How to Remove Yellow Stains From Showers & Tubs

Yellow stains can accumulate in a bathtub or shower on the walls and around the handles or drain. These stains may be from the water or have built up over time from dirt and various shampoo or soap stains. Depending on how long the stains have had to set in, they could wipe away or require harder scrubbing to remove. A few household cleaning products will clean up your shower or tub and keep the stains from returning.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sponge
• Dish soap
• Rubber gloves
• Toothbrush
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Baby wipes
• Scrub brush
• Commercial cleaner
• Distilled white vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Baking Soda

1. Wipe down the tub and shower walls with a sponge and dish soap. Rinse with hot water and repeat. Wear rubber gloves while cleaning the tub.

2. Scrub drains and around hardware, such as faucet handles, with a stiff toothbrush and hydrogen peroxide. Use a baby wipe to polish and remove loose stains.

3. Use a scrub brush and a commercial cleaner or a mixture of 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar and 1 cup water to clean walls and between cracks. Add more vinegar for stubborn stains. Spray the mixture on and let it sit for two to three minutes before scrubbing.

4. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the tub or shower. Rinse away after allowing it to sit for 10 minutes. This prevents build-up and cleans the floor.

5. Wipe down with soap or the water and vinegar mixture sprayed on a wash cloth or directly onto the tub and walls once a month. This prevents build-up and keeps the tub stain-free.