We moved into an older house that has really hard water. The lime buildup is horrible. After taking showers the tile and tub is completely white. I have tried scrubbing with Comet, pinesol, lime away, CLR, scubbing bubbles , SOS pads and nothing seems to work. I am tired of trying but I can't live with this nasty looking tub and tiles. Please any suggestions. I really need help. The bottom of the tub is really aweful.
2007-05-18 06:17:37 · 9 answers · asked by egg_sammash 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Okay, I need you to elaborate on your answers. You that say soda crystals, what is that and where do you find them?
You that say bleach, do you mean full strength?
2007-05-18 06:26:08 · update #1
I would suggest baking soda and vinegar together. It will bubble up when mixed together let it soak. Scrub with brush. If that does not work I know this sounds crazy I clean houses and offices for over 20 years. WD40 is good too. I would spray it on a cleaning towel then wipe the lime build up. I have used this on my own shower when the water build up got too bad. Wd40 is a good water repellent. When cleaning sinks and tubs I wipe dry with WD40 on a cleaning rag. Make sure there is plenty of air stirring when using WD40
I will give you some advice when using a shower or bathtub if you rinse it out and wipe dry after every use the water will not build up.
2007-05-18 07:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by ruthie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I worked for a house cleaning company we used a pumice stone for heavy lime buildup and mineral deposits. You can get it where you buy nail care items in any dep.store.
For a lime/calcium deposit, try a little diluted vinegar or lemon juice. Lime is a base, so an acid will remove it.
After you get it removed you can wax, yes I said wax, your tiles with regular old turtle wax to help you keep it clean. I don't recommend it on your tub but the tile enclosure is ok.
You may want to purchase a commercial-grade water filter system for all your faucets to filter out the excessive lime at the source. It's particularly useful in shower heads and bathtubs where lime ash in water may be an irritant to the skin.
2007-05-18 22:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of spending so much on all the different cleaners it is alot easier and usually cheaper in the long run to Get a water filter installed on your water and then have the tub replaced or repaired with a new product that they sell at your local hardware store that coats your tub with new enamel.
2007-05-18 06:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by deesanimals 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a hard water area, too, and I just used Kaboom on my glass shower door and I was absolutely amazed that the lime and scale was gone with two applications. Try it!
2007-05-18 06:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white vinegar will work
just take paper towels and soak them in white vinegar, then lay them out all over the lime buildup..let it sit for a few hours and when you take them off the lime biuldup will rub off very easy.... depending on how bad it is it may take a few applications..but it works!
2007-05-18 08:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by usmcwife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call THE GULLIGAN MAN, their nationwide. Look them up in the local phone book. You need to install a REAL solution. A water softer system, anything LESS your dealing with PAIN !
2007-05-18 06:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by honker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soda crystals in water will work
2007-05-18 06:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't there a product called "Limescale" ?
2007-05-18 06:21:20 · answer #8 · answered by Dave R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BLEACH BLEACH BLEACH AND THE HARDEST SCRUB BRUSH YOU CAN FIND!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-18 06:22:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋