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The plugholes and baskets in my sink are quite stained (Like a tea colour).Is there any tips other mums might have to get rid of the stains and bring out the shine?

Posted by anon,23/10/13

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  • To clear & clean your plughole, add a couple of teaspoons of baking soda to your plughole and follow it with a cup of white vinegar. The solution will work together to dissolve blockages and clear & clean your plugholes so that your drains can work properly once again.


  • I had the same problem and used a scourer and hot water and dish washing liquid.


  • Try making a paste of bicarb soda and a little water. Smear it on the stains, let it sit for as long as you like, and give it a good scrub. Repeat if you don’t get desired result


  • I use bi-carb with a bottle brush. When it looks good I then brush with an old toothbrush using bleach. Spotless in no time. Plus it leaves it smelling fresh again.


  • What interesting comments read on this! Thanks


  • A good scrub with vinegar and bicarbonate soda.


  • bicarb and lemon juice – make a thick paste, leave it on for a bit, then rinse off – perfection. works on stainless sinks and draining boards too


  • i would try bleach and see how you go.


  • Exit mould works great


  • Bleach, Jiff, Gumption are all products that have worked for me and a good scourer. When I use bleach I put the plug in, pour some bleach and leave it for a while.


  • Gumption or a cream cleanser and an old toothbrush works well


  • A good soak with some bleach or vinegar may be more food environment friendly


  • metal polish – and really bicarb often acts like a metal polish


  • I make a paste with a little bicarb soda and white vinegar, and use an old tooth-brush, and it brings a shine up on nearly anything. Keep old tooth-brushed, coz they are so usefull for cleaning fiddly items and areas.


  • Bicarb and vinegar again! It really can clean everything!


  • Vinegar & baking soda do the trick for me & also unclog the drains!


  • I have the same problem, so thank you for your suggestions, will be trying them today.


  • I spray mine with ‘exit mould’ or a product called 30 seconds. That does the trick. I rinse really well. I also do this with my tea cup. Wash them well afterwards. I use these two products on just about everything. Outside the mould that grows on my lattice, on my picketed fence, bricks, path, steps works really well. I know it’s a chemical just use gloves and air rate the room.


  • I will admit I add a swish of demestos every few days, just a little but it helps prevent build up


  • there are some good comments here


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