I have a “slop sink” in my laundry room that I use when I mop the

Auria A. Duncan
by Auria A. Duncan
I mop the tile floors of my home. I have a water ring around it and I‘ve tried, every cleanser on the market to eliminate that ring. Nothing works! I’ve also tried Borax, baking soda, clorox, peroxide, Comet cleanser, alcohol, nail polish remover, and many more, with no luck. Help me clean my sink, please!

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  • Gladys S Gladys S on Apr 14, 2018

    howbabout Mr Clean sponges

  • Ken Ken on Apr 14, 2018

    I cannot tell you how great it is that you listed the things you have tried. Most just say "I've tried everything" We don't have a solution for that.


    What you have not tried, and will work, is white vinegar. It will take some persistence, depending on how much mineral buildup there is. You may also try a product called "CLR", available at Walmart. I have not seen a comparison between that product and vinegar so I don't know if it works any better, but you probably have vinegar already. Best of luck on your project!

    • Auria A. Duncan Auria A. Duncan on Apr 14, 2018

      Thanks, Ken. I will try CLR cause I’ve tried vinegar and it didn’t do anything. I do have CLR.

  • Thelma Travis Thelma Travis on Apr 14, 2018

    How about vinegar? or Baking soda?

  • CAnn CAnn on Apr 14, 2018

    try making a paste of peroxide and baking soda

  • Liz Liz on Apr 14, 2018

    Do not use vinegar on aluminum sinks. If you use vinegar, make sure to neutralize with baking soda. What was on the floors that you washed? If it was grease, use a degreaser "Dawn". Clean with soft water if possible. Consider emptying pail outside in the future.

  • Emily Emily on Apr 14, 2018

    Your sink is probably like the utility sink we have in our basement. It is made of a material (not porcelain, not stainless steel) that is not possible to be cleaned. Would be better just to replace it, but with a higher quality sink..