I recently moved into a very old building with a gorgeous tub. Unfortunately, the tub has not been cleaned in, well, ever.
I've tried Ajax and elbow grease, bleach, lemon juice, vinegar, and even Magic Eraser. The Magic Eraser worked for a little while, but takes far too much effort. I can't resurface the tub, because I rent. Any suggestions?
2007-09-17 20:28:45 · 9 answers · asked by carlottavaldez007 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Try this first... If your water is super HOT this should at least help the situation.. Fill the tub with really, really hot water and pour about 2-3 cups bleach in the water.. Let the water sit until cool... This will soften/loosen any dirt/soap scum etc... Just open a window a crack to let some fresh air in. Then take the Magic Eraser and wipe out the inside.. That should do the trick.. .If NOT then get some soft scrub and some green nylon non scratch brillo pads.. Put a thin coat of soft scrub on the tub and wipe off with nylon brillo.. If this doesn't work than it's no use ! This method works for getting purple developer/fixer off a c-41 photo finishing machine ! So, it should be a piece of cake on a tub... good luck
2007-09-18 02:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Comet, a damp sponge, and some effort. You didn't say the tub is porcelain, but I'll assume it is. Comet has just the right combination of abrasive and bleach. I've used it many times to clean sinks and toilets in a summer camp, after they've sat all year. Piece of cake. Just be a little patient. I don't know why Ajax doesn't work as well, but it doesn't.
By the way, if you're planning on staying a while, you COULD resurface the tub. The landlord might (!?) even help pay for it. Couldn't hurt to ask. (But only if Comet doesn't work, which it probably will.)
2007-09-17 21:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by JayScott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Kaboom which comes in a spray or as a scrub. I recommend both. You spray or rub it on, wait about 5 minutes and then go to town with a sponge or plastic sponge to scrub it off. You might have to do this twice. Rinse very well. If it is too far gone, you may have to have it reconditioned.
2007-09-18 03:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the magic eraser on the end of a bolt or something on the end of a cordless drill.....corded might work better, higher speed......A cheap wire wheel on the end of the drill, with the magic eraser glued to it might help..or a shammy cloth... just don't use the wire wheel alone. Steel wool might work too....but it might "cut" too deep....Or a dish pan scrub pad...or a 3M pad.
2007-09-17 22:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray it with oven cleaner. The lye will dissolve the scum.
2007-09-17 22:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't it be worth it to put a bit of effort into it? i would prefer to put effort into it instead of finding "easy solutions" that you may not be able to find.
2007-09-17 20:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Gotitas de H2O 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is truly ingrained, there is not much you can do about it, bleach should have cleared the stains.
2007-09-17 21:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try some Lysol toilet bowl cleaner...
2007-09-18 01:22:13 · answer #8 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont think it will come out anymore....
2007-09-17 21:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by burias 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋