2006-09-05 01:43:05 · 11 answers · asked by Pookiedog 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
pour on vinegar and leave to soak
2006-09-05 01:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust has two potential sources. If it's from a leaky faucet and "hard" water, the rust can be removed with CLR, Lime Away, or a product called WINK (hydroflouric acid solution). If the rust is coming from the tub itself, these products will clear it but only for a short time. It will again become evident as soon as oxidation begins to take place. The only solution I know--and one that I have used myself--is to have the bath resurfaced using an acrylic material. It needs to be professionally applied and will cost around $400 for the job. You can have it done in designer colors or basic white. Good luck.
2006-09-05 01:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Captdfs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about CLR? Calcium, lime and rust remover. Works for me and it's easy to find. It's not rust by the way. Enamel tubs don't rust. It's the iron in your water. If the CLR doesn't work, I can't remember the name but there is a product sold in groccery stores for cleaning the same yellowing in dishwashers. It works great, and is found in the dishwashing soap area. I'd tell you the name but I just looked for it and I'm out of it right now, but I use it in my dishwasher and washing machine all the time. Makes em look brand new and my cloths are whiter.
2006-09-05 05:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by Teetyme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a product called Barkeeper's Friend that works on rust - also Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pads will work a little bit if you use elbow grease.
2006-09-05 03:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use a product called ' kill - rust ' which works well , but i fear once the enamel has shown it's signs of deterioration , i fear the worst --- but hey someone may well have a contradictory view --- which is what we are all about !!!
2006-09-05 01:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by bill g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whink makes an awesome product you can get st Ace Hardware for 3.00 it's called r'ust stain remover', it works on fabric too. It's the best !
2006-09-05 02:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cillit Bang are advertising a product that removes rust! Don't know if it is any good though!
2006-09-05 01:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by Connie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have to resurface the bath with an epoxy paint. try the finest sand paper that you can find. (wet)
2006-09-05 02:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by tbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white vinegar or a paste of borax and lemon juice.
2006-09-05 02:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring it to the dump and buy a new one
2006-09-05 01:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋