I'm in the process of moving into an old historic home and boy, does it need work! The porcelain bathtub was disgusting, years worth of stains. For three days, I tried every "soap scum, mildew remover, etc." you could think of. Nothing worked (cue freak out) until I came across two lifesaving products.
So, including some scrub brushes from Dollar Tree, I spent around $16 and it looks like I bought a new tub! (The pink bottle in corner is just a cleaner I already had to wipe down tile.) I was so thrilled with outcome, I wanted to share with everyone! Hope this helps!
P.S. I forgot to take a legit "before pic". This before pic is right after I had started using the pumice stick. You can tell where it's been used on the right of pic.
I don't like to use chemicals that have an odor. I found using a laundry soap powder works great! Fill the tub with hot water. Leave it in for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain.
Rust stains can get on your tub either from old plumbing or from metal objects left sitting around the edge. These stains can be removed from your tub by using the proper cleaning products.
My boyfriend and I are renovating a really old house. The lady who lived there before us was there for 7 years. She was a chain smoker, had arthritis, and had several baths a day! As far as we can tell the tub had never been cleaned. This residue has formed into a thick, hard yellow/green surface. I have tried several methods including CLR, Comet, and other cleaning products and no luck. Is there anything I can do?
By Rikia
How do I get white Jif cleaner stains out of my bath?
By Judi G
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This is a page about removing hair dye stains from a bathtub. Newly dyed hair often has residual dye in it, which can stain your bathtub after washing your hair. Find ways to remove these stains by checking out these tips.
My sewer backed-up into the bath tub. How do I clean and sanitize the black and dark brown stain from the tub?
I live in a manufactured home. How do I clean it so it doesn't have yellow stains?
I have a beige colored tub. I used Kaboom cleaner on it and unfortunately there are now purplish stains in the corners of my tub. I had those plastic shower caddies in those corners. Even though I rinsed the tub I am wondering if the cleaner caused these stains. Is there any way to get rid of the stains without ruining the tub?
By Ronnie from Lowell, IN
What is the best way to remove bath tub stains?
By Melissa from Lake Charles, LA
www.greased-lightning.com/
Greased Lightening can be purchased from either Dollar General or Family Dollar. It's does a great job in removing mold, mildew, soap scum, stains, etc. A 40-oz. bottle cost $3.00. You can even print off a $1.00 coupon on the coupon websites.
I always have consoled myself that the ring was not from me, but from the soaking of basket weave reeds in the tub. Whether that is true or not I have no idea. Is that a possibility? I would not mind getting rid of it if anyone has a suggestion. It has been there for years and I have scrubbed it as though it were a regular ring, but to no avail.
How do I remove stains left behind by drain cleaners such as Draino or Liquid Fire?
By Buck R. from Danville, IL
I was dyeing my hair with Kool Aid and when I washed it out it staned my bathtub. How do I get it out; it's dark red.
By geka atencio
How can I get stains out of an old bathroom tub? It may or may not be made out of porcelain.
By Alan from Ludlow, KY
What are the best home remedies to clean a dirty, water stained, rusty tub?
Make a thick paste with Baking Soda and water, apply and clean with this solution and no harmful fumes or chemicals!
Be sure you try a spot test area before doing any of these suggestions.
The must recommended solution is to use Baking soda and white vinegar and then scrubbing with a cloth.
Some people report good results using Barkeepers Friend.
Here are some links that have full instructions for several methods.
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