How to Shine a Bathroom Sink

Smooth, shining bathroom fixtures are easier to clean than gritty surfaces.

A shining bathroom makes everyone feel more comfortable because shiny also means clean and sanitary. Unfortunately, a bathroom sink can accumulate soap residue, stains and tiny scratches that dull its surface, no matter how many times you clean it. Happily, it's easier than it seems to salvage a dull sink and make it shiny once again.

Things You'll Need

• Scrub cloth
• Bleach cleaner
• Dry cloths
• Car wax

Instructions

1. Wipe out loose hairs and soap with a rag or dishcloth. Shake the rag out into a trash can. Afterwards, rinse the cloth well.

2. Spray the sink with a bleach cleaner, and let it sit for a minute.

3. Wipe out the sink, this time scrubbing as you go.

4. Rinse the sink and your rag with clean water. Clean any dull-looking spots you missed. Rinse again.

5. Wipe the sink down with a clean dry cloth, removing any residual moisture.

6. Apply a small bit of wax to a clean cloth and wipe it onto the surface of the sink. Rub it in as you go. Continue until you have covered the entire sink with a thin coat. Let it dry, buff it with a clean cloth to bring out the shine and remove residue, and then repeat the process.

Tips & Warnings

• The shine should last about two months, When you see that water no longer beads, it's time to rewax.

• Wipe clean chrome fixtures with a dryer sheet to shine them up.

• Pour boiling water into the drain once a month to clear out whiskers and other debris.

• This technique also works on bathtub walls.

• Do not use steel wool or harsh abrasives on your sink. They leave fine scratches that eventually accumulate and ruin the sink's surface

• Never use wax on the floor of a bathtub. It's too slippery to safely stand on.

References

• Merry Maids: House Cleaning Tips

Resources

• Mrs. Clean Housecleaning Specialists: Cleaning Bathroom Tile and Grout
• Creative Homemaking: Bathroom Cleaning Tips