How to make my porcelin tub shiney again!

by Sally

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I have a tub that is 30 years old. It is clean, it has some mild lime build up, but even afer I clean it, I still don't have that shiney look to it. Any recommendations on how to get the shine back?

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Janet Pizaro on Feb 28, 2016
Try using a lime removal cleaner first.Then see if this enough to restore to the natural shine.

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- Sally on Feb 29, 2016
  @Thank You Janet Pizaro I will try using the lime-a-way stuff and see what happens. I know I have used it before to remove the lime and maybe it just keeps building back up faster than I thought. Thank you!
  
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Elaine Miele on Feb 28, 2016
MR CLEAN Magic Eraser does wonders on old tubs. Spray with a bleach cleaner let soak and then scrub with the eraser. Looks shiny and new!!

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- Sally on Feb 29, 2016
  @Thank You Elaine Miele Do you think the cleaner can be anything with bleach in it or a straight bleach?
  
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- Elaine Miele on Feb 29, 2016
  @Sally You are very welcome. I have used a cleaner that is with something else. like a multi purpose cleaner with the bleach in it. Making sure I let it soak minimum of 5 minutes, then go over it with the Magic Eraser. Please let me know if that worked for you. Thank you
  
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- Sonia Burrows on Mar 06, 2016
  I myself would try lemon juice first before using a lime remover. Calcium carbonate (lime) is easily dissolved by mild acids. I'd soak paper towels with lemon juice and apply to the areas of the tub with lime build-up. Check them after a couple of hours and if necessary, re-soak and re-apply. If the lemon doesn't work try something a bit stronger like vinegar. I like lemon because it leaves a nice smell.
  
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