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Clean dirty bathtub
On May 26, 4:08*pm, " wrote:
My bathtub has a stain in it that is impossible to remove so far. Here is a picture of it:http://www.flickr.com/photos/5423000...7629878927850/. What should I use to remove the stain? I tried bleach and it does not work. It feels rather rough and even powderly at the stained area. Thanks Despite Evan's pronouncement that the problem has been identified and a solution determined..... I'd like to ask a couple questions. What is the tub material? Porcelain over cast iron porcelain over stamped steel? Porcelain over stamped steel tubs do not behave as well as cast iron ones. Stamped steel tubs are not nearly as stiff as a cast iron tub. Stamped steel tubs are susceptible to localized deflection & thus damage to the porcelain coating. When the tub is used & then drained, does some water remain in the areas of the stain or does the tub drain completely with not a bit of water remaining? If small puddles of water remain in the stained areas, this situation might be one of years of evaporative deposition. Just adjacent to the stain (like within a few inches) is the porcelain smooth, glossy & in good shape? If the adjacent areas are in good shape & the tub allows water to puddle then Norman's suggestion that lime deposits might be the problem is worth a look. Deposits warrant the use of an acid "cleaner" like CLR. Let us know how things turn out. cheers Bob |
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Clean dirty bathtub
replying to DD_BobK, les wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5423000...57629878927850 My sink looked exactly the same and felt rough. I thought for sure it was abrasion. Bleach and strong multi purpose cleansers didn't work. I used a non scratch sponge and a 50/50 dilution of vinegar and it came off!!! I couldn't believe it. It must have been lime. Try it. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ub-698924-.htm |
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