The black sink is finding its way into more and more kitchens where it is quickly establishing itself as the central element thanks to its sober elegance and originality. However, it can tend to whiten over time, as limescale in the water tends to leave particularly visible deposits on its black resin. It then loses its splendor and can prove difficult to maintain if you do not protect it and do not regularly clean the entire surface in contact with water. To make it even more complicated to wash, there are also many household products that should never be used on it so as not to damage it. In this article, find out how to clean a black sink, protect it and make it shine without making any mistakes.
Maintenance products to ban when cleaning your black sink
Some cleaning products can irreparably damage your black installations. This is particularly the case:
-Commercial anti-limescale whose solvents and chemicals that are too powerful can cause the color of the sink to fade
-Boiling water used too frequently
-A can of bleach which risks permanently discoloring the resin
-Soda crystals, laundry detergents and other products containing whitening agents
-And finally the abrasive sponge and baking soda (also abrasive) which can leave scratches on this black surface. Use only the soft side of the sponge or a microfiber cloth for washing!
So how do you clean a black sink?
Dailyyou can clean it after each use with dishwashing liquid on a soft sponge. Just remember to rinse the soapy water well and dry the dampened surfaces with a soft cloth.
For a big cleaning or in the case of a bleached sink, you can use white vinegar diluted in equal parts with water in a spray bottle. You will thus obtain a gentle, but very effective cleaning product (stain and scale remover). Spray this solution on your sink as well as on the drainer part and rub with a sponge. Then rinse very carefully with lukewarm water and use a clean, dry cloth to remove traces of water.
Other products to use for this cleaning
As a replacement for white vinegar, you can use household alcohol or lemon juice diluted in water. Both are as effective as vinegar for a heavily clogged and bleached sink. You can also remove stubborn and encrusted stains with a little clay stone. Very clean and degreaser, the black soap can also work wonders on dirt. Finally, there remains the solution of glass product for quick cleaning if you are not too particular about the composition of your products. In all cases, follow cleaning with a long rinse and careful drying with a lint-free cloth (microfiber cloth type).
How to protect your sink for the long term and make it shine
To space out cleanings by at least 10 to 15 days, protect your sink by coating it with a few drops of cooking oil. For example, you can pour a few drops of olive oil on a clean cloth and gently scrub the sink to prevent white stains from returning too quickly. Don’t rinse!
If your sink has aged and lost its shine, you can make it shiny like the first day by doing the same withturpentine. However, this time, be sure to rinse it well.