specialmama Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Our white acrylic sink has deep scars along the bottom, cutting through the enamel. Previous owners did not treat it well. The dark stains are disgusting, nothing I have works, and my OCD in-laws will be here (for the first time ever) next week! HAAALP!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 There are some tips on this page: http://askville.amazon.com/proper-clean-acrylic-kitchen-sink-remove-stains-cleaners/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=19278021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Cheap solution: sink mats More expensive solution: reglaze/paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 There are some tips on this page: http://askville.amazon.com/proper-clean-acrylic-kitchen-sink-remove-stains-cleaners/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=19278021 Thank you Susan. I've tried all of those things, except for the refinishing. Yikes. Cheap solution: sink mats More expensive solution: reglaze/paint Jules, that last solution is what I was afraid of hearing. Ugh. No time nor funds for that. The thing that irks me is that we had a house sitter last summer. Her dad came over and used "some chemical" and got my sink sparkling clean. I've asked the dd and the wife if they would find out the name of it, and they get back with "he won't tell his secret." :glare: Gee, thanks. :banghead: I'm hoping someone here knows that secret! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 How about soft scrub bleach? You could also try baking soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 How about soft scrub bleach? You could also try baking soda. Tried both. Baking soda does work on the surface of the enamel, but not in the deep grooves and scratches where it's most hideous. It's just blech! Yucky brown blech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Have you tried Bar Keeper's Friend? That stuff is magical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 another vote for barkeepers friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Have you tried Bar Keeper's Friend? That stuff is magical! another vote for barkeepers friend I've never heard of this creature. Where do you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 *sigh* Just looked on their website and they don't sell it in Canada. :crying: ETA: I spoke too soon!!!! I didn't see the little CANADA link at the bottom of their page! YAHOO! I will try to track this stuff down. Thank you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Have you tried straight bleach from the bottle? That's what cleans my sink. You could make some bleach water and spray that. I usually just use a household cleaner that contains bleach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 *sigh* Just looked on their website and they don't sell it in Canada. :crying: ETA: I spoke too soon!!!! I didn't see the little CANADA link at the bottom of their page! YAHOO! I will try to track this stuff down. Thank you!!!! I :001_wub: Barkeeper's Friend. If the stains still don't come clean with that, try leaving a paste of it to sit overnight. Also, if you can't find it in your area, Zud is another cleanser with oxalic acid (which is what makes BF so awesome). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) Ugh. I have a sink like that, too. After trying dozens of things, the thing that works the best for me is to pour bleach into a sink full of warm water and let it sit for about an hour. I hate it, but that's what I have to do. ETA - Wait - my sink has that ceramic or enamel coating (that's not the same as acrylic, is it? :leaving:) Edited July 13, 2011 by LauraGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 there is a product that you can use to sort of reseal the gouges (I used on a bathroom sick) and it works alright. It comes in a bottle with a brush (like nail polish) and dries the color you choose and hard. This is close to what I used http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5600512/porcafix_porcelain_touchup_glaze_easily.html?cat=6 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=porc-a-fix Here are other suggestions http://www.doityourself.com/stry/porcelain-sink-touch-up-paint http://www.ehow.com/how_7619187_touch-up-sink.html Hope this helps Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Have you tried Bar Keeper's Friend? That stuff is magical! :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Also, try a Magic Eraser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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