I have rust forming at the bottom of the sink around the drain. I've used CRL and bleach and even scraped it away. but it keeps reforming. I can't afford to get a new sink and I'll ruin it if I pry the metal drain out because I'm sure the rust is forming under it. What can I do?
2007-12-14 11:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You will not ruin the sink if you pull drain out and replacing it. If it is the kitchen sink and after cleaning it it keeps coming back then get a new basket strainer and replace it. If it is in the bath lav get a new pop-up assembly from home depot or Lowe's and replace it. You do not pry them out. Get a bucket, place under "P" trap to catch water, remove drain pipe and trap assembly, loosen nut from bottom of drain assembly. pull out old drain assembly, clean surface, apply plumbers putty or silicone sealant where drain assembly meets sink hole surface tighten nut on drain assembly to where it is snug and drain assembly will not rotate. Reconnect drain. Plug drain fill with water look under sink for leaks open drain plug allow water to flow and check for leaks again. Do a little research on how to do this job. This is something a do it yourself-er can accomplish themselves. Good Luck. Check out http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_plumbing_drain_disposal/article/0,1797,HGTV_3773_1375026,00.html
2007-12-14 14:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"ZUD" is the best rust remover I have ever used and I cleaned really bad apartments for along time and it was the best rust remover that I could find. It moved stains that comet ,CLR, Lime Away wouldn't touch. You need to get an old toothbrush and really get it into all the cracks and let it sit for about 10 minutes and then really scrub it hard. If that doesn't get the job done, nothing will
2007-12-14 13:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by victoria c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
2007-12-14 13:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pumice stone will work well. Or you could use a product called Barkeepers Friend. Works for all kind of rust problems.
2007-12-14 11:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A product called WINK works very well on stainless and ceramic. You can purchase it at Walmart/Kmart in the cleaning supply section.
2007-12-14 12:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by wyomingcowgirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clean it really good with "sno bowl" don't laugh, it works, then get some porcelain repair at your local hardware store, this will seal it up, hope the damage underneath isn't to severe.
2007-12-14 15:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by jpflkeys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lime and baking soda works u should try it
2007-12-14 12:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋