how can you?

Question

how can you get an old stained bath tub nice and white again without buying a new bath. I've tried cleaners and bleach.
thankyou

Answer 1

There is always re-glazing. It is like re-painting it, but far more involved and I don't know quite how to explain it. I believe there are professionals who would come to your home and do this for you.

Answer 2

As long as the bath is clean why bother? The stains will give the bath character. However, if it really is the pits and it is an old iron bath you could get it re-enamelled bearing in mind that it is expensive. You could also try good old fashion Ajax powder cleaner, this may bring some of the stains off, but it would only be a temporary solution. You used to be able to buy a product called gumption it was an abrasive paste that was very effective in removing bath stains. Try your local hardware shop it may still be possible to buy it.

Other than that It's a new bath I afraid. I've just bought a new steel bath on the internet and it is just perfect. It's called a Bette Bath and was made in germany, I bought it from a firm called www. betterbathrooms.co.uk. Though B&Q have some good deals on at the moment worth a wee lookie perhaps?.

Answer 3

depends on how pitted the surface is. it might need to be resurfaced.

i used tilex mold and mildew - the real strong bleach stuff. let it sit then wipe and rinse. there are tons of options. i will try to come up with some logical ones.

make a paste of comet or soft scrub with bleach.

there are rust removers that work for any rust stains. if the stain is blue from chlorine in the water then you need something that removes hard water stains.

there is something recently advertised on TV to spray on a wipe off all kinds of bathroom soap and stains. Made by Orange Glo people.

the porcelain gets tiny little pits that feel like sandpaper to the touch. the actual surface has worn off due to years of use and cleaning. if that is the case then cleaning products will only temporarily solve the stain. resurfacing can be done by you or a professional. the kit at the Home Depot/Lowe's gives you step by step instruction and it should work just as good as a pro. granted it won't last as long, but it might be worth the try.

Last year i had a tub resurfaced for the very same reason because i was getting no where with the stains. the kids were complaining of sitting in the tub felt like sand and actually hurt. So I called a pro and it cost about $200 and 2 days of not using it. Looks and feel great.

Answer 4

So you filled the tub and used a gallon or two of bleach in it...OVER NIGHT? If that fails to get it clean, try bathfitters, you don't need a new tube, the put a tub fitting over the old one...looks really awesome, too, like a whole new bathroom

Answer 5

You can actually buy new paint specifically for use with bath tubs.

Answer 6

Lime Away, CLR, after filling the tub with HOT water with lots of bleach and let sit.

I also use Kaboom to keep up with it. Works Great!

Answer 7

It probably needs to be refinished. The tub itself is clean but the surface is etched, try buying a refinishing kit at Lowes.

Answer 8

Fill up your bath with hot water, then add some false teeth cleaners.Four will do.Leave for an hour, then drain all the water, then rinse with clean water.

Answer 9

tell you the truth, if you have an old house and the tub came with it, you never be happy and nothing will work. But there is a webpage http://www.bathfitter.com/index.html?adc=google&gclid=CLrc4YWs9IYCFRPWJAodfHn2bg were you can find out how much it cost to repaint it.

Answer 10

Have you tried the Mr. Clean dry erase? That is what worked in my tub. Don't use it wet, it worked much better dry.