I put a clear rubber protector on the bottom of my new granite composite sink to keep it from scratching, and now I have dark spots. How can I remove them?
Try scrubbing it with a soft cloth coated in diluted white vinegar, then rinse well.
Barkeeper's Friend is excellent for stainless steel.
For stainless steel, rub in the direction of the grain!
Here are some solutions you could use and see if it works for you: learn.compactappliance.com/
Also, you can get staining/darkening if you water is more hard.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I soaked an item in my granite composite sink, using Vanish for colours. Unfortunately it contains bleach. There is now a bleach mark all around the sink. Is there anything I can do to improve it?
By D.Wright from U.K.
If the granite sink is stained, use a cleanser that is designed especially for granite. You can usually find them at home improvement or hardware stores. Don't use a harsh scrubbing cleanser on a granite sink.
I have used Magic Eraser on many difficult stains. In Canada they are made by Mr. Clean, but I have had equal success with the ones from the Dollar Store. You might try one of your Pound Shops for them. Good Luck
Hoorah! Thanks very much I used a Majic Eraser, and also went over it with Hob Brite (very carefully) and washed it off with lots of water. Hey presto no more bleach stains.
Thank you Leslie, that worked!
I have tea stains in my black composite sink that will not come off. I have tried BarKeepers Friend, Supreme Surface Scum & Mineral Deposit Remover, Supreme Surface Granite & Quartz Cleaner, and CTP Granite & Quartz Treatment.
I saw comments that vinegar and water will remove stains. I read on a few other websites that vinegar should not be used on composite sinks. I don't know what else to try.Try the Magic Eraser
Diluted vinegar 1\2 vinegar 1\2 water can work on newer stains,just don't let it sit for more than a few minutes. Older stains make a paste with water and baking soda and use a soft rag or sponge and gently scrub out spots.
Best wishes!
Stubborn stains seem to be difficult to remove from composite sinks and most likely, black makes it even more difficult.
Here are a couple of suggestions from Hunker web site:
"Spray the stains with a 50-50 mix of white vinegar and water or apply a paste made with baking soda and a little water to the stains. Rinse the sink and then wipe it dry."
"Mix a 50-50 solution of bleach and water and apply it to the most stubborn sink stains. Drench the sink with water after cleaning it. Then wipe it dry."
www.hunker.com/
The Magic Eraser removed every bit of the tea stains. My sink looks great again. Thank you!
You are welcome! I get the knockoffs from China on Amazon. It takes a while to ship, but so worth it
Try Awesome You can get it at Dollar General stores Removes coffee berry smokers stains wonderful And its only a $1 I always keep it on hand Great on greasy stuff too
Per you suggestion, I tried the magic eraser on my 2 year old granite composit sink, which was very stained from coffee and tea. I was shocked! It took away all stains, which absorbed into the magic eraser!
I put nail polish remover in a red plastic cup to take off my polish and it put a ring red mark from the cup onto my sink how do I get it off.
You can try these suggestions:
Spray the stain with 50-50 mix of white vinegar and water or apply a paste made with baking soda and a little water to the stains. Rinse the sink and then wipe it dry.
Reference: www.hunker.com/
Barkeeper's Friend and the magic eraser are two options to try.
Hi,
Here are some methods that might help you get the stain out of the counter.
1. Put 1/8 cup of rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle that is 16 ounces. Add a few drops of dawn, fill with water and shake well.
2. Make a poultice out of hydrogen peroxide. Pour some hydrogen peroxide on a cloth or rag, which is the size of the stain.
The cloth should be soaked.
Cover the cloth with a piece of wax paper and then put a weight on top of the cloth.
Leave this for 24 or more hours until the stain is gone.
There are many more suggestions at this site:
I wish you the best at getting the red stain out of your counter top.
Blessings,
Robyn
I foolishly rinsed out a paint brush and roller in my kitchen sink. Now there are white acrylic paint stains of varying intensity remaining on my black composite granite. Any suggestions?
TIA.
Try Barkeepers Friend or the Magic Eraser.
Make a paste from baking soda and water and allow it to sit on the paint stains. Then gently scrape off with a plastic knife.
The best way to get rid of this is baking soda paste. You can make this with a little bit of water and baking soda. Let it sit on the stain and gently scrub it off with a nonabrasive subber or a plactic knife.
Will acetone damage a granite composite sink? I know it can be used on granite, but I'm concerned about the possibility of acetone damaging my sink.
I would use Barkeeper's Friend instead.
I only ever used soap and water or vinegar and baking soda for greasy messes when I had a granite composite sink. It was rental and that was all the landlord said to use. It always worked just fine and I got my whole security deposit back, so I guess I did it OK!
How do I remove a rust stain from granite composite sink?
Please be careful what you try using and make sure it is safe for your sink as many cleaners will damage the surface.
I would suggest trying Magic Eraser (Dollar Tree generic) before anything else as it is safe for this type sink.
Here are a couple of links that have some very good suggestions on cleaning and also how to oil your sink to keep it clean.
homeguides.sfgate.com/
I have a black double sink in my kitchen. It is a composition granite material. The one sink is brand new looking and is the one we use the dish pan in. The other has a disposal unit, and that's the sink we dump all the kitchen waste in. There is some sort of stain or discoloration around the drain hole which I can't remove.
By Ron from Toms River, NJ
For composite granite sinks the best cleaner is baking soda with vinegar a paste with a white non abrasive cleaning pad. if you oil your sink to bring back finish use mineral oil.
I would try Barkeepers Friend
Unfortunately the sink drain unblocker spilled into the sink and caused discolouring. Is there a remedy to get it back to the original black colour?
It is permanently discolored. You can try painting it.
What could stain a black Silgranit sink?
By Karol from Calgary, AB
CARE OF YOUR SILGRANIT® SINK
General Care and Cleaning:
Daily cleaning may be done with any non-abrasive cleaner (i.e. BLANCOCLEAN Composite Sink Cleaner). After every use, rinse and wipe the sink dry with a clean, soft cloth to eliminate any water spots or soap film build-ups.
Removing Stains and Minor Scuff Marks:
Normal Stains ~ For stains, please use BLANCOCLEAN, along with a soft scouring pad.
Stubborn Stains ~ A solution of 50% bleach, 50% water should only be used for tough, stubborn stains. Let the solution sit in the bottom of the sink for one hour; then scrub. Rinse well. Also, the use of Bar Keepers Friend (directions included on bottle) will help remove stubborn stains. Finally, clean with BLANCOCLEAN to put a protective coating back on the sink's surface.
Luster:
BLANCOCLEAN can be used to help bring back the luster. Follow the directions on the bottle.
Miscellaneous:
To remove Calcium Deposits (a white ring around the bottom of your sink): use LIME AWAY
To remove Adhesive Labels: use Acetone (nail polish remover)
Note: Always test non-Blanco branded stain remover in a small, non-visible location
What not to use:
1) Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or scrub pads, such as Steel Wool
2) Straight bleach
3) Commercial alkalis, such as ammonia and/or caustic solutions
4) Drain blocking chemicals that involve filling the sink with water
Note: Always test non-Blanco branded stain remover in a small, non-visible location
Good luck.
