Scrubbing Bubbles is fine. So is a mild white vinegar/lemon juice/water solution, if you prefer a non-chemical alternative. If you need to “scrub” the sink, a little baking soda sprinkled on the sponge is very kind to the surface. Any non-abrasive kitchen cleaning product should be OK.
Short answer - yes, you can. I have cleaned my sink with Scrubbing Bubbles. Mostly I use baking soda, or bleach. Be careful with bleach! Do not inhale the fumes. And make sure you don't spill any on your clothes.
These are the things that make sinks one of the dirtiest spots in your home. Fortunately, you don't have to bleach the sink every day to keep your home healthy. Everyday dish soap or natural cleaners like baking soda and vinegar, coupled with a good scrub brush, can keep germs at bay.
Surfaces: Tubs, shower walls, vinyl shower curtains, shower doors, sinks, countertops and vanity tops. Cleans glazed ceramic tile, stainless steel, chrome fixtures, fiberglass, vinyl and glazed porcelain surfaces.
Using a baking soda and vinegar mixture is an environmentally friendly way to clear minor sink clogs, but Abrams says you may need to repeat the process two to three times to achieve the best results. Measure and pour one cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by one cup of white vinegar.
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid)
Properties and Uses: Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid, is a highly corrosive acid used extensively by plumbers to clear severe clogs. It reacts rapidly with organic materials in drains, breaking them down into simpler compounds that can be easily flushed away.
Scrubbing Bubbles® may be marketed as a bathroom cleaner but it also works well with kitchen cleaning. If you have linoleum floors, use the product to rub grime and dirt out quickly. Scrubbing Bubbles® also goes hard to work on oily build-up on stovetops, ovens and surface areas.
Porcelain tiles tend to be harder, more resilient and more stain-resistant than ceramic tiles. They are one of the easiest types of tile to maintain but their surface can eventually be eroded by the regular use of corrosive chemicals such as ammonia, bleach or acids that can also damage the grout and loosen the tiles.
Allow foam to penetrate dirt and soap scum. For tough jobs, let stand for several minutes before wiping. For heavily soiled areas, re-application may be needed. Wipe dry after rinsing, if desired.
You can use any EPA-certified disinfectant on your Sinkology fireclay, vitreous china, nickel, or stainless steel sink. It's possible that you have some of these products already in your home, like Clorox or Lysol wipes, so you can get to disinfecting right away.
Remember the 1:2 ratio: one part baking soda to two parts white vinegar.
For harder to clean stains on ceramic/fireclay sinks, we recommend using an equal-parts water and bleach solution or non-abrasive cleaner. Always rinse your sink thoroughly after cleaning and dry with a soft dry cloth to restore its original shine.
While there are a few cleaners that can be used on all surfaces, there are some that you want to avoid because they are too abrasive for the surfaces in the bathroom. Products that claim that they have scrubbing bubbles in them to lift mildew, mold or dirt off of surfaces should be avoided.
Using White Vinegar
White vinegar can kill bacteria without presenting the same risks as chemical cleaners. To clean your sink with vinegar, mix up a solution of equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Because of vinegar's versatility as a cleanser, it's a good idea to always have a spray bottle of it handy.
1) you should never mix cleaning chemicals. Ever. 2) scrubbing bubbles IS a chemical cleaner, this particular one does not contain bleach but it is chemical. Vinegar and water are also chemicals, scientifically speaking.
Next, ensure you're NOT scrubbing any of the tiled areas with bleach or ammonia products. Chemical cleaners, such as, Tilex, Soft Scrub, Scrubbing Bubbles, or ammonia products will nearly always result in your tile surfaces' grout becoming very discolored.
Avoid mixing lemon juice or vinegar with each other or with hydrogen peroxide (or bleach), as the combination can be toxic. In addition, do not use hydrogen peroxide (or bleach) on a rust stain in a porcelain sink.
Some household members will use vinegar to clean porcelain tiles. However, experts suggest this is not a good idea because vinegar has a high acidic content which can damage the quality of the porcelain.
Scrubbing Bubbles is fine. So is a mild white vinegar/lemon juice/water solution, if you prefer a non-chemical alternative. If you need to “scrub” the sink, a little baking soda sprinkled on the sponge is very kind to the surface. Any non-abrasive kitchen cleaning product should be OK.
Chemical Name CAS-No. Weight percent Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 1.00 - 5.00 Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 1.00 - 5.00 Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 1.00 - 5.00 The specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of this composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
We're happy to tell you the Scrubbing Bubbles® products that appear on our www.scrubbingbubbles.com site are safe for septic systems when used according to label directions.
The fizzing reaction and gas created may help loosen some small blockages. However, it is not typically strong enough to break down larger clogs or remove hard-to-reach debris. As a result of the above facts, if you have a serious drain clog, using baking soda and vinegar is unlikely to be effective.
Use a drain cleaner – Products like Drano or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar can help dissolve buildup in your drain. There's a great recipe you can make here, Baking Soda & Vinegar Buildup Remover. Using a garbage disposal can also prevent build-up and unpleasant smells.
Drain snakes also called drain rooters or augers, use a long cable with a spiral-shaped head.