Share a SolutionAsk a Question1 Rust stains can get on your tub either from old plumbing or from metal objects left sitting around the edge. These stains can be removed from your tub by using the proper cleaning products. This is a guide about removing rust stains from a bathtub.All ArticlesQuestionsArchivesNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceQuestion: FlagBy Jenna1How do you get rust and other stains out of a bathtub without scratching the tub? By Jenna from Salem, OR Answer By Eva shahine Flag0Ok, You can rub it will lemon! Reply By dfarra63 Flag0Came across your comment from searching how to get rid of rust on fiberglass! I went to Ace hardware they had it I used it and it really did work. I used comet and clorox bathroom cleaner first and scrubbed for 35 minutes with no luck. Reply By dailydealsjc1 Flag0What did you end up using that worked? Reply By ksranch Flag0How do you get rust stains out of a non porcelain bathtub Reply Question: FlagBy Joseph Di T.0How do I remove rust stains from a bathtub?

By Joseph Di T. Answer By Whitney B. Flag0I tried 'nana6x's suggestion. 'The Works' is at dollar tree and worked like a charm. Sheltie Puppies For Sale MiReply By rchapuli Flag0I was surprised at how well The Works works. Garden Furniture JaveaRust on my fiberglass tub just kinda disolved away after 10 minutes. Divine H2o Shower HeadI was also surprised at how useless CLR and bakingsoda/vinegar were. Just beware The Works smells strongly of rotten eggs buts it's worth it. Reply Flag0I too use The works it does good on my toilet., but the tub is harder. It turns the real dark rust to a orange. I had to use pumice stone as the scrubber. I am disabled and have to pay someone to do it. Reply Question: FlagBy Jarvi0Plastic bottles of Clorox that were left in a porcelain tub for a long period left rust stains in the tub.

By Jarvi from Minneapolis, MN Answer By Deanj Flag0Most likely the bleach caused the stains. Many times when the product, in this case bleach, is poured from the bottle there is a residue of bleach that will run down the outside of the bottle and collect on the bottom of the bottle. If the bottle is not wiped carefully the bleach will settle under the bottle and cause staining when placed on a surface. Reply By Sharon Cross Flag0Saturate the stains with hydrogen peroxide. Leave it on the stains, until the stains disappear, then rinse well with plain water. Reply By Jack Russell Flag0Chlorine, the active chemical in bleach, is an oxidizer. Chlorine causes rust to appear much faster than mere water based moisture. Reply Question: FlagBy Anastasia0How do you clean rust from a porcelain bathtub? By Anastasia from Berkeley Answer By Lisa Flag0This came up just a few days ago. /tf55521849.tip.htmlIt worked well for my porcelain sink! Reply By MelBunny Flag0Just don't use bleach, it will set the stain in.

Reply Archive: Flag0How do I get rust stains out of a fiberglass tub? By Linda from Nevils, GA Comment Archive: Flag0How do I remove rust stains from the bathtub? By Kim from Hartford, CTAnswers:Rust Stains in the BathtubIf this is a metal or cast iron tub, Bar Keeper's Friend (found near the Ajax, about $2) works well. By Lisa KayRust Stains in the BathtubI have used a product called Whink. It works on just about anything but is pretty toxic. Can be found in most grocery stores. By HalfWhit Comment Archive: Flag0I have rust stains on an old fiberglass tub. What type of vinegar do I use to remove the stains? Apple cider or white vinegar? By Linda145 from ARAnswers:Rust Stains in the BathtubNot sure about vinegar, either one shouldn't hurt to try. If that doesn't work try a product called "Iron Out" you can find it at stores like Lowe's or Home Depot. By willsmawRust Stains in the BathtubI am thoroughly amazed at how well The Works did on my tub. My husband just squirted some on a sponge and wiped the rust in one swipe.

it created a very clean stripe down the wall. We have been scrubbing and scrubbing at this tub, trying to get the rust stains off the wall and tub itself. We tried Lime Away, CLR, and Kaboom. None of them worked, and you were worn out just trying. Thank you for the suggestion of The Works. I'm so glad I found this site. By merejoy Comment Archive: Flag0How do you remove rust stains from a bathtub? Prevent rust stains by regularly cleaning your tub and sink. Rust stains are caused by the presence of dissolved iron in drinking water. The iron oxidizes and collects on the surface of bathtubs and sinks to create an unsightly orange-red stain. The use of cleansers that contain bleach only worsens this problem, as the bleach chemically reacts with the iron in the water to create more rust in your sink or bathtub. Well water, natural water supplies on the Pacific coast and municipal water supplies can have a high iron content that cause rust stains to form on bathtubs and sinks. Rinse the sink and bathtub after use.

Wipe down the bathtub and sink with a towel after each use to remove the iron residue. Wet the pumice stone and rub it on the tub or sink. Some of the pumice will dissolve in the water to form a paste as you rub it. Scrub the rust stains with the paste to remove them. Try spraying a mixture of one part white vinegar or lemon juice and one part water with a spray bottle on your sink and scrubbing off the rust with a hard bristled brush, if the pumice stone doesn't work. Spray a mixture of one part oxalic acid and 10 parts warm water with a spray bottle and scrub the rusted stained area with a hard bristled brush, if the white vinegar or lemon juice mixture does not work. Remove very dark stubborn rust stains by spraying the oxalic acid mixture on the bathtub or sink with a spray bottle and letting it sit for 1 to 3 minutes. Scrub the rust stained area with a hard bristled brush and thoroughly rinse off the bathtub or sink to remove any residue left by the oxalic acid mixture. Remove metal spray cans from your bathtub or sink and store them in a cupboard or cabinet.

Metal cans, such as shaving cream cans, air freshener sprays and hair spray cans have a metal ring on the bottom that rusts and stains bathtubs and sinks. Install a water softener in your home. Hard water contains dissolved calcium, magnesium, lime and iron. Use water softener salts specially formulated to remove iron from water and prevent rust stains in bathtubs, sinks, toilet bowls and laundry. These water softener salts often go by the names of Rust Out, Red Out or Iron Fighter Pellets. Things You Will Need Towel Pumice stone Oxalic acid cleanser Hard bristled scrub brush White vinegar or lemon juice Spray bottle Water softener Tip Warning References DIY Life: The Daily Fix: Remove Hard Water StainsCountry Max: CountryMax Water Softener Salt ProgramNational Salt Distributors: Diamond Crystal Water Softener SaltCT Solid Surface: Sink Care and CleaningConstruction Chemicals: Oxalic Acid – an Incredibly Versatile Cleaning Agent for Your Home Photo Credits Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images Suggest a Correction