Jean in Newcastle Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I have a nice new bathtub that has a bad case of "ring around the bathtub". On my old tub I would have cleaned it with "soft scrub". But I'm worried that it will scratch the finish. What do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 baking powder. I make a paste the consistency of icing with baking soda, a drop of dish soap, water and lavender essential oil (for scent). It works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 :eek: Hate those rings around the bathtub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 We always get blue stains in our tub from limescale buildup and other nasty brownish stains as well. I tried everything from Soft Scrub to Comet to bleach and nothing worked. One day, my SIL spent the night and took a shower the next day. She cleans houses as a part-time job and went out to her truck and got Kaboom! I was amazed at how clean it got my tub. Just spray, let sit for a few minutes and rinse. Magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yes, Kaboom! would be ideal for a new tub. Will not scratch. It is inexpensive and widely available in places such as Target, grocery stores, etc. If the tub is acrylic, I would not even use the scratchy side of a blue sponge on it. If you keep up with it, Kaboom! and the soft side of a sponge should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaM Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 It sounds weird but rub the ring with a washcloth lathered up with shampoo. It works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks! I'll try these tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just use baking powder and a vinegar/water rinse. Works great! You can also do the toilet with those...quite an experiment if you use alot, as it foams up and out of the toilet:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I alway use soft scrub, but my mom uses baking soda and it works well. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I love Magic Erasure for this, but it does kinda make a mess. Maybe I'll have to try the Kaboom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 It sounds weird but rub the ring with a washcloth lathered up with shampoo. It works like a charm. I do the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I like soft scrub best, but I can understand being hesitant to use it on a new tub. I tried Kaboom, which was okay but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 I just use baking powder and a vinegar/water rinse. Works great! You can also do the toilet with those...quite an experiment if you use alot, as it foams up and out of the toilet:D Hey, my Science Guy would be begging to clean the toilets if I had him doing it this way! (Only he'd probably figure out a way for it to go up like a rocket! - can you picture a toilet satellite over our house?:eek::p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 jail warden - Nice picture! :) Just wondering if I post in here if you'll find it. I think posts are easy to get lost in this new format! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunflower Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I don't order it, just buy it from my friend. (I don't like these kind of selling schemes or home parties, but I really do think this stuff is great). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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