[Ghost1]

Greetings all. I am new to forum and hoping someone can offer some advise on how to remove a stubborn stain I have in my bathroom sink. It is less than a year old and believe it is vitreous china. I have used baking soda, white vinegar, and a mixture of baking soda and dish washing liquid. I am trying not to use a commercial abrasive cleaner. I have attached a picture of stain.

 

[Nik333]

Did you try bleach? Of you want a low concentration, you can fill the basin, plug it and add bleach. Let it soak.



Was it there when you moved in?

 

[Ghost1]

We remodeled bathroom about 6 months ago and everything was new. We are on a well so I'm sure it's from the water. I will try bleach and advise. Thanks for reply

 

[mathmonger]

I don't think bleach will do anything. And it could damage the metal.

You need an acid to dissolve those minerals. Try a little toilet bowl cleaner with an extended dwell time.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

For well water stains we use a 23% acid from the janitorial supply and if the build-up has been there for awhile a Pumice scouring stick ( available most anywhere ) is necessary with a couple of applications of acid. The stick doesn't normally scratch vitreous china. It may mention precautions on the package.


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pumie-S...ickid=Vxe2e2X17zRkShlUaPSMdxfXUkgSRv3TkyUvWA0

 

[Nik333]

If you're going to use a pumice stick and acid. . . just try Comet, first. If the metal corrodes with mild bleach or mild acid, it's not worth having. Sinks are made for a type of waste water that often includes soap and other chemicals. I handwash clothes, frequently, & the water sometimes contains bleach.

 

[Dave Sal]

I like Bar Keepers Friend.



https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/

 

[Roxygal]

I'd use Bon Ami cleanser over others since it doesn't scratch. I also find Magic Eraser works when nothing else does.

 

[Ghost1]

Thanks all for the help. Wife had some Bar Keepers Friend and tried it. Made a paste and after letting it set for awhile, used a non-metal scrubber and that did the trick. Thanks again.. This is a great forum

 

[SeniorSitizen]

If we could determine the exact ingredients in most all of the scouring products I doubt it would be a surprise that they all contain powered pumice. It's been in Lava hand soap since I was a kid when the bar was a dark gray color and if you ever brush your teeth don't be surprised to find the residue paste to be just a bit gritty. Ever wonder why this guy's teeth are so scoured white. :biggrin2:
As a kid attempting to support a infamous 48 ford coupe, I worked in a paint store framing pictures after school and Saturdays. And what did I have to clean the glass, well yes, powered Pumice purchased in 10 gallon kegs and rubbed with my hand until no resistance, I mean 0.0, was felt.

 

[Nik333]

https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SDS_BKF_Cleanser_Polish_6-12-15.pdf