Cleaning Old Ceramic Sinks

Using warm water liquid soap and a sponge gently clean the porcelain sink.

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. 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. Remove stains using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar. Remove any food soap or toothpaste build up from the surface.

Weekly cleaning with hot water and dishwashing soap is great but for deep cleaning we recommend baking soda and ammonia. Open the window or turn on your bathroom fan before you start spraying the bleach solution as this will provide ventilation. You can save money and your sink by using gentle cleansers made from household ingredients. Then use a sponge or an old rag to wipe the sink clean.

Let the bleach mixture sit and soak for about 10 minutes. Ceramic sinks are delicate and can easily become scratched or stained if not cared for properly. Gently clean with liquid soap and dry. How to whiten an old ceramic sink.