How to Remove Burn Marks on Porcelain Sinks

How to Remove Burn Marks on Porcelain Sinks
Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: May 13, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Mix ¼ cup baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. The paste should be the same consistency as toothpaste.

  2. Work the paste into the porcelain burn mark with an old toothbrush. It might take a while, but the baking soda will grind away the top few layers of the porcelain to remove the mark. Work until the mark is gone or until it is as light as possible.

  3. Wipe the baking soda paste off with a clean cloth.

  4. Soak the area with water.

  5. Scrub the water into the porcelain with a piece of superfine steel wool to remove the rest of the burn mark. The water will act as a lubricant, which will prevent the steel wool from deeply scratching the porcelain.

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Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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