All granite sinks are made from composite compounds that are stain resistant, but they will only remain stain resistant if properly cared for. The practice of using stone sinks has shown that stains most often occur in regions where there is a high level of hardness salts in the water. As a result, limescale gradually forms on the surface, and if the care of the granite sink is not correct, then stains from tea, berries, coffee, etc. may appear. Therefore, the reason that the sink may lose its attractive appearance is not the material, from from which it is made, but limescale. Manufacturers do not recommend using bleach, since it only makes stains lighter, and dry abrasive substances can scratch the surface.
So how to clean a granite sink? Housewife and client of our Clin.by store Lyudmila advises: “I consider Cif helium paste to be an ideal tool for maintaining the cleanliness and attractive appearance of a Teka granite sink. It needs to be applied to the surface, left for a few minutes, add water and rub the stain with a sponge. If a trace of lime remains, you need to leave the paste on the surface for another 5-10 minutes. Then rub again and rinse with warm water. If you clean your sink regularly like this, it will always remain beautiful.”
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Where does heavy contamination come from in such car washes? They are not happy with temperature changes, berries and coffee can also leave visible contamination, rust appears from a loosely closed tap, and a white limescale deposit on an artificial stone sink looks unpleasant.
Therefore, you definitely need to figure out what you can use to clean a sink made of artificial stone.
How to clean a porcelain stoneware sink using folk remedies
First, let’s find out what folk natural remedies are effective. Anything that can get your sink dirty. Let's try to remove dirt with improvised compounds.
Soda helps remove various kinds of stains and grease: you just use a paste of water and soda, but without using your heroic power.
Favorite kitchen tool PHOTO: bu-bu-bu.ru
Those who have used mustard powder have appreciated how easily greasy stains and deposits disappear under its pressure.
You also need to dilute the powder with water until it becomes a paste. PHOTO: legkovmeste.ru
The resulting mixture should be applied to the area of contamination and left for half an hour.
Without lemon there is nothing to do in the kitchen.
This is an excellent product for removing white plaque on the sink PHOTO: vplate.ru
You don’t even have to rush to remove the juice, leaving it for 25 minutes. Instead of lemon, use diluted citric acid. The sink is closed with a stopper and filled with warm water, in which 50 g of citric acid is dissolved. Now you can go to bed and in the morning all that remains is to flush the water.
You can take table vinegar for washing: it will help remove lime deposits and some stains.
Vinegar (9%) must first be diluted with water in proportions of 1 to 2 PHOTO: kliningovyj-raj.ru
If you have vinegar essence at home, then take the proportions 1 to 10.
Dip a sponge into the mixture, wring it out lightly and wipe the surface. You can lightly rub heavy dirt with the back of the sponge.
Sprite, 7up, and Cola can also be used to clean a sink made of artificial stone. The drain is closed with a stopper and sweet carbonated water is generously poured into the sink. The “soaking” process lasts from half an hour to an hour, but from time to time you need to come up and wet the walls of the sink with a sponge and soda.
Sprite cleans light surfaces well PHOTO: utkonos.ru
You can wash the sink well with toothpowder or paste, wiping it with a sponge with this product. The powder should be in a pulp state.
Cleaning artificial stone sinks with professional products
Not every tool can be used. The first thing that deserves attention is a melamine sponge, which can remove rust and salt stains.
Chlorine-containing compounds remove traces of various dyes: beets, coffee, tea, fat recede.
This is Whiteness, Domestos, Komet PHOTO: utkonos.ru
The composition of the product should be marked that it is suitable for composite materials. You can consider options for gels with a mild effect: Mister Muscle, CIF, Mister Chister, Ecover
You can treat the surface with a dishwasher tablet. To do this, dissolve it in a tablespoon of water.
Removing stubborn stains from a granite sink
- Make a paste from powdered chalk and hydrogen peroxide. A paste made from these ingredients will, once applied, pull the stain out of the granite. Buy powdered chalk from a store that specializes in home improvement products (hardware store), and then follow the instructions to mix it with the required amount of hydrogen peroxide.
- Apply the paste directly to the stained area of your granite sink . The layer of paste required to remove the stain should be no more than 1 cm.
- Cover the area with plastic wrap and secure it tightly with tape or tape. This will allow the paste not to dry out and absorb the stain completely.
- Leave the paste to dry completely. Sometimes this can take up to several days. However, this period may vary depending on the impurities that are in the chalk powder.
- Remove dried paste with a sponge or microfiber towel.
- Rinse off any remaining paste with water. After rinsing, you will see that the stain has disappeared. If the stain does not come off, repeat the procedure until the stain is completely removed from the granite sink.
Tips for removing stains from granite sinks
If you are unsure of the chosen cleaning method for your sink, contact the product manufacturer for advice. He can tell you cleaning techniques, as well as recommend specialized cleaning products.
To make your sink shine after cleaning, purchase natural stone polishing milk from a specialty store and apply it according to the instructions on the package.
Precautions when cleaning granite sinks
Never use cleaning chemicals that contain formic acid. These products can change the properties of granite and ruin it permanently.
About the general rules for cleaning artificial stone sinks
Buying a new sink every time will be ruinous; it’s easier to keep the existing one in order. Caring for a sink made of artificial stone requires that all dirt be removed immediately, and it is strictly not recommended to use abrasives.
Metal scourers, of course, remove dirt well, but they cause microcracks in the material.
It’s better to buy a melamine sponge PHOTO: vsepodomu.ru
Special cases of cleaning artificial stone sinks
It's time to find out how to clean a black and white artificial stone sink. The dark color shows every speck, not to mention limescale deposits, and light shades will not hide traces of tea and coffee.
How to clean a black artificial stone sink
How to clean a black sink from white deposits? First of all, you should remember the melamine sponge. They wipe the surface of the sink with it and leave it to dry - these actions will help identify flaws in washing. The sink is washed with water and vegetable oil is dripped onto cotton wool - you need to wipe the walls and bottom until shiny, and after 8-10 minutes wipe everything with a dry soft towel.
It is useful to carry out such washing every 8-10 days PHOTO: cleanadvice.ru
How to clean a white or light artificial stone sink
Let's move on to the question of how to wash a white sink made of artificial stone - to wash very strong stains, use a bleaching agent, which must be diluted with water in a ratio of 3 to 1.
How to clean a white or light artificial stone sink? Vinegar solution PHOTO: makemone.ru
The resulting product should be poured into a spray bottle and thoroughly sprayed onto dirty areas and the bottom. It is better to do this at night so that the applied composition remains on the walls until the morning. In the morning, rinse the sink with warm water and wipe it.
Bleach can be replaced with gel toothpaste PHOTO: splat.ru
Care Tips
Your sink will last longer, and you will have to wash it much less often if you follow certain rules given below:
- Do not place a hot pot or frying pan off the heat on the surface of the sink.
- Do not leave dirty dishes with leftover food or drinks overnight. Do not throw out the leftover tea or coffee. If spilled, rinse immediately with water.
- A leaking faucet can cause rust deposits. And the appearance of a permanent stain.
- Immediately after using the sink, remove any plaque or grease deposits. Don't put it off until tomorrow.
- After cleaning the sink, wipe it dry.
- Avoid hitting the surface of the product.
- The stone sink does not like sudden temperature changes. Cool boiling water and ice water.
- It is not recommended to use abrasive materials, metal sponges and brushes.
- Limit contact with aggressive acids, 90 percent vinegar essence, acetone, and solvents.
You need to take care of the product regularly, after each dishwashing. Follow the rules, and then your item will serve you for a long time!
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How to polish an artificial stone sink: hiding scratches
Scratches will still appear on the working surface of the sink, so it’s a good idea to find out how to hide them.
First, we visually assess how deep they are PHOTO: stroyvolga.ru
If the scratches are small, they can be smoothed out with the finest sandpaper. Large scratches are treated first with coarse-grained sandpaper, and then with fine sandpaper.
Severe damage should be filled with putty or composite adhesive and then treated with polish.
How not to clean composite material
Some chemicals can damage the composite material. Do not use active alkali or acid, for example, sodium hydroxide or solyanka. If you accidentally get alcohol or vinegar, you need to rinse the sink. You should not use alcohol for cleaning: it corrodes the paint and leaves unsightly light stains.
The following chemical components are contraindicated:
- solvents;
- any acid;
- acetone;
- methylene chlorine;
- compositions used to clean metal and ovens.
All these components gradually damage acrylic stone. When installing a sink, it is unacceptable to insert a silicone seal into the drain hole: it will quickly corrode the paint. Do not clean the composite with metal brushes, rough sponges or harsh abrasive powders.
What is the best way to clean an artificial stone sink: consumer reviews
You learned how to clean black and white artificial stone sinks, how folk remedies and household chemicals work. Now we need to listen to those who have tried everything. Consumer reviews will tell you what is the best way to clean an artificial stone sink.
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How to repair serious damage
Cleaning with caustic substances can cause chemical burns to the surface of the sink. If you throw heavy and sharp objects (cleavers, knives) into it, unevenness and chips occur. Dirt and grease constantly get into the chips. Serious damage can become a source of unpleasant odors. The damaged surface is restored by grinding or milling. Both methods require skills, and a person without experience will not be able to cope with such a task.
If you see a few small scratches on the sink bowl, remove them with medium-grit sandpaper. After treating the surface, sand it with a piece of felt. You can use Scotch Brite instead of sandpaper. This is an abrasive that you apply baking soda to.
Large scratches are rubbed with sandpaper with a grit of P120, small ones with abrasive 180, 220 or 320. When leveling deep defects, the treatment is carried out in several stages. Finish sanding with fine-grained sandpaper (No. 400 or 600). After treatment, the surface is sanded. If you know how to use a sander, you will quickly remove all small scratches.
After removing scratches, the sink is coated with a detergent containing ammonia. If there is no such composition, any fine abrasive powder will do. It is left in the bowl for 10 minutes and washed off with water. After this, the surface is dried as usual.
If there are cracks, you will need a putty designed for working with composite materials. The damaged area is cleaned and dried, then puttied. Sanding is done only after the mixture has completely hardened. If a small piece accidentally breaks off from the sink, it is glued back or the defect is eliminated using an acrylic mixture. Acrylic is a durable substance and can be painted any color. Even if a piece of the sink is not lost, it is better to use an acrylic mixture: after it hardens, the defect will become almost invisible.
