How to Clean a Plastic Laundry Sink

A laundry sink can become stained from the many tasks it is used for in a regular household setting. Having an unsightly laundry sink can deter from the cleanliness and organization of your home. Regular scrubbing of a laundry sink can get rid of germs but not stains.

• Fill the laundry sink part way with warm water.


• Add 1/4 cup of laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of bleach to the water and mix together thoroughly. You can use your hands to mix as long as they are covered in cleaning gloves.


• Using a sponge or towel, rinse the entire sink with this mixture. At this time there is no need to scrub.


• Let the mixture sit for about five to ten minutes.


• Drain the sink and scrub the remaining mixture from the sink. Rinse the sink with warm water to make sure the solution is gone.


• For remaining stains, take an abrasive cleaner such as Comet or Ajax and scrub the sink with an abrasive utility sponge. This should lift any remaining stains.


• Once the sink is stain-free rinse the entire sink in clean cool water. Make sure all of the cleaning solution is gone from the sink.


• Dry the inside and outside of the sink with a towel to ensure it is completely clean.


• Never mix chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. When working with bleach or other harsh chemicals, make sure you are doing so in a well-ventilated area. Should you begin to feel light headed or sick, go outdoors.