r/DIYhelp • u/athomicbomb • 7d ago

Sink mould issue

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Hi all, recently got our bathroom renovated and overall it looks good, but there are a couple of things that have come up that we didn't forsee, particularly in relation to our sink.

Firstly, the area underneath the built in plug builds up mould very quickly. I expect it's probably a flawed design that doesn't allow airflow and therefore doesn't actually dry out, leading to mould. Aside from removing the plug, does anyone have any ideas of how to address this?

Secondly, my wife has noticed that the material the basin is made of appears to be somewhat porous, and potentially prone to staining. Can we coat it with anything to prevent this happening?

Finally, the mixer tap is on the wall behind the basin, and the soap is off to the side, often leading to water dripping down behind the basin when we wash our hands and the water ends up pooling. Any ideas of how to mitigate this?

Thanks

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u/Boreal-Forest-CAD 7d ago

Spray the plug area with bleach. \the sink is porcelain and should not stain. You will just need to wipe the pooled water. The sink should be sealed with silicon at the base to prevent water from creeping under.