Aside from the toilet, is there a bigger workhorse in the bathroom than the sink? It’s a dedicated zone for hand washing, face cleansing, teeth brushing, face shaving, and even dog bathing or clothes laundering. People throw a lot at their bathroom sinks in hopes that they’re up to the task, which means they need cleaning more regularly than some other places in the loo.
The best way to keep your bathroom sink clean is, of course, a quick wipe-down every few days. But luckily, a deep clean isn’t a heavy lift, and it’s a task that you can check off your list lickety-split.
What you need
- Microfiber cloths: Keep a few on hand so you always have a clean one.
- Toothbrush or small scrub brush: A small brush will allow you to address details and crevices.
- Baking soda: This simple household ingredient is a multipurpose cleaning powerhouse.
- Dish soap: Pair dish soap with baking soda to make a cleaning paste.
Optional:
- Distilled white vinegar: Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and affix it to your faucet with a rubber band to soak away hard-water buildup.
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or a similar melamine sponge: Scrub away stubborn stains.
How long will it take to clean?
This project takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
How to clean a bathroom sink
- If your faucet or drain is particularly grody, tackle that first. Mix a thick paste of baking soda, water, and a drop of dish soap. Then use it to scrub all the crevices and crannies with a toothbrush or small cleaning brush. Wipe any debris away with a damp microfiber cloth. Repeat if necessary.
- Spray the basin of the sink with multipurpose spray and wipe it clean with a microfiber cloth. For any stubborn bits or stains, saturate a melamine sponge and scrub in circular motions. Rinse and pat dry with a microfiber cloth.
- For stainless steel or chrome faucets with scaly hard-water buildup, you can fill a plastic bag with half warm water, half white vinegar and secure it over the faucet with a rubber band. Let it soak for 30 minutes to an hour, and then scrub with a small brush, rinse, and wipe dry.
This article was edited by Jen Gushue.
