is it bad to take a bath in a bathtub that has rust?

Question

i rent and my lease is over soon and to get this ***'s to fix anything is like pulling hair. my son takes a bath, is it bad for him to do so if there is rust forming. is there anything i can use to get rid of it myself? is there led in rust? this might me the dumbest question of all time. thanx for any input..

Answer 1

no, there is no lead in rust. rust is oxidized iron. Lead is lead.

You can buy a product called "naval jelly" at a nautical store. It is a caustic jell that will eat the rust away. The problem is that it will come right back if you don't seal over it with something.

You might contact a bathtub refinshing service. It will cost a few hundred dollars most likely.

Answer 2

I would suggest that you scrub the rust spots with some steal wool before using the bath, but I wouldn't expect rust to be dangerous unless it enters your blood stream. Rust is just iron oxide and a lot of old cast iron tubs have rust spots and I remember as a child having a tub with rust spots as well and nothing ever happened to any of us. Rust is not lead. "The chemical composition of rust is mainly hydrated iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3.nH2O), and under wet conditions may include iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH)). Rusting is the common term for corrosion of iron and its alloys, such as steel." http://www.offroaders.com/tech/What-is-Rust.htm
Also, there is no such thing as a dumb question where your child is concerned. You should be fine, just try to keep son from drinking the water.
Good Luck

Answer 3

I would say no, not bad. There are businesses out there that refinish tubs, I had it done to a claw foot tub once and with excellant results. Now if you were talking about rust in a pan, then I'd say, don't use it to cook in.

Answer 4

First I would plug the drain and fill the tub with water. Then I would put in about a quart of bleach and let it stand over night. The next morning drain out the bleach water. Then I would clean it with a product called zud. Zud is like comet but cleans much better. Try it you'll like it.

Answer 5

haha, i think you mean pulling teeth!!haha!!

i dont think it is bad, rust is just an oxide, as far as i know its not bad, but i am hardly a specialist in the field!! (is anyone?? aah!)

Answer 6

Do you drink from your faucet?? if you could see the pipes underneath the ground, youd be suprised. you drink rust.

Answer 7

i dont really know about that i would guess it is sorta bad.. cuz there is led in rust though

Answer 8

oh yes...its bad and dangerous.The rust can enter your asshole and cause *** cancer.