The porcelain sink is a standard in many homes. It works well both in bathrooms and kitchens, which isn't a quality of all sink types, and is available in many shapes and sizes. Porcelain sinks can be budget-friendly and easy to find without going far. If you're looking for a new sink because of a renovation or because you're building a new home, look no further than porcelain. Here are the best reasons to consider it.
Reason #1: Porcelain Means Options
One of the reasons porcelain is common is because of the variety of choices and the widespread availability. You can walk into most home improvement centers and find an array of standard porcelain sink types for kitchens and bathrooms. From small, round sinks for guest bathroom vanities to wide-mouthed farm-style sinks for kitchens, porcelain has it all. You can go traditional with undermount sinks or modern with angular basin sinks. If you want more than a basic white sink, porcelain also comes in color and sometimes design with handpainted patterns.
Reason #2: Comparatively Affordable
While porcelain sinks, like all others, come in a range of prices, you can find standard styles, and even more modern basin sinks, that are relatively inexpensive. In a pinch (because of time or money), porcelain sinks are easy to find and budget-friendly. From modern basins to traditional pedestal sinks, you can find a sink that fits your style and economy.
Reason #3: Readily Available
Aside from coming in a variety of styles and shapes and being affordable, porcelain sinks are also commonly available. You don't have to go out of your way (or even out of your home) to find what you need. If there's a home improvement store near you, then you'll have a good selection of basic traditional and some modern porcelain sinks to choose from. Or, stay right inside your home and find what you need online. If you want a more creative style of porcelain sink, look online or visit a nearby home design showroom.
Reason #4: Flexible
Porcelain sinks fit in both bathrooms and kitchens, and work with a variety of interior design styles. It doesn't matter if your house is colonial-inspired, shabby chic, or industrial. Even a standard white porcelain sink can blend into any one of these styles. Just find a faucet that's fancy or sleek to complete the look you want. But, even better, if you shop around you can find a sink created with your design sense in mind. And it doesn't necessarily mean breaking your renovation budget either. Just go online to find exactly what you're looking for.
Porcelain is an excellent choice for all kinds of home kitchens and bathrooms. You have several options when it comes to size, shape, color, and even pattern. If you need a sink that's relatively inexpensive, porcelain sinks have lower range price options too. They're easy to find, whether in-store on online. And they work with so many design styles, you'll have no trouble finding a sink that meets your criteria. However you look at it, porcelain sinks are a wonderful addition to any home.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
How to Clean a Porcelain Sink
Porcelain sinks may take a little more effort to keep clean but their durability, cost-effectiveness, and general style flexibility make them desirable for any type of home. So what can you do to keep those pesky spots and stains off of your beautiful porcelain sink? Here are some rules of thumb to follow to keep your sink looking fresh and shiny.
Basic Cleaning of Porcelain Sinks
For a regular cleaning regimen, use non-abrasive cleaning products and tools. Porcelain sinks have protective coatings that harsh or abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads will damage. Once the protective coating is gone, so is the sink's defense against stains. So be sure to go light on what you clean with.
Fighting Stains
Porcelain sinks can stain, especially if the protective finish has been damaged somehow. Stains, depending on the toughness, can be removed in a few different ways.
Try fresh lemon juice as your first defense. As soon as a stain appears, chop up a lemon and rub it on the stain. Let the juice sit for 10 minutes. If it looks like the stain is gone, rinse the lemon juice off. If the stain is still there, leave it another 10 minutes and then rinse. This works well for newer stains and can even be done on a weekly basis to keep on top of stains. However, if stains are older or the lemon juice hasn't worked, go to the next solution.
Mix a little alum and lemon juice together and apply it to the stain and scrub with a sponge. This method may take some time and elbow grease but it may be more effective than just the lemon juice.
Harsher stains may require bleach. However, bleach can damage the finish so use it with discretion or try a bleach pen instead. To deal with larger stains or replenish the white of the sink, stop the sink and fill it with bleach or another cleaning product that has bleach in it. Let it sit for about 10 minutes but be sure not to leave it much longer than that. As soon as the stains are gone, drain the sink and rinse it thoroughly. Again, bleach damages the porcelain finish so use sparingly.
Keep Your Sink Shiny
Aside from regular cleaning and applying lemon juice or bleach to remove stains, there's another basic household product that can effectively keep porcelain looking like new. To keep up the beautiful shine that porcelain is known for, use vinegar. Pour the vinegar (household white vinegar for instance) right onto the porcelain and wash with a soft cloth or sponge. Then, rinse the sink well to get rid of the vinegar smell. You may be surprised by just how shiny it gets!
Take care of your new or old porcelain sink by following this basic cleaning regimen. Use non-abrasive cleaning agents for regular washing. Get rid of stains with fresh lemon juice, a mixture of lemon juice and alum, or for really tough stains use bleach. And keep the finish shiny and clean with a semi-regular vinegar bath. Using these few tips will keep your sink beautiful for years down the road.
Basic Cleaning of Porcelain Sinks
For a regular cleaning regimen, use non-abrasive cleaning products and tools. Porcelain sinks have protective coatings that harsh or abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads will damage. Once the protective coating is gone, so is the sink's defense against stains. So be sure to go light on what you clean with.
Fighting Stains
Porcelain sinks can stain, especially if the protective finish has been damaged somehow. Stains, depending on the toughness, can be removed in a few different ways.
Try fresh lemon juice as your first defense. As soon as a stain appears, chop up a lemon and rub it on the stain. Let the juice sit for 10 minutes. If it looks like the stain is gone, rinse the lemon juice off. If the stain is still there, leave it another 10 minutes and then rinse. This works well for newer stains and can even be done on a weekly basis to keep on top of stains. However, if stains are older or the lemon juice hasn't worked, go to the next solution.
Mix a little alum and lemon juice together and apply it to the stain and scrub with a sponge. This method may take some time and elbow grease but it may be more effective than just the lemon juice.
Harsher stains may require bleach. However, bleach can damage the finish so use it with discretion or try a bleach pen instead. To deal with larger stains or replenish the white of the sink, stop the sink and fill it with bleach or another cleaning product that has bleach in it. Let it sit for about 10 minutes but be sure not to leave it much longer than that. As soon as the stains are gone, drain the sink and rinse it thoroughly. Again, bleach damages the porcelain finish so use sparingly.
Keep Your Sink Shiny
Aside from regular cleaning and applying lemon juice or bleach to remove stains, there's another basic household product that can effectively keep porcelain looking like new. To keep up the beautiful shine that porcelain is known for, use vinegar. Pour the vinegar (household white vinegar for instance) right onto the porcelain and wash with a soft cloth or sponge. Then, rinse the sink well to get rid of the vinegar smell. You may be surprised by just how shiny it gets!
Take care of your new or old porcelain sink by following this basic cleaning regimen. Use non-abrasive cleaning agents for regular washing. Get rid of stains with fresh lemon juice, a mixture of lemon juice and alum, or for really tough stains use bleach. And keep the finish shiny and clean with a semi-regular vinegar bath. Using these few tips will keep your sink beautiful for years down the road.
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