2006-10-23 01:00:32 · 12 answers · asked by uk_lupo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Try bleach, close the drain pour some in and let it set a while then scrub the hell out of it.
2006-10-23 01:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by peaches22191 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's ceramic, bleach should remove the stain.
If it's a man made material, those are absorbent and the stain may be permanent. If this is the case, be careful of the products used. The care instructions will inform you of those that are harmful. I believe abrasives are not recommended. If you do not have the care instructions, check with a bath supplier for more info.
Chlorine IS a form of bleach and should not stain. Iron in the water creates a brown stain. No idea what "blue" could be unless it has had a chemical reaction with a man made material.
2006-10-23 01:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for a product called CLR - Calcium, Lime, Rust. It works on a lot of other problems than just those. The blue may be either copper or brass corroding into the water, not chlorine. Chlorine would leave it extra-white. The other possibility is magnesium, depending on how they solder the pipes. You might want to have your water tested. Especially if it's an older home. You might need some plumbing maintenance.
2006-10-23 01:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by itsnotarealname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Comet or Ajax? Sprinkle it on, let it set for a minute or two, then use a scrubbing pad on it.
I had horrible rust stains in the toilet bowl. Tried CLR, Lime Away, and a thing called Iron Out, bleach, vinegar and just about everything else I could think of. Nothing worked until I dumped a load of Comet on it, let it sit for about two minutes and scrubbed it with a green scrubbing pad. (They come in different colors now, too). I didn't even have to scrub that hard or long for it to remove the rust stains.
I wouldn't use Brillo pads or similar type things on it because they'll scratch the surface, but the green scrub pads are great and are fairly cheap.
2006-10-23 01:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called a Paris green stain, from the brass and copper pipes. Fix the faucet first, then buy some Barkeeper's Friend, or Zud, or oxalic acid to scour the stain away.
2006-10-25 14:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I had some stains on my tiles in the bathroom. I tried everything (literally), but nothing worked that well. Maybe you had the same experience with your bath? Anyway, I bought a Clorox Bleach Pen...Boom, that thing worked like magic.
I was surfing the freebies today and I saw you can get one for free (I paid about $4.50 for mine!)
http://www.alllsite.info/free-clorox-pen.php
2006-10-25 10:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by uman613 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is a good allround cure for limescale etc. Pour iton and leave it for a while. I had a stain just like this and it got rid of it.
Make sure you get a new washer for the tap!
2006-10-23 04:45:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a powder cleanser product at the grocery or hardware called "Barkeeper's Friend". I does wonders for many stains and cleaning problems and it will not harm the surfaces.
Go to: http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/index2.htm
I like this product and I am pretty picky.
2006-10-23 01:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by novamanassas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the mister clean "Magic Eraser". Its works amazing on everything I've ever tried it on. Even stuff that would never come out, it took it off. You can find them in any cleaning aisle.
2006-10-23 02:12:25 · answer #9 · answered by Coco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baking soda
2006-10-23 01:09:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋