How do I bring back the look of a glossy finish to my tub?

Robyn
by Robyn

I've used a number of the helpful cleaning methods I've learned from Home Talk discussions. Finally, my 35+ year old tub is nice and clean and newly caulked. One problem -- although the tub is clean, it's not nice and shiny any more. The tub is white. Does anyone have a good way to bring back the look of a glossy finish again? Thanks, all! Robyn

  4 answers
  • Mogie Mogie on Nov 08, 2018

    Put the shine back in your porcelain sinks and bathtubs by giving them a good scrubbing with full-strength white vinegar, followed by a rinse of clean cold water. To remove hard-water stains from your tub, pour in 3 cups white vinegar under running hot tap water.

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Nov 08, 2018

    I use something called BioCleaner it's a clay product that cleans,shines,and leaves a nice finish on whatever you need looking better. I use it on glass cooktop,all my stainless pots,pans sinks,copper pots&pans,ceramic/porcelain tile tub/shower,enamel cookware & porcelain/enamel coated cast iron tub.works on Acrylic too because it's non-abrasive. Here's some info. on the types of tub finishes & how to best help them https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57509172/list/4-secrets-to-a-shiny-clean-bathtub

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Nov 08, 2018

    I use Pledge Floor Care. It's a clear acrylic finish that shines and lasts for months. In between, to clean, I use Scrubbing Bubbles. That cleans well and leaves more of a shine than anything else I've found. I use this method on my inexpensive molded one piece bathroom sink and counter that gets lots of use.

  • Laurie Laurie on Nov 08, 2018

    How to bring back the shine in fiberglass tub shower???