Q: My husband took a steel wool pad to my porcelain sink. He says thats how you clean it. Please advise.

Thank you,
Mary S

Mary, tell your hubby that porcelain needs very little muscle power and that by using steel wool on the sink it can cause it to have fine scratches which can weaken the porcelain.) Try this old time cleaning remedy. Make a cleaning paste using a little white vinegar and baking soda. Pass your cloth around the sink with the paste, then wipe off. Don't forget to rinse the sink out with warm water, then dry with a soft cloth. A great ready made product is Old Dutch, its one of my favorites. If your sink has rust, you could try the product ZUD diluted with a little water ( you can find it at Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Randall's Supermarkets and Home Depot). This stuff is not harsh on the sink. Just let it sit for about 10 minutes on the stained area...rinse well with water.

 

P.S. Don't forget to hide the steel wool from hubby...put it under lock and key! :-)

 

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