Are there any really effective cleansers out there for an old bathtub?. Commercial products don't really work.

Question

My old bathtub is almost impossible to get clean. I have used Clorox, Lysol, Dow, Comet, you name it, and some scum just does NOT come off. I can't afford to re-glaze or replace. How can i get my tub sparkling clean?

Answer 1

Barkeeps Friend (maybe Barkeepers)
or
Bon-Ami

They are powders, following directions & making a paste on cloth/sponge then using on a WET surface will take out stains soap scum etc...

Especially on older tubs
:~))

Answer 2

What I have found to be effective on cleaning my shower and tub is OxyClean. You can buy it as Walmart. Its a powered so you need to create a paste and then get a scrub brush and scrub the tub/shower.

You need to use a little elbow grease, but it should clean it up.

Answer 3

Try Lime Away with a good stiff plastic brush and plastic gloves. Rinse and repeat a few times, and your problems will be solved. You can sweaten the smell with your other cleansers.

Answer 4

type the word Zap into search, and it will take you to the full range of Zep cleaner/ restorer products which includes one formula for bath tubs. Hope you might find what you're looking for.

Answer 5

I used simple green to clean my tub.....worked great. If it can get a engine clean it should be able to clean a tub. good luck

Answer 6

I used to have an old clawfoot tub and Soft Scrub worked great on it. Also, use on of those sponges that has that "scrub" side on it.

Answer 7

Try WD 40

Answer 8

if you take the light bulbs out of the socket, it will be to dark in the bathroom to see the soap scum.

Answer 9

Try baking soda and lemon juice

Answer 10

If it is porcelain - Easy-Off oven cleaner.