Preventing toothpaste residue in sink
This sink has a problem where dried out toothpaste builds up on the walls of the sink over time. So far I've tried using an old toothbrush to clean it up, which works pretty well. But is there a good way to prevent the residue from building up in the first place?
Clean it more often? If you've got that much build up you're talking months without cleaning it. Try cleaning it every single week with surface cleaner, a scrubbing pad, and some elbow grease and see if the buildup is still there.
Are you positive this is toothpaste and not hard water stains? Do you have well water instead of city water? Do you have a softener? Does it have salt in it?
Good questions - I'm not sure but I'll do some research and find out.
Boiling water, soap, and time?
I’m struggling to take this seriously though. Looks like a satellite shot of the moon.
Maybe my screen is too dim right now, but I straight up thought this was the moon
not a preventative but I would use a larger brush to make it faster. like standard scrub brush.
Very helpful responses - will give some of these options a try - thanks!
I'm guessing the material of your sink is rougher and not smooth like most sinks which causes this?
In that case, be a bit careful, as some chemicals have a tendency to react and stain or even ruin certain materials like natural stone.
That said, I would guess that what is left over is likely calcium based. In that case you could try treating it with a softener/calcium stain remover that you'd usually use to treat hard water stains.
Again, make sure to check if the material you are using it on is suitable.
Wear a plastic face guard. the build up is literally tiny particulates flying out of your mouth while you brush. just wash your counter after you brush is basically the only way.