Q&A for How to Clean a Ceramic Sink Without Chemicals

If baking soda doesn't work, try a commercial cleaner. Bon Ami is a chemical-free cleaning agent that is non-toxic and eco-friendly. The cleaner works hard on tough stains, and it's been around since 1886.

Yes, plastic sink mats are a great way to protect your sink from scratches and gouges.

Try using something like Dawn soap. If that doesn't work, try vinegar and baking soda, or a lemon cleanser. As a last resort, try bleaching the sink. You could also try Goo Gone.

Depending on what your taps are made of, it is possible. Baking soda is abrasive, and can scratch or dull ceramic sinks and fixtures. Vinegar is acidic, and can cause corrosion if left on a surface for too long.

Try wiping down your sink with a little lemon oil after washing with water and gentle detergent.

Try gently wiping the powder away with a soft, damp cloth or sponge.

No, peroxide can be used as a cleanser for ceramic/porcelain sinks. Alcohol will sterilize it.

Sprinkle a little bit of baking soda on it and spray it with an all-purpose bathroom cleaner (that's safe for ceramic as well). Let sit for 5 minutes. Then, use a scrub patty (mine's from the Dollar Store) to scrub the mixture all over the inside of your sink. Rinse of with water and wipe the sink down with a clean microfiber cloth.