2006-08-16 05:31:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
After you get done fooling around with condoments... try this...
Home Depot carries a product called Calcium Lime Rust. It's a commecial strength version of CLR. I have tested both products personally, side by side and the Zep product kicks butt. Its sold in a gallon size white jug. I think the lable is blue with white lettering.
Soak a bunch on with a sponge. Let sit for no more than 5 minutes. Wipe dry. Repeat if needed, but don't let the product sit on the tile, it won't eat it, but might stain if it is left to dry on its own.
If worried, test a bit on the tile in a conspicuous spot first.
Good luck.
2006-08-16 06:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by firm_shake 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try lemon. Cut a lemon in half and use some cream of tartar to scrub with the half of lemon. It takes a bit of work but lemon juice does remove rust and will not damage the surface. The cream of tartar will give a bit of grit but won't scratch.
2006-08-16 05:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by ParaUnNormal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acid removes rust. If it is a small area, I recommend Whink, available at Ace Hardware for about $6.00 . It is a solution of hydrflouric acid, and extremely effective.
2006-08-16 08:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clean it with a rust ditergent in the market. or try to rub with soap and clorex
2006-08-16 07:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxalic acid, found in CLR or Zud cleanser.
2006-08-18 04:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋