Removing Stains from Porcelain Sink

jholmes · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 63 Location: Eagan, MN

Was wondering if anyone has had success in removing stains/marks from a porcelain sink. Our porcelain sink is a little worn from the previous owners using an abrasive cleaner or pad, and it gets stained very easy.

I've had success getting some stains out by filling the sink with a bleach solution, but I can't get out metal marks from pot and pans, or rust stains!

Anyone know how to do this?

webmaster · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:50 am Post subject:

Since the porcelain is already damaged by the previous owner you can use this technique...it will get your sink looking brand new!!! I've done it myself.

Buy some Soft Scrub - with bleach, Gel-Gloss, and 3M 'Sandblaster'Finishing Pads (400 Grit!!! This is important, because you don't want to scratch the porcelain further!)
Using the Soft Scrub and Sandblaster Finishing Pads as directed, scrub out any stains or markings. Since your sink is already damaged your not going to make it worse with 400 grit pads. It is essentially wet-sanding out the stains and marks, but it's such a fine grit that it will somewhat polish the sink at the same time.
When your done with this, rinse and wipe the sink so it's completely dry and use the Gel-Gloss as directed to polish and seal the sink even further.

Your sink should come out looking spotless and close to its original shine!!!

Good Luck!

W. Grababrewski · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 8

When you refer to a "Gel-Gloss" are you meaning some type of polyurethane? Oil or water base?

How well does it hold up, could you see doing a tub like this?

webmaster · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:49 am Post subject:

Gel Gloss is a cleaner/polisher designed for many kitchen surfaces, such as marble, porcelain, stainless steel, and fiberglass.

With this application, I've found that the waxes in Gel-Gloss seal worn/scratched porcelain to keep it from staining readily again. I say readily because it won't last forever, but better than not doing anything at all.

kimmey · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

I just bought my first little 2/1 starter condo. The place is pretty nice and spacious for 800 Sq ft. It’s in a great neighborhood. The living room is nice and the bathroom is descending but the kitchen is like a cave from *beep*. The kitchen is a boxed in 10x10 slum, pretty much the same as it was the day they completed it in 1987. Should I spend the time and money on remodeling the kitchen? Any suggestions will appreciate.
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jholmes · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 63 Location: Eagan, MN

You can never go wrong with remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. You most certainly will regain your money. However, you don't want to get too extravagant if the rest of the house is modest, and you plan on selling it to a modest buyer. If you didn't want to put too much money into it you could save money by just replacing cabinet doors instead of whole cabinets.

Kitchens, bathrooms, wallcoverings/paint, and flooring are all things you will regain you money on.

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