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How to get rid of rust & hard water stains from a bath tub without chemicals

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By Amy Kuncaitis
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(13 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!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • a pumice stone
  • gloves
  • vinegar
  • water
  1. Step 1

    make a vinegar and water solution using 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 warm water

  2. Step 2

    put solution into a spray bottle (optional)

  3. Step 3

    spay solution directly on the hard water stain or ring

  4. Step 4

    use your pumice stone to 'wipe off' the stain or ring

  5. Step 5

    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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suz54 said

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on 11/6/2009 used the vinegar solution. didn't even have to use pumice stone. just a toilet brush and stains went away.

Desula said

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

LNAngel said

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on 6/12/2008 Yum!

LilacGirl said

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

Limowreck said

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on 6/8/2008 Great tips! Thanks!

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