- 1). Fill your sink with hot tap water. Marla Cilley, a cleaning expert also known as the FlyLady, advocates pouring a cup of household bleach into the hot water. Many acrylic sink manufacturers state that this is safe, but you should check your manual and test the bleach in an inconspicuous place first. If you cannot use bleach, add a cup of white vinegar instead.
- 2). Allow your sink to sit for one hour so the hot water mixture can loosen any grime that is coating your acrylic sink. This will save you lots of muscle work and help you avoid damaging your sink by scrubbing it too vigorously.
- 3). Drain the hot water solution from your sink and rinse it thoroughly with hot water to remove all traces of bleach or vinegar. Chemicals that remain on your acrylic sink for extended periods of time can damage it. In addition, some cleaning products produce toxic gases when mixed with other chemicals. Thoroughly rinsing your sink will prevent these problems.
- 4). Wet your washcloth with warm water and squirt some liquid dish detergent onto it. You should avoid using harsh cleaners or brushes that may damage the finish on your acrylic sink. Washcloths are textured enough to remove grime, yet they will not damage your sink.
- 5). Scrub your sink with your soapy washcloth, remembering to also go after the faucet and any trim surrounding your acrylic sink. Use an old toothbrush reserved only for cleaning to get into cracks and crevices or attack particularly stubborn areas.
- 6). Rinse your sink with warm water and then dry it with a lint-free cloth. You can avoid having to go through this intense cleaning process with your acrylic sink by simply rinsing it out and drying it with your lint-free cloth after every use, along with spraying it with a water and bleach solution once a week, being careful to thoroughly rinse off the bleach.
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