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What is The Best Way of Cleaning a Plastic Sink?

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  • Luna69
    Luna69 Posts: 409 Forumite
    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
    MrsB_2 Posts: 659 Forumite
    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.
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  • Luna69
    Luna69 Posts: 409 Forumite
    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
    Jasminda Posts: 39 Forumite
    Have you tried soaking the marks in lemon juice?
  • jackieb
    jackieb Posts: 27,605 Forumite
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    Astonish paste?
  • MiM
    MiM Posts: 661 Forumite
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    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
    debbiedebt Posts: 224 Forumite
    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
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  • mineallmine
    mineallmine Posts: 3,053 Forumite
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    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.
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  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    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 :o)

    I'm sure someone will come along soon with much better OS suggestions than this!
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  • debbiedebt
    debbiedebt Posts: 224 Forumite
    Thanks for the tips xxx
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