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How to Clean a Ceramic Sink?

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Ceramic sinks are common fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, and are generally durable. However, they will become soiled and stained with regular use, and will need to be cleaned regular. You can do this using a mild abrasive like baking soda, or a more potent chemical like bleach. Plan to clean your ceramic sink monthly, to avoid stains and other dirty buildup.


You’ll need to use at least four or five lemon slices to fully coat the ceramic with lemon juice. Let the lemon juice sit for 30 minutes. Once the ceramic is covered with lemon juice, let it sit for 30 minutes. This will give the natural acidity of the lemon juice time to break down stains. Once the lemon juice has set for half an hour, come back and rinse the sink out.


Throw away the remnants of the lemon rinds, or grind them up in your kitchen sink’s garbage disposal. Connect the wiring. Insert the electrical cable through the new fans connector and secure it with a cable clamp. Open up the electrical splice box (from either the attic or the bathroom, depending on the model) and pull out the fan wires.


Attach the electrical wires to the fan wires by twisting same color wires together (white to white and black or red to black) and attaching a wire connector. Wrap the bare copper wire under the ground clip or screw and tighten to secure. Tuck all of the wires back into the electrical splice box and replace the cover.


Complete the outdoor work. If you replaced your old duct pipe with a newer, bigger pipe, you will also need to install a larger vent cap on your roof or sidewall. Take whatever safety precautions are necessary for working at a height. Remove the old vent cap and use a saw to enlarge the opening to the size of the new duct pipe.

How Maintaining Fiberglass Surfaces?

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Spray the surface with vinegar 2-3 times per week. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and use it to spritz the fiberglass surfaces a few times a week. This can minimize odors in addition to cutting down the amount of time you’ll spend scrubbing the fiberglass clean later.

Avoid leaving items suctioned to the surface. If you have items in your tub or shower that adhere to the fiberglass with suction cups, remove them. They leave residue stains that are difficult to remove and clean properly.

Polish and wax fiberglass surface twice per year. Use a clean cotton cloth to first apply an automotive white polishing compound to any dull or scratched areas, and then buff with a white automotive cream wax. Repeat this routine twice a year to keep your fiberglass tub or shower looking shiny and new.

Keep your fiberglass surfaces dry. After each use, squeegee your shower or wipe it dry with a bath towel. Doing this regularly will get rid of the particles that allow soap scum to form, which will give you fewer stains to scrub off in the long run. Open the window or turn on a fan when your bathroom surfaces are drying to avoid mildew growth.

Soften your water. Install a water softener to filter minerals out of your water, which contribute heavily to soap scum buildup and rust. Additionally, put epsom salts in your bath water each time you take a bath to help soften it.