How do you clean porcelain?

To remove dirt and grime from porcelain surfaces, create a general cleaning solution with baking soda and warm water. Eliminate light surface stains with diluted hydrogen peroxide, or attack tough deposits, such as grease or soap scum, with a trisodium phosphate and water.

1. Create a general cleaning solution

   To create a general cleaning solution for porcelain surfaces, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 1 quart of warm water. Stir with a wooden spoon until the baking soda is completely dissolved.

2. Clean the surfaces

   Dip a sponge or washcloth into the baking soda and water solution. Liberally scrub the porcelain to remove dirt and grime. Rinse with clean water, and allow the surface to dry fully.

3. Create a stain removal solution

   To remove light surface stains or discoloration, combine equal parts of consumer-grade hydrogen peroxide and warm water into a spray bottle.

4. Spray the stains

   Saturate the stains with the cleaning solution. Allow the solution to soak for several seconds before scrubbing with a clean cloth or sponge. Immediately rinse the solution with clean water after scrubbing to prevent damaging the porcelain.

5. Combine ingredients for deep stain removal

   To remove deep stains, such as layers of soap scum, mix 1 tablespoon of trisodium phosphate with 1 gallon of warm water. Stir until the trisodium phosphate is completely dissolved.

6. Wash the stains

   While wearing latex or rubber gloves, pour the cleaner on the stain. Allow the mixture to rest for several minutes before scrubbing with a disposable sponge or cloth. Rinse with cool water, and repeat until the stains are gone.