What type of shower for a house with well water?

We currently have a fiberglass tub surround. It is 2 pieces and then a tub. The problem is, we have well water and the tub and walls and caulk in the seams turn orange and I cannot get it off completely. My daughter suffers from migraines and strong smells trigger them. She also uses a tub seat due to dizziness issues. Is there a way to fix/clean what we have or would it be better to tear off the surround and use tile - but that would involve grout when would discolor......help! And thank you!

  5 answers
    • Michele Berentz Minor Michele Berentz Minor on Jun 27, 2018

      Thank you Wendy! This is great info! I will definitely order one and then have to figure out how to clean the stained areas!

  • Carole Bisby Carole Bisby on Jun 27, 2018

    Hi, just saw your question for help on this problem. We have well water at our summer home with the fiberglass tub. The well water was ruining my toilets, sinks and bathtubs. I used soft scrub w bleach, it does help some but we decide it was time to invest in a water softener, I hated to pay the money but I have to tell you our water is now crystal clear no odor and my tubs, sinks an toilet are always clean from the yellow of the iron. I hope this helps you and I know it's a lot of money, we paid $2,400 we live in Michigan but in the long run it will save you a lot of heartache. Good luck in your decision!!!

    • Michele Berentz Minor Michele Berentz Minor on Jun 27, 2018

      Thank you Carole! I have thought about getting one. I will look into pricing them out. In the meantime I am trying to find a natural/non-toxic way to get the stains off. I don't know enough about caulking but was hoping I could dig out the old and put more on that is stain resistant? I would hope they make one. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. :)

  • Marcia Bross Drewek Marcia Bross Drewek on Jun 28, 2018

    Getting the water softener unit is your best bet for the long road.

  • Michele Berentz Minor Michele Berentz Minor on Jun 29, 2018

    Thank you Marcia!

  • Fran Shoemaker Fran Shoemaker on Jun 30, 2018

    y high iron in your water. Nothing will stop it except a water filtration system.

    lThe orange is like