How can I get water streaks off old tub surround?

Idalee Lawlor
by Idalee Lawlor

I tried Dawn and vinegar in a dishwashing scrubber and

Vinegar and baking soda.

  5 answers
  • Larry miller Larry miller on Aug 16, 2018

    C.L.R., will remove hard water stains, if that is what you are trying to correct

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Aug 16, 2018

    How about a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser followed by Windex?

  • Dee Dee on Aug 16, 2018

    Just be careful with CLR as it will corrode your drain if not rinsed well.

  • Blaine Blaine on Aug 17, 2018

    Finish dishwasher liquid.

  • Nanade7 Nanade7 on Aug 17, 2018

    Try unsweetened lemonade powder (Koolaid). Add barely enough water to make a paste, wet the streaked area, apply the lemonade paste & wait a few minutes then scrub lightly with a shower pouf (nylon tulle kind) or a kitchen scrubber made for non-stick pans. A Magic Eraser is a good idea also. Rinse well. Citric acid will work too. To prevent future stains, apply a light coating of mineral oil (NOT mineral spirits). Reapply weekly or whenever you clean the tub surround.


    The lemonade powder works for hard water stains in the commode & sink also.