Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub

RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Jennifer (Guest Post) I have well water and let me tell you I have tried EVERYTHING possible. I have found that a pumice stone works but it is a lot of work and the stains come back later. The only thing I have found to work is a cleaner called Resolution natural tub and tile bath cleaner. It is earth friendly approved and all natural too. Normally it costs $2.50 for a 32oz bottle, when on sale it is only $1.44 and sometimes Menards has a mail in rebate and it works out to be free. I don't know if it is for sale anywhere else, but it is always at Menards. I am serious, this stuff is magical lol. I use it as an after shower spray and our tub is as clean as can be. WAY better than automatic shower cleaner and way cheaper. :) Try it! Posted on 11/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Liz (Guest Post) I had rust stains on my tub insert and tried all the common products CLR, Limeaway, The Works, Comet, Rust Remover, and etc and none of it worked so I looked up some solutions online and came up with the lemon wedge and salt or baking soda and neither one worked, so I tried then I tried the pumice stone and it actually worked! So if you have bad rust stains wet a pumice stone and scrub the surface just like you would using a sponge and you will see the stain start to get lighter and lighter and just scrub till the stain is gone. Posted on 11/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Burckster (Guest Post) I use Barkeepers Friend and it works wonders. You can get a canister of it, looks like comet cleanser, at walmart for less than $2.00. We have a well and have fought hard water stains and well stains for the past year. You need to use a little elbow grease but it eventually comes out. It does work wonders. Good luck. :) Posted on 11/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By gator10tx (51) Profile Contact Most suggestions have been tried here with varying degrees of success. My well water has so much iron in it CLR wasn't that effective. In desparation The Works toilet bowl cleaner was used to remove the orange-to-black-colored iron hard water stains on my fiberglass tub 'n surround. Since the stains are so dark some portions need to be retreated; so far, i've seen no damage after leaving this cleaner on overnight. Other good remedies are sand paper and pumice stone. Pumice stone took stains off fairly quickly but the stone wore down w/in a matter of minutes. Since my energy is often limited the easiest cleaner is my choice. After using such a caustic substance the septic tank is 'fed' yogurt, yeast or Riddex to restore its equilibrium. The Works toilet bowl cleaner is used for the lavatory, too, and the $1.00 bottle lasts several months. Posted on 09/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By (Guest Post) I just used "the works" on my impossible lime scale and calcium build up. I couldn't believe it just made it melt off! We were seriously thinking of reglazing our tub. I had been scrubbing with a pumice stone and could still not get all of the build up off. Get this if you can "The Works" by Home Care Labs. Doesn't smell too bad either Posted on 08/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By edslilbigsis (Guest Post) I use Zep acidic toilet bowl cleaner it removes the yellow on tubs and toilets with little scrubbing involved pour some in tub and spread around using rubber gloves remember it is acidic and wait 5 mins then rinse off Posted on 04/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Julie (Guest Post) I found this forum while trying to find help for my own well water rust stains. Thanks to Jessica, I now have a very white bath tub. The Bar Keepers Friend did the trick very easily. I had tried The Works, Comet, Iron out...and the list goes on and on. Thanks!! Posted on 03/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By (Guest Post) I have something that works but the smell is horrible! It's called THE WORKS. Right now i am researching Vinegar on the web because it doesn't have that awful smell. Posted on 12/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Rustee (1) Profile Contact I forgot to tell you that I had tried Lysol,CLR,ETC.ETC.If it was out there on the market I have tried it and I'm telling you SNO BOL Liquid is the best. You can put it on a sponge and just wipe the rust and minerial build up right off it is that easy GOOD LUCK Posted on 11/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Rustee. (Guest Post) I have used Sno Bol for over 20 years the liquid, I don't care for the clinging action stuff it just does not work as well as the liquid sno bol. I use it on everything inthe bath and on different things in the kitchen.(DO NOT USE ON STAINLESS STEEL sink anything stainless steel. I use it to clean the shower, bath tub, bath sink... I think this is the best thing since sliced bread Just remember not to use it on medal of any kind. Posted on 11/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By colleen (Guest Post) Try Lysol thick blue toilet bowl cleaner. I had terrible sulfuric acid stains in my tub from a drain opener product and it took those out. Test on your tub first to make sure it wont hurt the finish. good luck! Posted on 11/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Dekkorate (Guest Post) The "WORKS" (Blue Label) Use Full Strength and rinse with cold water immediately. Instant gratification! Posted on 08/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Sandra (Guest Post) Try a pumice stone. I tryed on my toilet from hard well water and it works. I purchased mine in the cosmetic dept. it is used on ruff feet but mine took all the hard water stains off. Posted on 06/04/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By JDischer (Guest Post) Also, after getting the stains off....I use Lemon Oil as a final wipe. It helps keep the stains from sticking in the first place, while it keeps the entire room smelling lemon fresh. Posted on 02/20/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Jessica (Guest Post) I am new to well water and took my mother in laws advice thats had well for over 30 years... Bar Keepers Friend. www.barkeepersfriend.com I get it at Walk-mart for under 2.00 and its a big container. Looks like comet containers but taller. I use it on sink, tub, floor, even toilet! Gets rust stains right off with hardly any scrubbing. Posted on 08/29/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Vicka (79) Profile Contact Sorry, I left this off my post--You can get your tub re-coated for less than a new tub. Posted on 03/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Vicka (79) Profile Contact Try one last product- Lime Away- my daughter uses it in their rental unit and it works. She tried the other products too, I think it depends on the combination of elements in your hard water. Be sure and get the thick, original Lime Away- Bright green bottle. It's harsh and I wouldn't use it on new fixture. It sure cleans up an old stained bathtub and glass doors. Posted on 03/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains By Vivian (Guest Post) 3/2006 I am also fustrated by this problem. I have the problem with my toilets as well. I've tried CLR, Zud, etc. I even resorted to using a blade to get off the deposits along with the deposits I get a black ring. Is this a problem needing certain condition in my water system. My sinks get a green cast to them. Please help here. Posted on 03/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Steve (Guest Post) Lime Away works well Posted on 03/19/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By leila78238 (4) Contact I live in TX and the local water stains. I bought a product they advertise on TV (one of those OH God Nothing Works moments) and had wonderful luck. I tried the Restore4 product designed for tubs and sinks. It worked wonders. Posted on 11/09/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Sharon (Guest Post) (Guest Post) Hi, I have had all types of well water stains. I use a Product called rust stain remover made by Whink. It's great all you do is pour on to the area thats stained and its gone. When using it in the toilet take some water out below stain line and pour on. You can get it at Wal-Mart, Target, Ace Hardware, and K-mart. Posted on 11/09/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Gale (Guest Post) Try this. I have a well, and the yellowing in my tub drove me crazy. I use Snobol toilet bowl cleaner. It's the only thing I have found which works well. I use it full strength. Put some on a sponge, and wipe it on the entire yellowed area, then rinse the area completely. Do not leave it on the surface very long. Important: It WILL ETCH the fixtures, so you must be careful NOT to get it on the faucet, handles, etc. My tub was new 8 years ago, and so far the snobol has not etched the tub at all, but I am extremely careful not to leave it on too long. I also have found another product which helps with the lime scale, and hard water stains on the fixtures. It is Comet Bathroom Cleaner. It is a spray cleaner. Do not use Lime Away. That will ruin the finish on your tub. I had that experience! Good luck! Posted on 07/05/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By RoseMary (Guest Post) We also have well water, our problem however, is stains on the grout between tiles on the wall. I have used several products too, including a clr type item. None worked. I'm going to try The Works as suggested in one of the other notes. Thanks Posted on 07/04/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Jill (Guest Post) Hi! We have well water here too! I bought "The Works" toilet cleaner and when you spray it on, the stain just melts right off! No elbow grease involved. The best part is, Wal-mart sells it for .98! I have also been told that SOS pads work, but they trequire a LOT of elbow grease! Hope this helps! Jill Posted on 07/02/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By (Guest Post) If the bath is fibreglass the stain may be in the fabric of the bath itself and I don't know what to suggest. If it is a ceramic bath the cheapest, easiest, chemical free way to get rid of surface mineral deposits is to 'sand' them off with very fine sandpaper - in Australia it is black, called 'wet and dry' sandpaper. As the name suggests it can be used wet or you can use it with cleaning products if you wish. This does not damage the surface of a ceramic bath and you can, in fact may need to, rub quite hard. You can also use this method in toilet bowls for the 'ring'. I have a feeling that bleach only removes the colour from the mineral deposit so it reappears very quickly - wet and dry sandpaper actually removes the deposit. I don't use any chemicals in the toilet because it disrupts the natural breakdown in our septic systems - this method is more effective, healthier, (as you don't have to inhale fumes), and more environmentally friendly. Regards Jo Posted on 07/01/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Ann (Guest Post) Don't know if this will work....Fill your tub a little above where the stains end. Fill the tub with denture cleaning tablets - 50 or so. You can buy them cheaply if you get the store brand. Let sit overnight. After it sits all night, try scrubbing with a rough-sided sponge. Good luck. Posted on 07/01/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Julie (Guest Post) When living in South Dakota a lot of people living out of town had this problem. The recommended way to clean well stains out of a tub or sink is as follows: Clean the tub or sink well with your usual cleaner, rinse with water a Let it dry completely. Pour straight white vinegar into a spray bottle and librally sprau pm tje effected areas. Let set ofor at least ten minutes. Rinse off and spray the area with a product called C.L.R. You can buy it in your grocery store with the cleaning products. Be sure to have the are well ventallated. (CLR stands for callsium Lime and Rust remover.) Let stand ten or twenty minutes, rinse and respray until all stains are gone. Use cold water to rinse and never touch the product with your bare hands. After removing the build-up, use at least once a week. Many of the people I talked to said this worked everytime. Posted on 07/01/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By karen. (Guest Post) I too have the same problem. I called the manufactor of the tub, american standard, and they recommended a product called ZUD, and KRC-7. I found ZUD at Ace hardware, and it helped a great deal, but not completely. I had painted the tub with Klinks and it looked beautiful for about three months, and then the stain returned. I contacted Klinks, and they said to be sure and use distilled water with their product, which I did not know at the time of application. Hope we can get some more feedback on this problem. Posted on 07/01/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Well Water Stains From Tub By Trudy Powell (42) Contact Hi, Have you ever heard of Watkins products? The company has been around for over 130 years, and many people used to purchase Watkins products from door-to-door salesmen years ago. I am an Independent Watkins Associate now, and I have been using their products and learning about what they can do. Anyway, yesterday I used their toilet bowl cleaner for a basement toilet that has terrible hard-water stains and hard-to-clean areas. Anyway, squirt it on, wait 10 minutes, and like magic it just slid off. Their also carry a Tub & Tile cleaner and another items - Bathroom Cleaner Plus, and they both sound like they could work for your problem. Go to www.watkinsonline.com and if you decide to order, just enter my associate number #357561, and follow the check-out process. If you have any problems, post a message and I'll see if I can help. Posted on 06/30/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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