Stained Bath

Curry_Queen

Sorry, should have given a few more details

Pour some bicarb into a tub or bowl and use a damp cloth to dab it (easier to show than explain in writing!) then rub the powder in circular motion all over the surface of the bath ... might need a little elbow grease too;)

Give it a good rinse after to get rid of the powdery residue and buff with a dry cloth and it should come up sparkly white as new

SnowyOwl_2

It sounds like it might need to be reenamelled (if the bicarb doesn't work that is). There are diy kits available on the market. I think the enamel is basically painted on. Maybe ask in a hardware or diy shop, or do a spot of googling to see if you can find a suitable product.

Austin_Allegro

If the enamel is worn away it needs renamelling - are you sure the 'dirt' isn't just the enamel showing through?

You can get renamelling kits from diy shops or just use enamel paint.

Kim and Aggie the other day used pumicestone to clean enamel, and claimed it didn't damage the enamel - I would use great care with this method though.

tillytot_2

I Cleaned An Old Enamel Bath By Filling It With Warm Water, And Adding Bio Washing Powder (value Ones Work As Well As More Expensive Ones)

Leave To Soak For A Few Hours, Empty And Clean With A Cloth,

However If Its The Enamel That Worn Off, You Need To Re Do It.

Htmh

lady_noluck

Thanks for your help guys I will try the biocarb and bio washing powder tips, and if I still can't get it clean will poss re-enamel it.
I can't believe how fast you all are on this forum. I think I'm addicted!

pickle

If it's really stubborn, even though i hate to use chemical cleaners, use domestos. But wear gloves as its basically thick bleach. And use a plastic scourer. Bi-carb i don't think will shift ingrained dirt, you'll need something stronger. The bio washing powder may work - haven't tried that yet - it works wonders on oven trays so it should work on baths!

Mustang

And for a really really stubborn stain, get some wet and dry very fine sandpaper and some bicarb. Wet bicarb a bit, then sand the enamel very gently in small circles. Once all sanded, clean well. Then use a car polish - one designed for white cars, preferably a resin-based polish. Polish, and buff until shiny. Every so often, re-polish.

hids_2

i have the same problem with mine, and when i tackle it i tend to use a mixture of everything i.e washing up liquid, thick bleach washing powder and bubble bath also boiling water, scrub with a sponge scourer, this usually makes it look o.k( it definately smeels nicer) but do think mine needs renamilling. Mascara seems to be the worst offender for leaving black marks at the bottom of the bath, maybe i should take it off b4 having a bath!!

beachbeth

Austin_Allegro wrote:

Kim and Aggie the other day used pumicestone to clean enamel, and claimed it didn't damage the enamel - I would use great care with this method though.

Is the idea of this setting anyone else's teeth on edge?!!!

tillytot_2

yes, me too. bit like nails on a chalk board.