I accidentially left an old cookie sheet in my new solid surface (Corian), seamless sink. The corners left rust stains that form 90 degree angles on both ends. I have the crème colored sink, so I haven't felt comfortable using bleach to remove the stain.

Anyone have any suggestions for how to remove the stains? They're very unpleasant to the eye and I just spent a ton of money upgrading to these countertops with the seamless sinks!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BigEinAZ

I accidentially left an old cookie sheet in my new solid surface (Corian), seamless sink. The corners left rust stains that form 90 degree angles on both ends. I have the creme colored sink, so I haven't felt comfortable using bleach to remove the stain.

Anyone have any suggestions for how to remove the stains? They're very unpleasant to the eye and I just spent a ton of money upgrading to these countertops with the seamless sinks!

Thanks!

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Dear stained,

I used a product some time ago when I was in the carpet business and I believe it was called "Rusterator" or something like that. It did wonders, allowing us to remove rust from any carpet or flooring surface with no harmful results. I do not see why it would harm your sink. I would check with the local hardware store, and if they don't have it, call a carpet supplier. Just make sure you plug your nose and don't inhale any of it. Best of luck!

You might also try a paste of cream of tartar or citric acid. This often removes rust stains.

Big, there is a cleaning kit that is usually given to people who buy Corian countertops. But, it really isn't necessary to buy it because it includes products that you can buy on your own. Dupont makes the corian countertops and sinks. Here is a link to their web page that tells you how to remove stains.

Care & Maintenance

Hope this helps.

Corian can be sanded as if it were a piece of wood. That does not mean ,however that you drop belt sander down and wack away. Take some very high # grit , and gently , slowly & systematically experiment. Start with perhaps a 220. Lightly sand and then progress to a higher number grit and repeat that process until you have the desired matching appearance.
Take note to sand in a wide enough area as to prevent creating a noticeable crater.

Use a scotch brite pad, typically white but grey or maroon for a more aggressive response. This is merely on the surface as Solid Surface is non porous. A little Comet can be used with a sponge also.