Asked on Nov 08, 2014
Help! How do I clean up a rusty toilet and bathtub?
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Elizabeth
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We live on a farm and have a well that we receive water from. We have a horrible, horrible rust problem. I have used every available product and nothing works to curb this rust. It looks bad, I keep the shower curtain closed so I don't have to see it. Anyone have ANY help or products or things to try to rid my life of this eyesore?
22 answers
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CRL is about the best over the retail product that you can use. Ideally you need to filter the water using a good quality filter to catch most of the metals that are causing the rust to begin with. But the CRL should do the trick. If its really stained it may take several cleanings to get it removed. Do your best not to use abrasive cleaners as it will scratch the surface of the tub, sinks and bowls making it even harder to remove stains later on.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Nov 08, 2014
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CLR didn't touch my daughter's. But powdered comet and scrubber did
Marilyn A
on Nov 08, 2014
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Liquid rust remover that comes in a brown bottle and you can buy rust remover tablets-Wink brand for the toilet tank-----it works.
Connie
on Nov 09, 2014
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I have heard that the denture cleaners that fizz work, and also tang.
Patricia Howard
on Nov 09, 2014
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Thank you very much for the information, I will try CRL next time I am in to the store.
Elizabeth
on Nov 09, 2014
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The rust is from metals in the water. I believe there is a filtration system you can put on the well that will cut down the problem.
Judith Costa
on Nov 09, 2014
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I had the same problem in our weekend place. CLR works but I found that soaking a cloth in CLR, covering the stained tub, and placing the rubber tub mat over it made scrubbing a breeze. Pouring CLR in the commode when we left stopped rust stains there.
Jane Hayes
on Nov 09, 2014
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Thank you for your input......it is my boyfriends house and he doesn't want to spend a lot of money so I doubt he would do that.
Elizabeth
on Nov 09, 2014
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If you don't have a water softener to get rid of most of the rust before it come through the pipes and into the house you will fight this rust forever. We have a water softener but when we are on vacation or the softener isn't generated enough we still get rust in the toilets, shower etc. I have tried EVERYTHING you can imagine. The only thing I found that works without having to scrub is The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner or Sno Bowl. Make sure you wear rubber gloves and a mask (it is extremely dangerous to breath the fumes) ventilate if possible. I usually just squirt it all over the shower and/or bathtub starting at the top, let it just run down the walls the rust will disappear.For any places that still have rust on them I use wads of paper towel or a rag that I can throw away to put more cleaner on and wipe the rust away. Quickest, easiest way to get rid of rust
Brenda Wright
on Nov 09, 2014
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There is a product called Barkeepers Friend use the powder version with a small amount of water. It will remove it instantly!
Susan
on Nov 10, 2014
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Thank you Susan, I know exactly what it is and will be going to buy some tomorrow.
Elizabeth
on Nov 10, 2014
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have you tried ZUD
Hot air
on Nov 10, 2014
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I have a fiberglass tub and I have rust.....my tub has scratches from trying to clean the rust. Any suggestions what to use for fiberglass tubs to get rid of the rusty look. I have a water conditioner and this has helped. Thanks for any help...
Joan
on Nov 11, 2014
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Thank you for your reply, no I haven't tried that...I am not even sure if my store carries that or not...we live in a rural area and just have a small country store that we shop at. Next time I am near a bigger city I shall look for this. I appreciate the help.
Elizabeth
on Nov 11, 2014
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I have a porcelain bathtub and I have used so many high dollar cleaners and nothing is working to get the rust stains out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Dav807528
on Nov 11, 2014
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Wink rust remover and Wink tablets for the toilet tank
Connie
on Nov 12, 2014
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I have heard of Wink...I will research and find out where I can purchase them at. Thank you very much Connie.
Elizabeth
on Nov 12, 2014
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Iron Out. My dad has to put it in his toilet. His is so bad that even Culligan's can't keep his water from going orange.
Rachel Z
on Nov 17, 2014
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To.get the rust off first zud may not work alone. Often it may b necessary to soak paper towels in bleach or even better old rags, which won't disintegrate. Place on rusty areas and let sit. Then apply zud, even comet will work, scrub hard. Good luck!!
Treshann
on Nov 17, 2014
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Wink rust remover in the brown bottle in most stores and the Wink tablets for the toilet tank available at Menards. I use the liquid on a the bathtub rust and the tablets in the tank--cleans up amazingly.
Connie
on Nov 17, 2014
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amazon.com or menards.com
Connie
on Nov 17, 2014
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Thank you Rahel Z...I will try and find some "Iron Out". It seems to me I have heard of it, but never tried it. Our water is like your Dad's, orange. We only bathe and wash dishes in it....never drink it.
Elizabeth
on Nov 17, 2014
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