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I am cleaning the bathroom and in the sink is white porcelain. Around the faucet it's yellow and looks "burnt" - I'm thinking it's lime or mildew or something from the water?
How do I get rid of it? I am trying Clorax with bleach (and scrubbing with a scrubber) as well as other items that say they are for soap, mildew scum, etc....but nothing seems to be working.

What about plain ole' bleach??
OR

I am also gonna scrub down the shower/bath which isn't as bad, but still has some "water" stains that are from the water faucet.

Any suggestions, ideas would help!

Thank you!

2007-01-07 12:24:14 · 12 answers · asked by spiritsocean 2 in Home & Garden Cleaning & Laundry

On top of the scrubbers, I am also using the Scotch Brite Easy Erasing Pads, which are like the Mr. Clean (I love those too!) and even THESE don't seem to help! :\

2007-01-07 12:30:36 · update #1

12 answers

Limeaway or white vinegar for the hard water build up. Bleach won't work for that.

2007-01-07 12:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by porkchop 5 · 0 0

If the stain is from mold or mildew, you may want to try something like let the bleach sit a while before you scrub it out. If it's from mineral deposits, try CLR.

Now, you might try Oxyclean: I've used that on a variety of very stubborn stains, and it does work. Or you might even try a combination of vinegar and baking soda: I use that to clear and sweeten my kitchen drains, and I use baking soda instead of scrubbing powders such as Comet in many situations.

Good luck!

2007-01-07 12:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1 0

I just cleaned all this gunk from around my kitchen faucets with a screwdriver, then scrubbed it with Zud. Sparkling clean! Just make a paste of the Zud and let it sit there a few minutes. It will take the stains right out.

2007-01-09 08:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

To clean my bathroom, I mix 1/3 cup liquid laundry detergent, 1cup vinegar in a 32 oz. spray bottle and fill the rest of the way with water. I sprinkle baking soda first then spray with the mixture and scrub. It works great!!!!

2007-01-08 07:05:09 · answer #4 · answered by busymom 3 · 0 0

I used to just pour straight bleach into the sink and it would make it white temporarily but the water is causing it. Try Magic Eraser.

2007-01-07 12:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jersey Girl 2 · 0 0

i had impossible stains in my toilet. no amount of scrubbing with any cleaner helped, until i found a professional toilet bowl cleaner at the hardware store containing 23% hydrochloric acid. give that a try, i bet it will take the stains off the porcelain. but don't mix with any other chemicals.

2007-01-08 07:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by Nicky 2 · 0 0

bleach alone will work on the sink its also good for mold and mildew.....tilex for showers works good if u spray shower each time u use it...also car wax works well on shower walls and glass shower doors keeps cleaning down alot like 3 to 6 months use it after its cleaned

2007-01-08 03:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by snowangel 3 · 0 0

It sounds like rust deposits. Try Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. Rinse it off right away or you will harm the metal faucets. Use plastic gloves, it burns your hands .

2007-01-07 12:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by almo 2 · 0 0

Try Lime away or CLR rust remover.

2007-01-07 13:29:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

browning? my first thought is rust. Take off with an abrasive cleaner like comet or ajax

2007-01-07 12:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0 0

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