Sink care: how to clean a sink made of artificial stone, metal and ceramics, how to break through a blockage
It is even better if the sink is maintained not with the help of reagents, but with the use of non-aggressive substances – for example, soap, clay, borax, baking soda, etc. How to clean a ceramic sink, as well as a stone and metal sink – is described in detail in the proposed recipes below.
The kitchen sink should be cleaned daily. When washing food and dishes during the day, a huge amount of fat, food particles settle on a sink made of stone, metal and ceramics, which not only clog and pollute it, but also cause bacteria to multiply.
How to wash a metal sink so as not to damage its surface? It is not recommended to use abrasive and highly corrosive substances for cleaning metal sinks. It is advisable to wash such a sink with a soft sponge.
Recipe number 1.
You will need: 50 g of laundry soap, 20 g of chalk, 20 g of clay.
Cooking method. Before cleaning the sink, laundry soap must be cut with a knife or grater. Grind chalk, mix with clay and laundry soap. Add the resulting mixture to 500 ml of water, mix.
Application. Apply the prepared product to a soft sponge and wipe the sink thoroughly, then rinse with clean water.
Recipe number 2.
You will need: 1 tbsp. l. Boers.
Cooking method. Add borax to 400 ml of water, mix.
Application. Apply the resulting product to a soft sponge and thoroughly wipe the sink, then rinse with clean water.
How to wash a ceramic sink?
Contaminated areas on ceramic sinks often acquire a dark tint, so special attention should be paid to such problem areas when washing them.
How to wash a sink made of ceramic? To clean the ceramic surface, it is recommended to use mild detergents of natural origin.
Recipe number 3.
You will need: 1 tbsp. l. baking soda, 1 tbsp. l. table salt, 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice.
Cooking method. Mix baking soda and table salt. Add the resulting mixture to 500 ml of water, pour in lemon juice, mix.
Application. Moisten the sponge with the resulting solution, carefully rub the surface of the sink. Particularly soiled areas can be sprinkled with baking soda, and then rubbed with a damp sponge. Then rinse the sink. Do not use a large amount of baking soda in its pure form, so as not to damage the surface.
How to clean the sink made of artificial stone?
Composite artificial stone has strength and durability, so it is easy to clean. For cleaning it is allowed to use abrasive detergents and hard sponges.
Recipe number 4.
You will need: 30 g of laundry soap, 4 tbsp. l. glycerin, 1 tbsp. l. vodka.
Cooking method. Before cleaning the sink made of artificial stone, you need to cut the laundry soap with a knife or grater, mix with glycerin and vodka. Add the resulting mixture to 500 ml of water, mix.
Application. To clean the surface, apply the prepared product to a soft sponge, wipe the sink thoroughly, then rinse with clean water.
How to clear a blockage in the kitchen sink?
Many have faced a situation where the water in the sink begins to drain very slowly. This is the first sign of blockage. Such a problem can be solved independently, without resorting to the help of specialists. How to break through the blockage in the sink and prevent its recurrence as long as possible?
Recipe number 5.
You will need: 500 g of table salt.
Cooking method. Add table salt to 2 liters of water, mix thoroughly.
Application. Pour the resulting solution into the drain and leave overnight until the fat dissolves. Then rinse the pipe with 1-2 liters of boiling water.