Ceramic Sink Care

Remove any food soap or toothpaste build up from the surface.

Ceramic sink care.

Well last year i replaced my stainless steel sink with a ceramic one and now i can finally answer that question. A white porcelain farmhouse kitchen sink was on my shortlist of non negotiables when we renovated our kitchen back in 2012 yes it s really been that long. 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. Made by firing a coating of porcelain a glass based ceramic material over a metal.

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. For everyday cleaning of your ceramic sink using a soft cloth or sponge with some mild liquid soap or any vinegar based cleaner is ideal. How to care for a porcelain sink. Ceramic sinks are delicate and can easily become scratched or stained if not cared for properly.

But porcelain has a tendency to hold onto stains and it is easily scratched if you try and scrub the stains off. Using warm water liquid soap and a sponge gently clean the porcelain sink. Slightly moisten the sponge under running water. You can save money and your sink by using gentle cleansers made from household ingredients.

As the material is very dense hardly any marks can form as dirt simply cannot adhere to it. With proper care your porcelain sink can be sparkling for years to come. Remove stains using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar. To keep your sparkling glazed surface apply a dilute solution of bleach every 2 to 3 days.

All you need is a standard sponge a little washing up liquid and water. Apply with a sponge or a soft kitchen cloth and rinse the surface of the sink thoroughly with plenty of water. Gently clean with liquid soap and dry. However you should still give your ceramic sink a quick clean every day.