SIMPLY SPARKLING SINKS Clogs A mixture of equal parts vinegar, salt, and baking soda may help open up a slow draining sink. Pour solution down drain; let it sit 1 hour, then pour boiling or very hot tap water down drain. Clear a minor sink clog with a mixture of 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar. Let stand 3 hours, then flush with hot water. Odors The rubber seal on garbage disposals can retain odors. To deodorize it, remove seal and let it soak in vinegar for 1 hour. Stains Tackle mineral deposits around your sinks faucets by squirting them with undiluted vinegar. Let vinegar sit 15 minutes or longer, then scrub away deposits with an old toothbrush. Clean minor stains in a white porcelain sink with a sprinkling of baking soda and a sponge dampened with vinegar. Stains are best tackled immediately. For tough or aged stains in a white porcelain sink, cover stained areas with paper towels saturated in household bleach (wear rubber gloves and make sure room is well ventilated). Leave paper towels for 1/2 hour or until they dry out. Remove towels and rinse area thoroughly. Follow this treatment by cleaning sink with pure vinegar to remove bleach smell.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:32:56 +0000
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