What is The Best Way of Cleaning a Plastic Sink?

Luna69

Hi
Just wondering if anyone happens to know of anything I can clean a white plastic sink and drainer with other than bleach. There are a lot of black ring marks in the bottom of the sink that I am having trouble removing. I was trying to stop using bleach if I could, but I'm stuck as to what will remove it. I've tried bicarb soda, vinegar, soda crystals.. cant' think what else at the moment.

I am after a new sink/drainer, possibly stainless steel, as our mixer tap is constantly dripping and we can't fix it, but until we can get one of those, I just want to clean mine up, so it's not so grubby.

Thanks
Yvonne

MrsB_2

I fill mine with hot water with biological washing powder / liquid and leave to soak (usually overnight). It doesnt always shift every mark, but it does leave it clean and fresh. For really stubborn marks i sprinkle the washing powder into the damp sink and scrub at them with the washing up brush. Rinse and then soak as above.

Luna69

Thanks,I only have biological powder tablets, only generally use non bio, but I'll give it a bash. I've also heard dishwashing powder is good?
Then again I'm using aquados for dishwasher and they're powder squished into little bags/capsules/tablets, so not sure if I can split one open and try?

thanks for your help
Yvonne

Jasminda

Have you tried soaking the marks in lemon juice?

jackieb

Astonish paste?

MiM

I know it's not OS but I just saw this topic and wandered in.

I had a similar problem with a bath and read on the Internet about using oven cleaner - was fantastic!

You just spray in on then leave it for a while and rinse off. Careful though, it's strong stuff.

debbiedebt

Hi I have just popped over from DFW. I read OS all the time and it has helped me save a fortune.

Can any of you lovely OSers tell me how to clean a white sink Old Style? I have recently moved and can't get the tea stains etc from my sink. I used to have a ceramic one.

Thank you xx

mineallmine

Hi, try making a paste of biological washing powder (optical brighteners and all that) with a bit of warm water and leave on the sink. It will probably need several goes. Best of luck.

zzzLazyDaisy

Have you tried a past of bicarb?

Once you get it clean, try giving it a rub over with car polish to give it a protective finish (not very OS, sorry )

I'm sure someone will come along soon with much better OS suggestions than this!

debbiedebt

Thanks for the tips xxx