how to clean a black porcelain sink

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10-29-2010, 05:26 PM

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We're just renting our current home, which is quite nice, except for the kitchen sink---it black. No matter what I use, it never cleans, always dries dull and streaked. I've tried Bon Ami, Bar keeper's Friend, baking soda, windex, vinegar, always dires the same crummy streaked look. I don't want to use comet for fear of scratching it. also, the stove and fridge are black, same problem, they show every finger print. I've even tried using alcohol, that seems to work, but hate the smell.

10-29-2010, 05:49 PM

lucknow Location: Beautiful Niagara Falls ON. 10,018 posts, read 11,637,659 times Reputation: 8982

What is the sink made of? I have a black granite sink and it would show some water streaks and such but I clean it really well and then give it a coat of granite sealer and that keeps it clean for about 2 months when I repeat the process.

10-29-2010, 05:50 PM

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Quote: Originally Posted by lucknow What is the sink made of? I have a black granite sink and it would show some water streaks and such but I clean it really well and then give it a coat of granite sealer and that keeps it clean for about 2 months when I repeat the process. Its not granite, I don't know for sure what its made of, think its some sort of plastic or metal.

10-29-2010, 05:52 PM

little elmer Location: Cape Coral, FL 7,638 posts, read 12,877,775 times Reputation: 4637

Polishing compound.

10-29-2010, 10:07 PM

Location: Johns Creek, GA 15,500 posts, read 57,942,040 times Reputation: 19382

Quote: Originally Posted by little elmer Polishing compound. Not even! If it's not a cast iron porcelain sink, it's probably a composite. And 90% of all composite sinks are made of 80% granite- the rest is polymers and/or resins. Most manufacturers recommend the following for cleaning; Mix a solution of vinegar and water in equal parts in a spray bottle. Spray the sink and gently scrub with a soft, clean cloth. Rinse the sink again with clean water. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to stubborn stains. Gently scrub the paste in with a soft, clean cloth and rinse with warm water. Wipe the sink with a dry clean towel. If you have no luck with these recommendations, it's probably beyond help. Obviously, solvent based cleaners (like rubbing or polishing compound) will not be good on these type of sinks due to the porosity of the stone dust.

10-30-2010, 12:20 PM

South Jersey Styx Location: In the woods 3,315 posts, read 9,475,134 times Reputation: 1523

Quote: Originally Posted by MaryleeII ...also, the stove and fridge are black, same problem, they show every finger print. I've even tried using alcohol, that seems to work, but hate the smell. We have a black stove and fridge too. I just use a microfiber cloth with a diluted solution of all-purpose cleaner. For really icky spills on the stove, I use a drop of Dawn.

10-31-2010, 10:30 PM

Okey Dokie Location: Kansas City North 5,454 posts, read 9,164,698 times Reputation: 10748

Marylee I feel your pain - my old house had a black cast iron (or whatever they make nowadays that resembles it) sink and there was no way I could ever keep it looking nice. I found drying it completely with a paper towel was my best bet when I was on one of my "perfect housekeeper" kicks - otherwise I just pretty much let it go and grumbled every time I passed it. Once you have a black sink you'll never have another.

11-02-2010, 10:33 PM

albertperry 4 posts, read 133,498 times Reputation: 24

Have you tried to other cleaning products aside from the the ones you've used before?

11-05-2010, 07:16 PM

Location: Mostly in my head 19,858 posts, read 61,715,341 times Reputation: 19286

My black ceramic sink has chipped on the edge and I am thinking of black shoe dye. Maybe that would help your streaks? Not sure if it would stick as I haven't tried it yet.

03-27-2017, 02:44 AM

Surfchick 1 posts, read 4,879 times Reputation: 16

I spray wd-40, scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad then dry with paper towels. A wiping of olive oil can follow.

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