Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub

RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post By Barbyour name. (Guest Post) (03/10/2008) My fiberglass tub has the same discoloration. It is not like a stain that can be removed with any cleaning product. It is also not from the sun because I have no window in this bathroom. It is not soap scum, mold or mildew. It is not an old tub. It has simply changed color and unfortunately I would have to replace it to fix the problem. I believe it is the brand of bathtub that does this because the neighbors bathtubs are the same as ours. Homes were built by the same builder so he probably got a deal on buying several bathtubs. Too bad the bathtub doesn't have a brand name on it so I could avoid that brand in the future. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post By Roeshell (Guest Post) (01/16/2008) I just found that Dawn Power Disolver, found in your dish soap aisle in a blue spray bottle, works great. You spray this on wait 10-15 minutes then just simply go wipe it off. Use a scrub brush if it has been discolored for a long period of time. We just moved into our home and the bathtub was almost an orange color, today it is back to it's original color and I have only worked on it for about 1/2 an hour with the Dawn Power Disolver! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post By Tammie. (Guest Post) (11/18/2007) Emma, I have the same problem. Did you try the Krud Kutter? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post by gonecrazyhunting (17) | (09/05/2007) Profile | Contact I have searched this subject here as well as other websites but still haven't found a definite answer for when the yellowing is caused by sunlight/skylight! My garden tub was bone/cream color when new and has now turned completely yellowed from when we had a skylight above it (not just a stain, spot, tub ring, etc). The only definite solutions I've seen so far was to paint the tub or have it professionally reglazed or fitted. PLEASE, if anyone out there knows the secret, PLEASE share! So, Sandy, if the hydrogen peroxide works, please post! Thanks. Leah Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post By Sandy (Guest Post) (08/31/2007) I swear I read on here that hydrogen peroxide will do the trick. I have the same problem from a skylight. That's what I'm going to try. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post By Linne Dodds (Guest Post) (08/31/2007) Spic & Span does work nicely & smells like soap. Pets won't go near it. Trisodium Phosphate is good too. I don't know if either would fix the tub but worth a try. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post by igait (18) | (08/30/2007) Contact Oven cleaner (the kind in the spray can). This remedy isn't for everyday. It's for times when the tub *must* be clean-MIL visits, for example. Best regards- Cheryl Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post By Marna (Guest Post) (08/30/2007) Don Aslett's Showers 'n Stuff. Takes all the film, discoloration, etc. off of fiberglass. It's the only thing that's ever worked for me. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post by gator10tx (50) | (08/29/2007) Profile | Contact Water here is orange to black and for years i thought I'd be stuck with the discoloration. Out of desperation I tried 'The Works Disinfectant Toilet Bowl Cleaner' on the fiberglass tub. Its label states "Removes Rust, Lime Scale and Hard Water Stains". It was applied several times and even left on overnight. It does work; costs $1-1.50, depending on which store it's offered. Another thing that works is pumice stone even on a stain caused by oil of wintergreen. Amazingly, pumice does not scratch the surface. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Post by lewis_admin (1152) | (08/29/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact I have yellow discoloration in my fiberglass tub. How do I remove it? Barbara Answers: RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub I am assuming your tub is old, this happens after many years of cleaning, hard water and age. You might consider having it re-glazed, it will look like new. (05/12/2007) By Chip RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Tried goof off, bleach, 409. soft scrub. Nothing works so far. It is not an old tub, (only 8 years old) and the discoloration is where the sun camethrough the skylight. (05/12/2007) By shihtzulover RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub My mother in laws bath was like this. I filled with hot water and bleach and let it sit for several hours and than scrubbed using soft scrub it worked. (05/14/2007) By Denise RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub Just for anyone reading... to remove mold, mildew on anything, especially siding... you do not need ANYTHING except bleach and water. Put it in a new garden sprayer or whatever, spray on and by the time you are around the area, hose it off...good as new. Protect your plants with plastic or something. (05/15/2007) RE: Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub You could try putting 1 cup vinegar, 1 squirt Dawn dish soap, 1/4 cup Jet Dry in a large squirt bottle and add water slowly. Spray and wipe. (05/16/2007) By Jacque Report Spam or Abuse Request: Discoloration on the Sides of a Fiberglass Bathtub Post by lewis_admin (1152) | (05/11/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact When I built my home 15 years ago I thought I would save myself a lot of cleaning by installing a one-piece, white fiberglass surround bathtub and shower combination. But now there is a discoloration around the sides about 4 inches above the floor of the tub. It makes my bathtub always look like it has a scummy "bathtub ring" around it and I rarely even bathe. I usually take showers and when I bathe I fill the tub completely full. I hate the way it looks. I have tried removing it with bleach, soft scrub and 409. The "ring" is still there. Anyone else have this problem and have you found a solution? Emma from Eastern Oklahoma Answers: RE: Discoloration on the Sides of a Fiberglass Bathtub I don't have that problem, but I have found the product called Barkeeper's Friend to remove lots of "stuff" from bathroom fixtures. Quite inexpensive. You might want to give it a try. (11/08/2005) By Mary A RE: Discoloration on the Sides of a Fiberglass Bathtub Try Krud Kutter [at Lowe's or Home Depot] at $5.79 a spray bottle. My tub now looks new, as does the siding on my home [removed mold/mildew] my s/s kitchen sink, tile floor etc. It is non toxic and has very little odor to it. One of the best cleaners on the market! JoanDogs (11/08/2005) By Joandogsxxx RE: Discoloration on the Sides of a Fiberglass Bathtub There is a great product on the market called "Bar Keeper's Friend." I highly recommend it! We had hard water stains on the bottom of our tub and it is the only thing that would remove them. Good luck! (11/08/2005) By Robin RE: Discoloration on the Sides of a Fiberglass Bathtub Have you tried Magic Eraser yet? Works great on bath tub rings. (11/09/2005) By kelly RE: Discoloration on the Sides of a Fiberglass Bathtub If the other more gentle remedies don't work, try Goof Off. It is sold in small cans around 8 oz. up to gallons. Check the home center stores. (11/09/2005) By kidsNclutter Report Spam or Abuse