How to get hard water and rust stains out of your tub without chemicals!

By Gracie1402

Rate: (9 Ratings)

Do you have hard water? Does you have a ring of rust and hard water stain around your tub? This is an easy way to get that stain out! This works and it is SO cheap!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • a pumice stone
  • gloves
  • vinegar
  • water

Step1
make a vinegar and water solution using 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 warm water
Step2
put solution into a spray bottle (optional)
Step3
spay solution directly on the hard water stain or ring
Step4
use your pumice stone to 'wipe off' the stain or ring
Step5
rinse the area with cool water using a cup or something similar

Tips & Warnings

  • wear rubber gloves if desires
  • this also works with hard water stains in your toilet or any place else in your home!
  • make sure the surface you are working with says wet to avoid scratching

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Desula

Desula said

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on 6/14/2008 How clever. Thanks!!!

LNAngel

LNAngel said

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on 6/12/2008 Yum!

LilacGirl

LilacGirl said

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on 6/8/2008 Excellent information! I'm going to try this. 5 stars.

Limowreck

Limowreck said

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on 6/8/2008 Great tips! Thanks!

GreenMomma

GreenMomma said

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on 6/6/2008 never thought of using a pumice stone for anything but my feet! Thanks for the great, "GREEN" advice!!! *****

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