How can I get rust stains out of my bathtub?

Question

The shaving cream can has made several stains on the enamel. Thanks

Answer 1

I highly recommend Bar Keeper's Friend. It's the best $2.00 I ever spent and it will get anything out (including the rust stains in my porceline sink in about 10 seconds) Rub it in with an abbrasive pad or sponge and it will work like no other.

Answer 2

Whatever you decide to use, DO NOT use any abrasive cleaner like Comet or steel wool pads. They'll leave scratches. Sheesh... I wonder why some people answer questions such as yours when they haven't the foggiest idea what they're talking about!

The ones who said Coca-Cola...think they might be worth a try. My son-in-law uses that for stopped-up drains, and I never woulda believed. However, what I've used in the past is Soft Scrub. Look for it in your grocery store around the Comet. A-Jax, etc. powdered cleansers. Soft Scrub is non-abrasive. I try always to keep it on hand for cleaning my porcelain areas (sinks, tubs, rangetop) and countertops. Have used it several times for rust stains caused by shaving can rings in the bathtub and shower area so I know it works. Pour it on and let it set a few minutes...then work it into the area with a circular motion.

Source: Personal experience

Answer 3

You can use most of the products mentioned here, but until you get rid of the source of the rust this will be a continuing effort. Imagine what the rust is doing to the inside of your water heater. You may want ot get that flushed out and checked. A lot of times they will explode, or start leaking causing water damage.

You probably have well water which is not filtered. Consider investing in a water filter, at the main water intake valve if you are not able to connect to the city water supply. Minerals in water can cause lots of damage. Teeth stains, clothes never get really clean, hair won't lather up while shampooing, damage to washer and dishwasher. Pipes may need to be replaced prematurely.

Been there done that!

Good luck!

Answer 4

Pumice Stone

To get rid of rust stains in a tub or toilet, just rub gently with a pumice stone. Works like a charm.

Whisk It Out

An excellent product that I have used to get out rust stains is called Whisk Rust Stain Remover. The bottle says that it will get rust stains off white sinks and toilet bowls. Both are porcelain, so this product should work on your porcelain tub. The product produces a chemical reaction, which removes the rust. I have used this on clothes with rust stains, and it was successful every time I have used it. This is an wonderful product!

Hydrogen Peroxide

To remove rust spots from tubs and sinks cover the rust spot with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide and sprinkle with cream of tartar. Let sit for 30 minutes and wipe off with a sponge.

Barkeeper's Friend

The easiest way to get rid of rust stains on almost anything is with a product called "Barkeeper's Friend", which is a very mild scouring powder. The can even says you can use it on clothing. It really works!


The Works

I purchased a product called 'the works' (hard water formula) at Wal-Mart for $2.00. It has worked great! I had rust stains from my well water and they cleaned right up without wiping.

Naval Jelly

Go to the nearest automotive store and get a bottle of "Naval Jelly." It's used to remove rust from metal surfaces but will not hurt porcelain if not left on to long. You may have to apply it a few times to dissolve all the rust, but it will surely work.

Answer 5

Make a solution of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach. Soak a sponge (it will ruin the sponge that you are using) place it on the spot that you want to remove. Let it stand for ten minutes. Ring out the sponge and wipe down the area. Repeat if necessary until the spot it removed.

You can also try water and baking powder. Add enough water to the baking powder to make a paste. Use an old toothbrush to work into the area. Let it stand for 10 minutes then wipe it off. Repeat if necessary.

Also try putting a lemon in the microwave for a few seconds, that will release the juices. Cut the lemon in half and rub it on the stain. Lemons are good cleaners for many different things and they smell good too.

Answer 6

I've tried both CLR and Lime Away and I think Lime Away is more effective. I did some experiments.

My detatchable showerhead was clogged up with calcium deposits so I soaked it overnight in a bucket of CLR as shown on their commercial. It really didn't do much. It was 25% better at most.

On the other hand, I had a screw that was practically pure rust. I soaked it overnight in Lime Away then the next day I rinsed it off and it looked like a new chrome screw. I was shocked. That stuff really works! It was like the rust was never there. I don't know where the rust went... maybe I'll see it again in Heaven. :-)

Answer 7

There are many things you can use to get rid of rust. all of them can be found at LOWES or HOME DEPOT. Even a cheap way is to use regular old ajax or comet and apply some scrubbing force. now once you have cleaned the rust stains flip your shaving creme can over and apply a thin layer of vaseline to the bottom of the can around the ring and it wont ever leave a hard stain again

Answer 8

Well here's something different from the other answers.

Walmart carries a product called Super Iron Out.

It works very well on any rust stains we've used it on. We have had the same problem in the shower from the shaving cream can.

Also Super Iron Out will clean the brown iron discoloration from inside your automatic dishwasher, off your silverware, your dishes, etc., etc., etc.

It can also be used to "brighten" up your white laundry.

Answer 9

Coco cola will take rust off of a bumper, you might try a little of that. if it too advanced, there is a rust remover called "Naval Jelly" which is an acid and has to be used with safety glasses and a mask.

You can use it like I do, but I am extra careful when handling any caustic substance. Also the least expensive of the lot would be Comet. It contains a bleach.

Answer 10

1. Pour a pile of table salt on top of the rust spot then squeeze lemon juice over it. Let this pile of salty lemon juice sit for several hours, over night or longer. This will draw the stain out and you can actually see the rust in the pile of salt when its down its job.

2. Rub gently with a pumice stone.

3. Cover the rust spot with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide and sprinkle with cream of tartar. Let sit for 30 minutes and wipe off with a sponge.