How to clean iron out of your bathtub?


I have iron in my water and my tub, sink, toilet gets stained. Can you tell me what to clean it with? I have useed regular bleach and something called iron out.

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10 Responses to “How to clean iron out of your bathtub?”

  1. T. W
    November 22nd, 2009 05:36
    10

    CLR but don’t get it on the Chrome. It will blacken it FOREVER!

  2. nancy o
    November 22nd, 2009 05:20
    9

    easyoff yes the oven cleaner it really work

  3. darr65
    November 22nd, 2009 05:17
    8

    For porcelain tubs, sinks, and toilets you can use a pumice stone. These are not like the pumice stones you would use on your feet, the hardware stores sell a coarser stone for toilets and things. This only works for porcelain and it will not scratch it. I wouldn’t use it on plastice tubs or anything else. For plastic tubs and other kids of tubs, you might use a Mr Clean magic eraser. This is only if you don’t want to chance it with chemicals

  4. arby973
    November 22nd, 2009 04:33
    7

    IN CANADA WE USE a product called C L R instantly removes calcium lime and hard water deposits can be used safely every where also a product called LIME AWAY can be used. look in the cleaners section of any grocery or hardware store. looking at the bottle C L R and LIME AWAY are both products of the USA so you should beable to find it. hope this helps happy cleaning
    DONT FORGET TO READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE USING THESE PRODUCTS

  5. bmkj2001
    November 22nd, 2009 03:45
    6

    I use limeaway. It is cheap and works good.

  6. lveno4
    November 22nd, 2009 03:37
    5

    The best product to use for this problem is called “C.L.R”. It removes calcium, lime or rust buildup on or in most anything. You can even run it through kettles or coffee makers if you live in an area with hard water that can build up residue and clog these appliances. You can find it in department or home stores ( in with the cleaning supplies ) Just follow the directions and rinse well. Good luck!

  7. HeartsNMinds
    November 22nd, 2009 02:49
    4

    http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbath.asp

  8. steve0stac
    November 22nd, 2009 02:04
    3

    Iron out is the strongest thing on the market that wont take the porcelien finish off you tub. There are other product that say they take out iron like CLR and Lime Away. But from my experiacne i’ve found they don’t do the same job Iron out does. My only suggestion is to try these other products and cross your fingers. Otherwise you can get your tub and sink recoated if the stains really bother you that much.

  9. brightlamp
    November 22nd, 2009 01:43
    2

    Iron-B-Gone, local hardware store

  10. 1970 Mopar Muscle Gal
    November 22nd, 2009 00:47
    1

    CLR works pretty well

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