How to Clean Bathtub Stains

A clean bathtub is important, especially if you have children.

Stains in your bathtub make your entire bathroom look dirty. No matter how much you seem to clean and scrub, those stubborn stains remain. If you can't get rid of your bathtub stains, you may be using the wrong cleaner. There's no need for special bathtub cleaners that are expensive, harsh and bad for the environment. Learn a better method.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• White vinegar
• Sponge or cloth
• Borax
• Lemon half
• Bleach
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. To remove the ring stain around the bathtub, generously sprinkle it with baking soda. Spritz the baking soda with white vinegar from a spray bottle. Allow it to bubble for about 2 to 3 minutes, scrub with a damp sponge or rag and rinse thoroughly.

2. To remove rust stains from your bathtub, liberally dust the rust stains with borax. Cut a lemon in half and work the borax into the stain with the lemon half while squeezing the juice out. It will take on a paste-like consistency. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Scrub with a damp sponge or rag and rinse well.

3. To remove hair dye from your bathtub, make a 50-50 mixture of bleach and water in a spray bottle. Spray onto the stain and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with clean water.

4. To remove hard water stains from your tub, soak plain white paper towels or white rags in white vinegar clear water.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use abrasive scouring powders or steel wool on bathtubs. It can cause scratches on the surface.

• To avoid scratches, do not use abrasive scouring powders or steel wool on bathtubs.

References

• Mrs. Clean: Get Rid Of Rust Stains Out The Bathtub