Make-up stains on the bathroom sink? You can remove these with some simple home remedies

If you use make-up, you probably put on in front of the bathroom mirror. It is convenient, of course, to have a cabinet for all your beauty products, but, where this is not the case, these products get put down on any available, free surface. As a result, the sink - which is usually made of ceramic or porcelain - gets stained by make-up residue.

If not removed quickly, these make-up stains seem to become almost permanent. So, how can we remove them? Read on to find out:

Use baking soda to remove traces of make-up from the sink

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The first option you can try if regular degreasers and bathroom detergents are not working, is to use baking soda (which can also be combined with white vinegar for extra stain-removing power).

• In a small bowl, prepare a paste with baking soda and water. It should be quite dense and not very liquid;
• Spread the paste, with the help of a sponge or an old toothbrush, on the stains and marks you want to remove;
• If you want, you can also spray a little white vinegar on the paste and wait for the effervescent reaction to subside;
• At this point, with a sponge (non-abrasive) or toothbrush, scrub away the stains;
• Rinse off.

If any stains or marks remain, you can repeat the above steps, increasing the waiting time before scrubbing and rinsing the paste away.

An alternative remedy: hydrogen peroxide

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Another product you can use is hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Compared to the baking soda method above, this is a more delicate remedy and will not scratch the surface of the sink. So, if the staining is not extensive, it is best to try this H2O2 method first.

We also remember that each of these methods should be used after having washed the sink with your regular detergent: this will make indentifying the problem areas so much easier.

To use the H2O2 method, you will also need absorbent paper towels:

• Place the paper towels on the stains;
• Stick the paper towels to the stains by pouring H2O2 over them - just enough to wet the towels and make sure that the H2O2 remains in contact with the stains;
• Leave to act for at least 30 minutes;
• Remove the paper towels and scrub a little more hydrogen peroxide on the stains, using an old toothbrush;
• Rinse off.

At this point, you should notice a difference. This method is also suitable for colored or vintage porcelain because it is more delicate.

If you think the stains need a more "robust" treatment, revert to the baking soda method described above.

Ready to make your sinks look like new again?