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Tips To Remove Rust Stains from your Bathroom sinks, Toilets and Tubs

We want our bathrooms, toilets and tubs to feel and appear clean and fresh as house owners.

Furthermore, if you have hard water, the mineral interactions can leave unattractive red stains that make your bathroom look as if it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks. Do not even throw in the towel just yet; there is a solution to get rid of those unattractive rust stains in your sink, toilet, and tub. And  in the end, it doesn’t really matter how the rusting got there; what matters is that it looks horrible and needs to be cleaned up. Luckily, removing these stains is rather simple.

Everest Plumbing May 28, 2022
Tips To Remove Rust Stains from your Bathroom sinks, Toilets and Tubs
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Here are some of the tips to remove rust from your tub, sinks and toilets:

Use a rust remover:

This one is certainly self-evident, and if you’ve actually spent time in the cleaner aisle of your supermarket or hardware shop, you’re aware that there are a variety of products on the market that claim to prevent rust on contact. It’s true: rust removers usually work well since they oxidize the rust without the need for wiping. All you have to do is to rinse it out, and your sink or tub will be spotless. Many householders, however, are afraid to use professional rust removers because they include strong chemicals that produce unpleasant smells and might induce dizziness. If these items aren’t treated carefully, they might cause skin burns. Furthermore, many individuals are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to clean their sinks and bathtubs. If that’s the case, you should attempt a different approach.

Use pumice:

The use of a pumice stick or stones to remove rust stains from ceramic is an option, however it is not suggested for fiberglass. Simply soak the stone in water and massage the discoloration away with enough elbow grease. The wet stone will form a paste as you work, that will aid in the cleaning process by raising and eliminating the stain. Wipe the area with clean water once you’ve finished wiping.

Shaw’s Pads:

Shaw’s Pads are an excellent, affordable, and ecologically responsible solution to clean stains on porcelain and ceramic surfaces if you don’t mind a little elbow work. These are recommended by plumbers since they perform well and do not scratch. If your local hardware store does not have these, you may easily get them online.

Lemon juice and salt:

Make a moist paste using bottled or fresh lemon juice and enough salt to cover the afflicted region (s). While this treatment is best suited for flat surfaces, it can also be used in the toilet bowl, albeit with some difficulty. Allow a few hours or overnight for the mixture to rest before cleaning with a toothbrush or microfiber cloth and draining it with clean water.

Baking soda and vinegar:

Prepare a mixture with two more pantry staples: three parts baking soda and one part vinegar for harder rust stains. Spray it with a scour sponge to the rusted area and let it sit for an hour. The rust should be removed when you rinse it off, however you may need to repeat the technique for more serious stains.

Avoid rust stains with Everest Drain And Plumbing

Rust is unsightly, and cleaning it up all the time can be stressful, but it can also cause major problems for your plumbing system. Contact your local Everest Drain And Plumbing to discover more about how to handle hard water issues and how to enhance your overall water quality. With purification and water softening systems, we assist thousands of homeowners clean up their water. So just call us to get your problem solved.

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