Bad lime and calcium on fiberglass tub...how to remove?

Question

Tub in house since 1994 never or seldom had functioning water softener in hard water area.  How do I remove this crusty, dirty stuff?

BJ · Answer

You'll need to where gloves. Use toilet bowl cleaner and a sos pad. You will have to rinse quickly to keep it from discoloring (or pealing) your drain cover. Hope this helps.

William · Answer

This is a picture of a wall not a tub. Do no use toilet bowl cleaner on a fiberglass tub. It will eat away the clear coat.

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

I use a product called 'CLR' - calcium, lime, rust remover.  Test in a small area to make sure it does not harm the finish.  Have you tried 'soft scrub' - supposed to be for delicate finishes.  Good luck!

Elsie · Answer

baking soda and vinegar, I use it all the time in my 2 bathrooms

C_e9968408 · Answer

I live in the country and Iv'e tried many thing but the best product I have found is ZEP Tile, Tub and Shower Cleaner.  After so many years of buildup you will probably need need numerous applications or cloak  towel, rag, washcloth in ZeP and let it any set on the surface for several hours.  Use only  non-abrasive scrubbing pad, ie the white, not green pad.  brasives like SOS or Brillo will damage the tub and tht would be ver expensive to correct or replace the entire tub.  (Wear gloves when using chemical cleaners.

Marilyn Farley · Answer

try windex and a magic eraser sponge.  this worked well on a shower surround and the sliding plexiglass door.

Patricia · Answer

Straight vinegar let it soak and just rub with your hand. It takes a bit but it will melt it off.

Rebecca Archer · Answer

I agree with the vinegar approach! However, for very stubborn and old stains, I love Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. It works on everything, including rust. DO NOT leave overnight or even for very long. Repeated applications of any of these answers - patience - will achieve the results you are looking for.

William · Answer

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Doreen Luck Salter · Answer

CLR

Jlc14394475 · Answer

Try 'Shadazzle'--all natural & biodegradable abrasive. Won't harm tub, etc. I use on everything!  Comes in orange tub with sponge.

Linda · Answer

Lime Away. I've used almost everything, including CLR, but Lime Away seems to works the best. Spray on, let it work for a few minutes and wipe away with a cleaning rag. Tough spots might need a reapplication and a scrubbing tool (old toothbrush). After you get it all cleaned up, I recommend applying 'Gel Coat' to the inside of the tub. It's like a wax and it repels water and grime. Usually needs to be applied once or twice/year depending on wear and tear.

Cassie · Answer

I am a housekeeper and this is the only stuff  I have found to get hard water stains off. It works well for lots of different things. It's by a company called bio-clean. Works better than anything else and it doesn't have the strong smell. It actually smells minty (:

Sherrill Szumik · Answer

I have used toilet cleaner..use gloves and smear it all over..be careful of taps ..it takes rust off as well

Liz French · Answer

Mix baking soda 1cup with 3T cream of tartar. Add enough water to make a paste. Put on the tub all over, leave it sit overnight. Next day rinse it..

Lau6558963 · Answer

Vinegar and baking soda

Jane · Answer

Pumice stone?

Sha5919030 · Answer

I have well water  so have the same problem. I use toilet cleaner (acid) it's fastest & works . Use rubber gloves & mask .open window . It is very strong .

Judy Prier Burgess · Answer

Use CLR.  'Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover'.  Available everywhere - Lowes, Target, Walgreens etc.

Barbara Craig-Wenstrom · Answer

CLR

Brooke Carr · Answer

I also use toilet cleaner on hard water deposits.  The thin kind,  my favorite is The Works,  I use it in my drains and shower heads to keep everything flowing!

Karen · Answer

The cheapest and easiest is fill tub with hot water add a gallon of vinegar and let sit for 3 hours. Scum comes right off!

Rob5622989 · Answer

I'd start with the toilet bowl cleaner once you have it off I would use tub and tile from Melaleuca as we have hard water and that is the only thing we can clean it with.

DarWat · Answer

Borax laundry booster.

Hgb1333886 · Answer

Lysol black label for toilets

Butch Sawyer · Answer

Use a buffing compound designed for fiberglss boats. With a bit of elbow grease stains come right out. .

Jennifer · Answer

Well I'm an idiot and I applied lime away toilet bowl cleaner to the edges of the tub, and it did a great job however it ran down the walls of the tub leaving streaks. No idea how to fix this without having it refinished. Ahhhh!!!

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