I've recently switched to city water and want to get the orange stains out of the tub. I've tried bleach and I've tried Lime Away and neither of those worked. Any suggestions?
2006-06-22 08:25:47 · 18 answers · asked by Lisa M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
several products are available. Here are what I have used successfully. whink (brown bottle) CLR, and a cleanser called Barkeepers Friend.
2006-06-22 09:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Shulaar 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If it is a rust stain then CLR would be a good choice for removal - just follow directions. If it is from some other compound in your water supply then try white vinegar. Pour into area where water sits and leave for a while - wash off with warm water. You may have to do a couple of times. DO NOT use any abrasive pad or cleaner as this will scratch the suface and just give a deeper area for stains to collect in the future.
2016-05-20 11:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having well water also and HATING the stains it leaves in the tub and sink, I use something called "the works" I get it at walmart and it is only a couple of dollars. I use the toilet cleaner on the tub, just rinse REALLY well and make sure the place is well ventalated. But after you are done, and it does not take alot of scrubbing, the tub will look like brand new.
2006-06-22 08:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by sandrarosette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a little off topic but your question reminded me of it...
IF you have an old tub and you keep scrubbing and scrubbing it you run the risk of removing the glaze.
IF you do remove it there is a very good chance you will subject yourself and your children to lead poisoning.
In the old tubs and sinks they used lead in the porcelain. When the glaze is in place its not a problem. Once the glaze is gone the lead can leach into the water you run in the tub/sink.
For more information about lead poisoning in children please see the site
http://home.mindspring.com/~wrltc/LSWP.pdf
2006-06-22 08:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try CLR or Kaboom. If that doesn't work ask someone in a hardware store like Home Depot or Lowe's. Apparently is has a lot to do with what kind of tub you have (material). Try the following website for more info:
http://www.vintagetub.com/asp/tub_cleaning_guide.asp
2006-06-22 08:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lou Dogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can get oxalic acid from the ahrdware store, it comes in white crystals which you dissolve in water and make pads with paper towels. Let it sit on the stains for a few hours.
There is also oxalic acid in rhubarb leaves (that is what makes them poisonous to eat) so you could chop them up and make a sort of tea bag with paper towels or cheesecloth and do the same thing. Good luck and remember to wash your hands and be careful disposing of the stuff!
2006-06-22 08:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Store and look in the cleaning stuff department for Iron out, or a product in a little brown plastic bottle.
2006-06-22 09:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a really good cleanser called Barkeeper's Friend that works on difficult stains.
2006-06-22 08:27:36 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always found "The Works" to be an awesome cleaner for this!
http://www.theworkscleans.com/tub.htm
You could also try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It's great too!!!
http://www.homemadesimple.com/sites/en_US/mrclean/index.shtml
Good Luck!
2006-06-22 09:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by sonik_starz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLR - It cleans calcium, lime and rust build up
2006-06-22 08:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by Lori T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋