How to Clean Cultured Marble Sinks
Cultured marble sinks were a popular feature for a few decades and are still produced today. Generally, the cultured marble sink is part of a seamless vanity, and often if you are moving into an older home or a rental, it is likely that the sink isn't brand new. This means that there is a good possibility that your cultured marble sink has scratches or has been cleaned with an abrasive that stripped off its finish. Cleaning a cultured marble sink is easy, with the right products. With a little work, your cultured marble sink can look good. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Foaming soap cleanser
- Rag
- 300+ grit sandpaper
- Undiluted 5 percent white vinegar
- Spray bottle
- Water
- Distilled water
- Towel
- Polishing wax
- Buffer (optional)
Instructions
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Clean the sink with a foaming cleanser that doesn't contain abrasives. Apply the cleanser and wipe with a soft rag. Do not use powdered cleansers, steel wool, scrub pads or any cleanser with abrasives. These will scratch the surface.
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Moisten a small piece of very fine 300+ grit sandpaper. Rub the wet sandpaper lightly along any scratch, rubbing in the direction of the scratch. This will help reduce the lifted edge of the scratch.
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Spray the sink with a 50/50 mixture of undiluted 5 percent white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. The vinegar will kill any bacteria and will not damage the cultured marble. Rinse the sink with water.
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Rinse the sink again using distilled water. Dry the sink immediately with a towel. Distilled water will not leave mineral deposits on your sink.
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Apply a countertop polish such as Gel Gloss and buff out by hand with a rag or use an orbital buffer with a lambswool pad. Buff until the sink and countertop are shiny.
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Tips & Warnings
If the finish on your sink has dulled or been misused then it is important to rewax your sink fairly often.
Never store products on your sink, as most beauty products will damage or stain the counter and sink.
