Hi,
This is the second time I've had a problem with water standing in the bottom of a glass vessel sink. Maybe poor design, but I can't change the shape now! Unless the water is sopped out with a cloth, it sits in the bottom and although it is a small amount, it's producing an etch type ring. I've had no luck with any products to remove this. I was sopping it out, though while I was away for a week, a house guest didn't know of the problem. It's like the ring you can get in a glass vase. Anybody have a 'solution'?
Thanx, Mia
Hi Mia,
Glass sinks are beautiful! The water deposits you speak of can be from two sources - hard water in which mineralization occurs, and alkaline products or alkaline water. If you have mineral deposits they will easily remove with vinegar and water solution, start at a half and half mix.
It is recommended by most manufacturers to wipe the water out after every use, which is not usually told us when we make the purchase, is it?! :-)
If this is a vanity or bathroom sink, you want to be especially careful that you do not pour or spill cosmetics, skin care products, nor other subtsances that may be alkaline. Many facial cleaners, toiletries, perfumes and household cleaners are alkaline. If you have alkaline damage, it's not possible to repair the etching.
I will hope your problem is hard water or water deposits - try the vinegar solution. I use white vinegar. Good luck, and we'd love to see a photo posted of your sink!
Gregg
I'm glad it's working for you Mia! The drain seal should be rubber or a plastic, both are very impervious to the vinegar, which is a very diluted (one percent or less) acetic acid, so I would not worry about this.
If you find the normal cleaning of the deposits becoming too much work or too frequent, then you might consider installing an under-sink water filter or softener. While the replacement filters are not always inexpexensive (be sure to research replacement filter costs when considering purchasing a filter), it will eliminate the problem - plus the water drinking quality will be much improved!
Thank you for using FixYa.
Gregg
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Mia try some tsp or tri sodium phosphate available at local hardware store. good luck dont forget to rate
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Hi Gregg,
Thanks for your solution. I tried the half and half, then went to full strength. After sitting for 1/2 hour, it improved a lot! I will let it sit longer, though I'm hoping the full strength won't hurt the rubber seal on the pop up drain.
Thanx a bunch
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