Composite Kitchen Sink Clean 🚰 | Kitchen sinks are some of the easiest yet most satisfying areas to clean! The Pink Stuff paste is our favorite go-to for this sink material but there are many ways you can tackle the job!
A 50% mix of water and white vinegar can be used to remove limescale deposits, ensure to rinse thoroughly after use, do not leave the vinegar in contact with the surface. A nylon scratch pad or toothbrush can be used on difficult areas. Dry the sink after use to delay future build up.
Prevent Damage: Avoid letting water or cleaning solutions sit in the sink for long periods, which can cause discoloration and mineral deposits. Chemical Hazards: Never use harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia directly on your sink, as they can harm the composite material.
Editor's note: Because The Pink Stuff paste is more abrasive, we don't recommend using it on glass, stainless steel appliances or areas prone to scratching.
Be especially carefully with glass, highly polished steel surfaces and ceramic hobs. If in doubt always test first on an inconspicuous area. Do not use on hot or warm surfaces.
“I tried out The Pink Stuff on my own stainless steel fridge to get the rust spots out, and miraculously it worked!” 💖 Our 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is a highly effective cleaning solution for your refrigerator. Its mild abrasive texture is great for tackling spills, stains, and residue without damaging the interior surfaces!
This type of sink is easy to clean
Keeping it clean is also important. You can use a magic eraser sponge to remove stains and a 50/50 water-bleach solution for cleaning.
This is from Bar Keeper's Friend: Bar Keepers Friend (BKF) can be used to remove stubborn stains from composite sinks, but it shouldn't be used for DAILY cleaning.
Weight: Composite sinks are typically heavier than stainless steel sinks, which can make installation a bit more challenging. Ensure your benchtop can support the weight and consider consulting a professional installer if needed.
If your composite sink has limescale staining or hard water stains, these can show up clearly against a dark-coloured sink. For these, you do need to use a diluted vinegar to help remove them. The key is not to use straight vinegar on the sink, but to make a mixture that is 50% water and 50% vinegar.
Since the material is not entirely heat proof, you'll want to avoid pouring boiling water in a granite composite sink.
Avoid substances like bleach and harsh chemical cleaners as this could damage the surface of your sink and cause staining. Chemicals to avoid include ammonia, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloride and sulphuric acid.
Stain-Resistance — Composite sinks are nonporous, which makes them highly stain-resistant. It's always a good idea to wipe down, rinse and dry a sink frequently.
Another abrasive you can try is very fine grain sandpaper (e.g.. 1,000 or 1,200 grit) – used wet – to gently rub away the stain. This is used very effectively on burn stains on marble so should also work well for sinks made of similar natural stone or their composites.
REMOVING STAINS AND MINOR SCUFF MARKS:
Rinse well. Also, the use of BAR KEEPERS FRIEND (directions included on bottle or can) will help remove stubborn stains. (NOTE: Dark colored sinks must be rinsed thoroughly with hot water).
To remove a whitish haze caused by calcium or limescale, try using CTP brand, Calcium, Lime, Rust and Soap Scum Remover or Supreme Surface® Scum and Mineral Deposit Remover. If you Google the phrase "White Haze On Granite Composite Sinks" and look for the blog on MunroCo Brands.
Taking Care of Your Sink
Do not use a plastic washing-up bowl in the sink as grit and other particles may become embedded in the bowl and scratch or erode the sink surface.
How long will a composite granite sink last? Composite granite sinks are quite durable and can last decades with normal use and proper care.
Cracks. Even scratch-resistant quartz won't withstand being dropped or repeatedly hit with a heavy object. Similarly, if a quartz sink is exposed to high heat over a long period, it may shift and crack. Even though quartz is a durable material, it's not indestructible.
Limescale will often build up, especially in hard water areas. Hard water stains are particularly noticeable on darker-pigmented composite sinks.
The Pink Stuff Cream Cleaner is great for general build up of grime and soap deposits around the bath and sink areas.
Absolutely! On every surface we tried it on, it worked perfectly. It makes light work of small stains and you can leave it on for 5-10 minutes to really get into tougher stains. Make sure to rinse well as it does leave a powdery residue behind.
In side-by-side comparisons, Tangerine Clean removed gunk and black stains on the backside of pots. However, when it was matched against The Pink Stuff, it often required more scrubbing time or a more abrasive sponge to keep up.