Can I refinish my lavender tub?

by Mona

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I am trying to figure out how to get the color back on my lavender tub. I was cleaning it with Tilex, and now it has white marks all around it. Is there a way to get these off or will I have to refinish it? If so, what do I use? Also, there is rust around the drain on the tub and also the sink. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the rust?

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Darla on May 12, 2015
First you have to see if the color is actually worn off or if the Tilex left a deposit on the finish. If it's worn off you will have to refinish it.

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B. Enne on May 12, 2015
I did the same thing a long time ago, and it came off. I think I sprayed the tub with hot water, and then sprayed it with either vinegar or Windex--sorry I'm not sure. Then I used a green scrubby thing and worked it in and rinsed. Someone on here used Barkeeper's Friend in a harvest gold porcelain sink, and it looks great. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/a-clean-sink-s-friend-1092591 Right now on a cream coloured tub, I use a DIY cleaner. I take a $ store spray bottle and fill it almost ½ way (of the straight section) with vinegar, than cheap bottled lemon juice and a couple of huge squirts of dishwashing liquid. If the bottle is not full I add water. I spray the soap scum, let it sit for about 5 minutes, lightly scrub and rinse. Good luck!

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- Mona on May 13, 2015
  @B. Enne I did use a green scrubby thing, with vinegar, did no good getting the white off...I will just keep trying different things..thanks
  
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- B. Enne on May 13, 2015
  @Mona I personally find overall, that vinegar on its own doesn't do much at our house with hard water. The vinegar, lemon and dish soap is a totally different story. It cleans fast--I don't even have to leave it on more that a few seconds (I wouldn't anyway to avoid pitting). Many people here say to avoid acids though. The results are amazing in the Barkeeper's friend link! You could maybe try it in an inconspicuous spot, since it sounds like it may be etched anyway? I also found these too: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-remove-bath-tub-stains-72419http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/6-household-items-for-a-sparkling-bathtub/ http://homeguides.sfgate.com/clean-black-ceramic-sink-26479.html Good luck!
  
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- Mona on May 14, 2015
  @B. Enne I will definitely try your suggestion and see what happens! I'll let u know..thanks!
  
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- B. Enne on May 14, 2015
  @Mona Crossing my fingers for you...you go try Gel Gloss afterwards for shine (but maybe not in the bottom, it is probably slippery. :)
  
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Sherrie on May 12, 2015
I agree with With both women. Except I wouldn't use vinegar on it because it's a mild acid you don't want to damage it any further.

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- B. Enne on May 13, 2015
  @Sherrie You may be right...Especially since I am not sure what I used on the tub...it may have been Windex...although that Barkeeper's Friend is looking quite good to me right now. I will have to pick some up.
  
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- Darla on May 13, 2015
  @B. Enne Barkeeper's Friend is a great cleaner, but it is acidic.
  
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- B. Enne on May 13, 2015
  @Darla Thanks for the info, I have never used it.
  
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Sherrie on May 13, 2015
Some stated bar keepers has acid in it also and they are right. Unlike some other abrasive cleaning products, such as Comet and Ajax, Bar Keepers Friend uses oxalic acid as its primary active ingredient. A similar abrasive cleaning product, Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser, also contains oxalic acid.

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