How do you clean an old porcelain bath tub? It has some hard water spots and just looks grimy?

Question

So I have used bleach, oxy-clean, and lime away...but it still looks old and grimy. I do not want to put a hole in the stupid thing, but I want it to look like new. Any patches or "paint" that would bring back the clean look?

Answer 1

It's probably time to have it reglazed:
http://save-now.com/grout/GROUT-SERVICES/REGLAZING.htm

Check your Yellow Pages!

Answer 2

To clean and polish a porcelain tub and remove stains, make a paste of powdered alum (available in drugstores) and water. Rub well, as if using cleanser. For stains, make a paste of powdered alum and lemon juice; apply and let dry, then moisten with more lemon juice and rub well. Rinse thoroughly. Borax and water is also a great cleaner for porcelain. Make a paste and rub well, then rinse.

Answer 3

If All else fails..major hardware stores..Home Depot..Lowes..Aces on and on sell bathtub refinishing kits all in one box. Major paint stores as well. They are a 2 part epoxy in these kits, so once it is to be painted, you cannot stop at no time....They work well And wear A decent respirator when workin with epoxy, but it is simple.

Answer 4

Hmm, have you tried Mr CLEAN'S Magic eraser? That sponge is a god send.

As far as the paint or patch... I saw a "Sell this house" once that refinished a tub. It was pretty spendy though.

good luck.

Answer 5

You may have to get it professionally refinished, or just replace it, for the look you want, but try "CLR" first, it's a good product for hard water stains. You can find it at most hardware, home improvement and many, grocery stores.