How to Remove Stains From A Porcelain Sink

There’s a simple mixture of household products you can use to remove rust stains caused by a leaking faucet in a porcelain sink. If you use a rubber sink pad, it too can be cleaned and sanitized.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent
• 1/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach
• 1/4 cup white vinegar

1. Plug the drain and then fill the sink with enough water to cover the drain and the rust stain.

2. Add the liquid dishwashing detergent, bleach, and vinegar in the proportions shown under "Things You'll Need."

3. Leave the solution in the sink over night. In the morning, the stain should be gone. Drain the sink and rinse with hot water.

[Samuelson]

on 8/25/2009 Very useful indeed but not applicable to all stains. I found a useful white paper which revolves around types of stains together with natural and artificial ways to remove them:
http://www.tradeplumbing.co.uk/whitepapers/keep-bathroom-stain-free.pdf

[ScarlettOHairy]

on 12/26/2008 I love how SIMPLE this process is. Thanks!

[QueenofMisc]

on 11/25/2008 Great tips! Thanks for the info!

[vdeneen]

on 9/3/2008 Sometimes these kinds of stains can be very stubborn... thanks for the info!

[GreenGardenChic]

on 9/2/2008 This article is why I love eHow. 5-stars.