What can I use to clean my extremely Stained Bath Tub?
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What Chemicals, and Cleaning Pads , would you use to clean a Bath Tub with years off Inground Stains, and Soap Scum, and Calcium, and Chemical Stains. With out Harsh Scrubbing, and with out using a Metal Grinder. Or very Abraisive Acids. With out taking the Enamel off. . chris.mueller53@gmail.com
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How To Clean an Old Porcelain Enamel Bathtub or Sink
Easy Off No Fume Oven Cleaner in the BLUE can. Spray it on, let it foam and sit for a while. Rinse away.
You can also try Barkeeper's Friend. Let that sit for a bit and wipe with a non abrasive pad. Good luck!
Another cleaner that works great and requires little scrubbing is CLR liquid in the yellow bottle. Spray it on and let it sit a few minutes. Wipe with a non abrasive scouring pad.
I know this requires a little scrubbingbut you can purchase a pumice stone (the one for your feet it's not abrasive) and use that on stubborn stains. You can also use it on toilets to remove hard water stains that won't scrub out even with CLR.
I think I would start first with a Mr Clean eraser--that will help with overall grime and soap scum. Rinse, and then see what you needs further removal/harsher chemicals.
The original blue Dawn dish detergent and vinegar..Spray on ..Let sit a few minutes and I always spray one more time ..No scrubbing,!!! Works great !
Love the blue Dawn and vinegar, my go to cleane
I dealt with this for a few years, hard water the color of dial soap ... I bought every product suggested then I tried oven cleaner. Spray it on, wait 20 minutes, wipe off the grime w/o elbow grease. Conversely, Scrubbing Bubbles cleaned my range top and surrounding area just as easily. Who knew?
Hi Mary, I will try the Dishwashing liquid with some type of Vinegar, if this does'nt work then I will try your Idea of Oven Cleaner, what type would you recommend. . . Kind Regards. . CHRIS.
I don't know if CLR Kitchen and Bath (yellow spray bottle) will work on your tub surface but it works great on the tubs in my rental apartment where tenants don't clean as well as I clean my own tub. It removes soap scum and grime with little effort. These tubs are old (80 plus years) and the shine is gone so the grime tends to build up. I use it straight out of the spray bottle and let it sit a little. I can't say for sure it will work on the stains but it's cheap - about $4 in home depot- so it's worth a try.
It seems that they do carry it. You could also buy it online from Amazon or other sites.
Not sure if it would work for your issue but couldn't hurt to try it. It's safe, and somewhat natural. Lemonade Kool-aid mix, in the packets without sugar of course, has taken years old hard water stains out of one of my toilets. I left it full strength and let it settle to the bottom as this is where the stains were. I think if you mixed it with some baking soda, or washing soda, and a little water to make a paste, you could spread it around, let it set for a couple of hours and wipe with a soft rag it should come right off. Any stains that don't come off can be scrubbed with a half lemon and a bit of salt.
Hi Nancy, Thank You for your recomendation with my problem, I have so many Cleaning Advise's if none off them work I will try your Solution and see how it goes. .....................................................................................................................KIND REGARDS.
Dear Sandra, This Product, ( The Works ) Toilet Bowl Cleaner, can I BUY this PRODUCT in WOOLWORTHS SUPERMARKETS. Here in Australia IF YOU NO OFF. Also if it is under $2 how big is the Bottle, in my Town we have only 2 Types off SUPERMARKETS and that is WOOLWORTHS, and I.G.A. THANK YOU, and GOD BLESS. Chris. J. D. Mueller.
hi, i want to tell u that vinegar , salt and baking soda r the key ingredients for cleaning all those nasti things. first u apply mild acid followed by salt and soda. don't forget to give it some time to work.
weirdly - Head & Shoulders Classic shampoo - spread on tub & leave it for a day or however long you can - it cleaned our 1947 tub easier & better than 'real' cleaning supplies - also makes it more manageable & tangle free!
Dear P. Metairie, Does it have to be Head and Shoulders Classic , also what about other Shampoo Brands, Also P. how long should I leave it on for ?????? Also I live in a very hot humid climate. Also in my Bathroom I have no air flow. Except the ceilling ventilator fan. and a small window. KIND REGARDS. . Chris.J.D. Mueller.