Bathroom Sink Stains

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These are cigarette burns someone did before I moved in. How can I get rid of them?

Jackie Webb · Answer

had a similar problem and the only thing i found was to gently sand it off then polish with a car wax. be carefull not to scratch the rest of the basin.

Kathy Winning · Answer

file with finger nail file

Christina Webber · Answer

If your sink is enamel over cast iron, try making a paste from Comet or Bar Keepers Friend. Let the paste soak for a little while, then SCRUB! My favorite scrubbing pads, of all time are the green pads made by 3M (I cannot live without these!). Just keep repeating until stains are gone. If your sink is of the molded type, be careful as this is easy to scratch. But, you can purchase the new scrubbing pads that are specifically made for no scratching, as well as cleaning powders. Good luck! :-)

Chris aka monkey · Answer

@Jackie comet with bleach and scrub scrub scrub xx

Glenda Hayward · Answer

If they are just stains. Sprinkle Bicarbonate of Soda over the marks then add white vingar, it will bubble. Leave for a while then rub off. Even works for yellow water stains on the bath and basin.

Gladys Rhoads · Answer

those are my go to first items. unplugs drains cleans drains and freshens up refs. and the counter tops, boils of lime stains from toilet or sinks or any container you had water sitting in and the water evaporated leaving the lime residue so many other things it helps and I use vinegar to take soap from my clothes (does not leave smell) I buy them in the gallon or larger size if you have a food boil over sprinkle baking soda on it the put on the vinegar on and watch it boil loose. Always remember the open baking soda next to the stove to put out any fire.

Teresa Schultz · Answer

Mr Clean Magic Erasers work wonderful, depending on how deep the burn is!

Adrian · Answer

I've never been able to remove these types of stains sadly. Sanding may be the only hope but keep in mind the are will be a little rough and attract staining in the future.

Judy · Answer

What kind of sink do you have? if it's enamel or porcelain you can use cleanser (like Comet) but if it's the one piece molded sink & counter top kind cleanser will scratch it & I suspect you're stuck with the burns.

Leanne · Answer

I just used an SOS pad and most of the nicoteen marks came off pretty well

Khm11910838 · Answer

Pumice Stones

Shawna Bailey · Answer

If for some reason the really can't come off I just used a great product called rust-oleum tub and tile to paint a sink and shower that I thought we had to get rid of.

Laura Williams-May · Answer

Pardon but comet and other scrubbing powders are too abrasive, it will remove porcelian. I had an old tub from the 20's that was practically uncleanable and Bon Ami did it. it polishes rather than abrades

Mary · Answer

can I use lime away

Deb K · Answer

Hi Jackie, hope this helps you out. Emery cloth and cultured marble polish to shine it up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=farogZiUCg4

Mogie · Answer

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Try bleach ing out the stain. If you are not positive that the stain is from a cigarette, first treat it as a mineral stain. These are the easiest to remove and can be lifted by covering the area with a rag saturated with bleach for about an hour, then scrubbing. It is definitely worth a try before you break out the big guns.

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Try an abrasive cleaner. Wet the area, then scrub it with a cleaner like Ajax. Use firm, circular motions and rinse frequently so you can see if you are making progress. If the results are good, then keep scrubbing until the stain is gone. It could take awhile. Watch for damage to your sink, though, since abrasive cleaners can be hard on the finish and the seal.

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Try sanding off the stain. If the stain has blistered, you will need to sand the entire area. This will harm the finish on your sink, so be ready to do some damage control. Start with the lowest-grit sandpaper, which is also the roughest. Once you have sanded off the brown, damaged area, use progressively finer grits to polish the area until it once again gleams like glass. You will have removed any finish or seal that was on the surface of the sink, so you will need to address this issue.

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Reseal the damaged area. Use the paintbrush to apply a small amount of sealant to the area that you repaired. You will need to use a sealant that is compatible with your sink material, so check the label before you start sealing. Apply the sealant evenly and allow plenty of time for it to dry--at least 5 hours--before you use the sink.

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