Remove white buildup on tile above bath tub, the tile looks dull.
-
Lagree Wyndham on Jun 09, 2015I sent ya an email, but decided to post for others. There is a product called Wink, comes in a brown bottle. Put it into a glass bowl and apply with a faint brush. It will remove the the calcium build up plus any rust stains. Wear safety glasses and gloves, it will burn like a monkey if you get on your skin or in your eye.Helpful Reply
-
-
Sunny on Jun 09, 2015Scrub with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar,in a circular motion with a soft cloth, let it sit a minute or so, then rinse. The buildup should be gone or mostly gone. When done and tile is dry, you can prevent build up again by taking a soft cloth which has been lightly sprayed with furniture polish and rub it in. Please be careful not to spray near or in tub or shower because the floor will be slipperyHelpful Reply
-
-
Sherrie on Jun 10, 2015If it is calcium build up and the finish hasn't been etched off of it there is away to get hard water build off off. Weak muratic acid. Or we use The Works Toliet Bowl cleaner because it has weak muratic acid in it. But if it is etched from cleaners like vinegar it will remove the sealer or shine on it. We spray the works on and let it set but we continue to run water so it doesn't discolor the metal at the bottom of the tub or shower. Then we spray it off after we have scrubbed it. It is well ventilated and we use masks and gloves. It it hasn't been damaged it will clean it up. If the sealer in the tile has been damaged it there won't be a change. I do this several times and it has never failed me. Unless there is damage already.Helpful Reply
-
-
Denise Weick on Jun 10, 2015try a mixture of Dawn dish washing detergent & Vinegar. mixed 1/2 & 1/2; so if you use a cup of Dawn also use a cup of Vinegar. The Dawn is a grease buster & the Vinegar is a mild acid that will power through the grime. :) easy& inexpensive. Let science work with you.Helpful Reply
-
-
Mary Jo Michalski-Roach on Jun 10, 2015I would try cleaning vinegar spray it on and let it sit 10 min rinse may take a few apps. at first but then just clean weekly. you can also mix 1 cup vinegar and 1 cup blue dawn in a spray bottle and use that.Helpful Reply
-
-
Darla on Jun 10, 2015Diluted vinegar or lemon juice will loosen the soap scum. The problem is that it runs off vertical surfaces too fast for it to work. If you could soak towels or cloths with the liquid and hang them on the wall somehow, then try scrubbing after a few hours, it might work.Helpful Reply
-
-
Sonia Burrows on Jun 10, 2015I've used paper towels soaked in straight vinegar. It will adhere to the wall as long as it's not dripping wet. Let sit for a couple of hours, remove and then scrub with a baking and vinegar mixture. Mix it to paste consistency. I would try this before using harsh chemicals. You never know what it might do to the finish on the tub.Helpful Reply
- See 1 previous
-
-
Janepher McBride on Jun 10, 2015I use Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner Extend-a-clean it works like a charm. It sprays a foam that sticks to the wall and then I wipe it off with a Mr. Clean sponge. When rubbing you will actually feel the tile being cleaned, the surface loses it's gritty feel, then you know your are done. It also protects for four showers. I have also used peroxide 3% on my shower walls, stainless steel sinks.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
How to get rid of mice?
We seem to have some unwelcome Mickeys and Minnies in our house. What is the best way to get rid of them?
How to remove popcorn ceiling with asbestos?
I want to remove my popcorn ceiling, but it has asbestos in it. How do I go about this safely?
How to caulk baseboard gaps?
How do I fill gaps at baseboard, should I caulk? If so, does anyone know how to caulk baseboards?
How to fix squeaky hardwood floors?
How do I fix squeaky hardwood floors?
Tile backsplash when there is existing countertop backsplash
We are thinking about how to add a backsplash to our kitchen. Unfortunately when we had our countertops installed we ordered a small backsplash that comes part way up... See more
Contractor mis-cut the floor when he put in the toilet
Hello, Our contractor didn't "measure twice, cut once" when he put in our toilet. Check out the photo. I'd appreciate any suggestions on a fix or a way to hide this m... See more