material, but also the original shape of the sink. Before you make your final choice, you should learn a little more about the use of the sink at home and what difficulties may arise during use and cleaning.

When choosing a ceramic shell with a light shade, you should be aware that such products change their color very quickly if you pour out the remnants of morning coffee, peel the beets, and more. If you do not immediately wash away everything, then the plumbing object will absorb paint and stains will remain. Dark color sinks are not as fast and can often be spotted.

During use, it is necessary to make sure that the valve does not leak, otherwise rust grooves will appear on the bright ceramic surface, which are not so easy to remove. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the fact that ceramic products due to improper operation can become covered with cracks into which dirt will clog and not only. All this will spoil the appearance of the sink. It should be especially careful to treat such objects plumbing, do not drop heavy objects, do not pour boiling water.

In order to wash the ceramic sink, you can safely use a variety of detergents. It is desirable that this was not a powder in order to avoid imperceptible scratches that leave almost all abrasives. It is recommended to choose gel and other liquid products.Also during the cleaning of the sink of this type can not use a rigid metal sponge. Before you buy and clean the sink with a special tool that is sold in the store, be sure to read the instructions. You must be sure that this tool is suitable for cleaning ceramic shells.

Such products are best applied on a warm surface. Before using a special detergent, it is recommended to fill the sink with warm water and leave it for 15–20 minutes. After you should flush the water and you can start cleaning, which must be carried out with gloves, so as not to damage the skin of the hands. It is best to clean the ceramic surface using a soft sponge. If necessary, the applied agent should be left for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off.

It does not darken, no plaque forms on its surface, and no rust remains. However, it also needs proper care and proper cleaning. It is not recommended to use metal brushes and grids for cleaning stainless steel products in order not to damage the surface. Otherwise, there will always be scratches.

The usual cleaning of such a sink can be done easily. To do this, do not need any special tools, it will be enough detergent for washing dishes. First you need to fill the sink with warm water, add a few drops of detergent and all foaming well. Then, using a conventional sponge or soft brush, walk across the entire surface of its inside. Clean the bottom and walls thoroughly, then flush the water and rinse the surface of the sink with cool water.

In order to clean a stainless steel sink or ceramic, it is not necessary to go to the store for special detergents. Handy tools that are in the kitchen cabinets of each house are quite suitable for cleaning.

Ceramic sink can be completely cleaned with vinegar and soda:

• For a start, be sure to warm slightly vinegar. This can be done simply and safely. Pour a tablespoon of ordinary vinegar in a small container, put it in a bowl of hot water and in a minute the vinegar is ready for use.
• Next, in a pre-heated vinegar you need to add a small amount of baking soda, which is used for baking.Soda need so much to get a thick gruel, which will be a home remedy for cleaning.
• The mixture should be applied to the bowl of the sink, gently spread with a sponge over the entire surface, leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse with cold water.

There is also another effective folk remedy for which you will need vinegar and soda. If the house does not have table vinegar, then it can easily be replaced with regular citric acid:

• It is necessary to close the sink drain, having previously moistened it with warm water.
• Pour baking soda on the bottom and walls. Especially on sites that need thorough cleansing.
• Pour all one bottle of vinegar or the same amount of diluted citric acid. In a second you can hear the hiss - the reaction of soda and vinegar.
• After the hissing stops, you need to carefully rub the sink with a sponge, after 5 minutes you can rinse everything off with cold water.

Sinks located in the bathroom or in the kitchen, due to too hard tap water are covered with a layer of lime scale, which is not easy to clean. In particular, plaque is clearly visible on black products.But on the white shells, rust is perfectly visible, which is simply not washed off with water. Each hostess must know the secrets to easily get rid of plaque, dark spots and other contaminants.

It is only necessary to remember that it should not be acetic acid, which, as a rule, is seventy percent. If there is acid at hand, then it should be diluted with water. Vinegar should be applied to areas that are covered with bloom, and leave for 10 minutes. Apply best is a folk remedy with a spray. Then the usual sponge and dishwashing detergent should rub all the problem areas. The limescale should disappear.

Also from the raid perfectly relieves ammonia. A few drops of ammonia must be diluted in a glass of water, then process the sink with this liquid. You should leave the sink in this form for 10 minutes, then rinse. This tool, if used for stainless steel products, gives the shell a shine.

Regular mustard powder is also very good against plaque and rust.It must be diluted to a thick paste, then applied to the surface, spread and left for some time. Then just rinse with warm water.

If a stain appears on the white surface, bleach will help. For example, if Zelenka dripped on the sink or poured bright juice, it should be immediately filled with warm water, add a small amount of bleach, leave for half an hour, then drain. If necessary, stains can be treated with the same bleach that is applied simply to the sponge. All of the above methods help fight plaque, rust and stains.

In order for the sink to daily enjoy the brilliance of its impeccable purity, it is necessary to follow several rules:

• In order not to spend the whole day on the fight with stains and bloom, it is recommended to take care of the shells on a daily basis.
• After washing dishes and other manipulations, it is recommended to immediately clean the surface with detergent. If you do this each time, then there will not be a fat coating in the sink, which will protect the metal or plastic pipe from the formation of congestion.
• Ceramic coating for the night is best dried thoroughly so that water stains do not remain, which will gradually turn into a patina. If there are still stains, drips from the water, then they are easy to clean with a sponge and window cleaner.

• If a stain appears in the sink, you must immediately get rid of it. This can be done quickly and easily with baking soda, starch or vinegar. You can choose any of the above methods.
• It should not soak the dishes in the sink for a long time, because it leads to its rapid contamination.

How to successfully wash the stainless sink, see in the video below.