"ELL" wrote in message
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About 5 yrs ago, I replaced my bathroom sink fixtures with a Moen brand.
Currently there is an unsightly rusty buildup around the sink drain/plug
hole.
What would cause this?

water and oxygen

Also, how do I get rid of it?

steel wool

Thanks.



don't mention it

"ELL" wrote in message
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About 5 yrs ago, I replaced my bathroom sink fixtures with a Moen brand.
Currently there is an unsightly rusty buildup around the sink drain/plug
hole. What would cause this?
Also, how do I get rid of it?

Most tap water contains dissolved minerals
(e.g. calcium and iron) that precipitate on
water fixtures e.g. faucets. CLR and other
chemicals can redissolve them

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

About 5 yrs ago, I replaced my bathroom sink fixtures with a Moen brand.
Currently there is an unsightly rusty buildup around the sink drain/plug
hole.
What would cause this?
Also, how do I get rid of it?

Thanks.

"ELL" wrote in message
...
About 5 yrs ago, I replaced my bathroom sink fixtures with a Moen brand.
Currently there is an unsightly rusty buildup around the sink drain/plug
hole.
What would cause this?
Also, how do I get rid of it?

Thanks.



If it is a steel sink, then it might be time to replace it before it rusts
all the way through.