How to Remove Paint Stripper From a Refinished Tub

Ceramic tubs require occasional refinishing.

Paint stripper is a solvent comprised of chemicals that loosen and break the bond between surfaces and paint. Refinishing bathtubs is something that's done on ceramic tubs to protect them from the everyday wear and tear of being used. Removing paint stripper from these surfaces is relatively easy; you just have to make sure you are using a product that can cut through solvents. You may have to refinish the area where the paint solvent was, but it is a small price to pay for protecting your bathtub.

Things You'll Need

• Oil-based dish detergent
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Put two to three drops of dish detergent directly on the paint stripper spot.

2. Rub well with the sponge for a couple of minutes to ensure that the stripper is completely broken up.

3. Rinse the area with warm water.

4. Repeat the process if necessary and then let the area dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Oil-based dish detergents include brands like Palmolive. Make sure that the dish detergent is not water-based.

References

• US Consumer Product Safety Commission: What You Should Know About Using Paint Stripper