How to Remove Brown Stains From the Bathtub?

A clean bathtub.

Brown stains in tubs come from rusty water and dirt. To remove rust, use specialized rust cleaners, lemon and salt or vinegar. Check the warnings on any commercial cleaner to make sure it's safe to use on tubs. It may take several applications to remove brown stains from the bathtub. Remove other types of stains with baking soda. The baking soda lifts the stains without damaging the surface of the tub.

Things You'll Need

• Commercial rust-removing product
• Scrub brush
• Salt
• Lemon juice
• Baking soda

Instructions

Rust stains

1. Spray the area with a rust removing cleaner. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Scrub the rust spots with a scrub brush. Rinse with water.

2. Pour salt over the stain. Add lemon juice. Let it sit for at least four hours. Rinse off with water.

3. Pour vinegar on the stain. Scrub it with a scrub brush. Rinse with water.

Other stains

1. Wet the stain with water.

2. Sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda over the stain. Let it sit for at least two hours.

3. Scrub the stain with the scrub brush.

4. Wash away the baking soda with water.

Tips & Warnings

• Rinse the tub thoroughly before using it after cleaning.

References

• The Dollar Stretcher: Removing Rust Stains