Porcelain Half

Porcelain Half

Removing Stains From Porcelain

Porcelain makes for a beautiful bathroom as you have no doubt discovered, otherwise you probably would not actually be looking at this page. So you've started to clean your bathroom and you've noticed one of two things. In one case you may have discovered that there is a massive stain all over your porcelain sink, or in the other instance the stain has affected your porcelain toilet. Either way something really needs to be done about it and you're not entirely sure what that is. So let's go over the process of removing stains from porcelain step by step.

The first thing that you are going to need is some warm water and bleach. After the water warms up significantly you can add the bleach to it, and then you can proceed to let it sit in the sink for a while. The recommended time is about a half hour or perhaps a little short of that. After that you can wipe the sink out and see if that has fixed it. Of course there is a chance that this didn't work at all, so then you need to go on to the next step.

You can make a paste using cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide, and then place it throughout the sink or toilet bowl. After you let that sit for a little while you can wipe it off with a brush, and chances are that has gotten rid of every single stain in the tub, bowl, or sink. If it has not taken care of the problem, then the time has come to resort to some more drastic measures.

It has been said that a paste of borax, also known as sodium borate and lemon juice is a great method of getting rid of stains. Lemon juice itself is a natural acid, and for that reason it is perfect for getting rid of stains. Once you make the paste leave it in the toilet for fifteen to twenty minutes allowing it to take effect.

Remember that home remedies are not your only options by any means. There are different types of porcelain cleaners sold at stores and you just need to inquire at the store as to what type of cleaner is best for you and your bathroom. Remember that your bathroom is very important, and keeping it clean is even more important!

Most people like their bathrooms to be spotless, and with good reason too! If your porcelain sink is full of stains then chances are no one is going to want to use it, which totally defeats the purpose of having a bathroom! Always make sure that everything is properly cleaned and that you keep the necessary cleaning supplies on hand so that it will never be a problem, whether you use a home made cleaner or one that is bought from the store. It doesn't really matter what you use so long as it works, and that people believe you are keeping a clean house.

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Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For
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How can I cut 1 inch X 1 inch porcelain tiles?

Hi everyone! I need to cut 1 inch by 1 inch black porcelain tiles in half. It is impossible because they are so small! I’ve tried a regular tile cutter and a wet saw both make the tiles go flying. It is impossible to hold them down because they are so small. I know the job can be done with a tile nippers but that takes a great deal of time. Is there any other way to cut it? I’m tempted to try a glass cutter to score it but I’m not sure if that would work. Ideas anyone? Thanks!
I need to cut the 1X1 tiles in half for the edge of the room. I'm not trying to cut bigger tiles into 1X1 squares.

Emma,

With all due respect to you and others; the task is daunting at best; DANGEROUS at worst.

Again; and with no offense meant; why might a 1/2 inch cut be neccesary? Certainly planning might have prevented this. You can't use a glass cutter; scoring and snapping. If you choose nippers; hopefully you have a lot of 1 inch pieces to account for waste. If you manage by some miracle to stabilize 1 inch tile; a wet saw cut will be near 1/8 inch; giving you less than 1/2 total tile; and perhaps a piece of tile blinding you. OR perhaps removing finger tips. Then there is the issue of grout lines; even as small as 1/8.

Without strictly knowing the WHY; I suspect your layout left you with space at the perimeters you hadn't pre-planned. I'd probably "bite the bullet" not the tile; and use UNSANDED grout. If it happens that this is on a FLOOR; hopefully you removed cove base before laying tile; and replacing it will hide this OOPS. If it's a shower stall; or bathroom walls; BIG sigh.

Steven Wolf

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