How to remove rust stains from bathtubs
After a long, tiring day at work, nothing feels more relaxing and soothing than a good soak in a bathtub. However, if the bathtub is dirty or untidy, the idea is less appealing. One common problem is when there are rust stains right underneath the tap. So, if you want to know how to remove rust stains from bathtubs and restore your peace of mind, then read on!
Things you will need
Microfibre cloth
Salt
Lemon juice
White vinegar
WD-40® Multi Use Product
Step 1
Try lemon juice and salt
Take half a cup of lemon juice and add 1-1.5 teaspoons full of salt. Stir to mix and form a solution. Dip a clean cloth in the solution and apply the solution to the rust stain on the tub. Apply it thoroughly and let it stay there for a while.
After about an hour, use the same piece of cloth to rub the stained area after wetting it in the solution. This DIY rust stain remover should take away the stain. If it does not, follow the next step.
Step 2
Consider vinegar
Vinegar contains acetic acid and hence can be a good cleaner for most purposes. Take half cup vinegar and pour 2 teaspoons full of salt in it. Stir to mix and form a solution. Follow the same procedure as in the first step.
Use clean cloth to dab at the stain and make it wet. Let the solution stay on the stain for a while, and then rub it with the same cloth.
Warning: Vinegar contains acid, which might not be suitable for some bathtub materials as a rust stain remover so try a small patch test first.
Step 3
Try WD-40 Multi Use Product
To remove stains from bathtubs, you can also try WD-40 Multi Use Product.
Just spray a little WD-40 on the stain and leave it for 10 minutes. After a while, damp a clean cloth with the spray and rub the stain to see it disappear. Just remember to remove the residue before you get in the bath tub!
Good as new
Now you know how to remove rust stains from bathtubs! Take a look at our blog for other handy hints and tips for keeping your house in top condition.
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