You may have noticed a dark, round stain around the sink faucet that is difficult to remove and gives the sink an old, dirty appearance.
The cause of these stains is limescale, which is deposited by water and on which soap residue and dirt accumulate, eventually creating those annoying black rings.Â
The effect is really ugly and sometimes it can be difficult to remove the stain with ordinary cleaning products.
If you want to avoid using bleach (a wise choice!), we have a number of effective tricks to remove dark stains around faucets naturally, without endangering your health.
The cloth trick. This method, the simplest and fastest, involves wiping the stain with a cloth soaked in vinegar. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant that removes the yellow or black stain while simultaneously thoroughly polishing and disinfecting. If the stain does not disappear, apply vinegar directly to the stain and wipe it off with the cloth after about 30 minutes.
Lemon. This citrus fruit also has disinfectant and bleaching properties, which help remove stains. Rub half a lemon directly onto the dark stain, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it off with a cloth. Repeat this if the stain persists.
Borax. This is one of the most powerful agents for removing stains from virtually any bathroom surface. Apply borax directly to the stain and then pour vinegar over it. After 20 minutes, scrub with a sponge, rinse with water, and dry thoroughly. Wear gloves and a face mask while applying borax.