Belfast sink needs cleaning up

Skintmama

I use a cream cleaner but I think I will give the lemon juice and bicarb a try. We live in a soft water area so limescale is not a problem but the sinks still get the grey film.

kaya

vinegar does the job, just normal malt "put it on your chips" stuff, wipe it on and leave it for 1/2 hour then rinse :-)

bigmuffins

:beer:I use washing powder on my white sink - I either sprinkle dry powder on damp sink surfaces, leave for a few mins and then scrub off with non-stick pan scourer (for badly stained sink), then rinse off with warm water or wash some handwash items - bras or woollens - and get clean washing AND sparkling sink! :money::money::money:


In fact, I use washing powder to clean lots of stuff - soak burnt saucepans, clean cooker hob (sprinkle on dry washing powder and spray with water to dampen, leave for few mins and then wipe off with damp cloth or sponge, rinse cloth and wipe again to remove any trace of soapiness)
Any greasy surfaces in kitchen - floors, worktops, tiles, bath, very diluted for walls, whatever!
Can use dry as abrasive or damp/in solution. Works well, is quick and easy and best of all :money: as don't need loads of different cleaners in cupboard!

HTH

:beer:

nikki1520

Can also recommend barkeepers friend - is very good, especially if you have transfer of metal (from cutlery etc) which looks like a scratch or crack in the sink!!

Kevie192

I use this, find it excellent all round the house for stubborn dirt. Usually can be found in pound shops too!

GreenQueen

When we had our kitchen redone, including a ceramic sink, they gave us a pack of Barkeepers friend, and I've used that ever since, as it's fantastic. Very like old fashioned scouring powder (remember Ajax, anyone?). I buy it from a local independent hardware shop, but just googled and realised you can get it from Amazon - think I've also seen it in the Kleeneze catalogue.

It looks expensive, but one pot lasts a long time. I usually sprinkle it on and rub the worst bits with the dry powder and then add a bit of water and wipe the rest before rinsing.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Homecare-Bar-Keepers-Friend-Original/dp/B0010VUWS8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325769964&sr=8-1

squeaky

This older thread has some ideas too: Belfast sink needs cleaning up

I'll merge them together later. Good luck

Need2bthrifty

GreenQueen wrote: »

When we had our kitchen redone, including a ceramic sink, they gave us a pack of Barkeepers friend, and I've used that ever since, as it's fantastic. Very like old fashioned scouring powder (remember Ajax, anyone?).

Oh yes I remember it and Vim, that and a bit of elbow grease :rotfl:

building_with_lego

Barkeeper's friend is cheaper than that in the co-operative, we have a local independent DIY place that has it cheaper, and Lakeland has it for £2.29. Brilliant stuff, lasts for ages, and is approved by the Vegetarian Society!

kaya

You should not use anything abrasive like barkeepers friend or vim/jif/ajax on a ceramic like a belfast sink, it will eventually cut into the glaze and then all the dirt and scum will stick to where the glaze has been scratched/cut and your sink will be completely ruined, thats why vinegar or anything acidic is better for the job, washing powder should be ok as well