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Cleaning enamel baths-suggestions?

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  • tim_n
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    I've been using Cif... Better change back to stardrops. How much do I need to use if I'm filling the bath overnight?
    Tim
  • tim_n
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    I have a plug hole blocker to stop the other halfs hair dropping down the drain.

    Unfortunately the stainless steel has erm, well rusted.

    Which means that around the plug hole where the blocker was touching has gone rusty orange and I can't seem to shift it. Any ideas?
    Tim
  • squeaky
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    Barkeeper's Friend should do it.

    That and a bit of elbow grease.

    HTH :)
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  • tim_n
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    barkeepers friend? beer?
    Tim
  • Pink.
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    Hi Tim,

    No, not beer. ;) Barkeepers friend is a cleaner available in many supermarkets. You can read more about it here:

    There is a Better Cleaner Than Stardrops

    Pink
  • ethansmum
    ethansmum Posts: 1,780 Forumite
    Easy- pour salt over it, then a bit of lemon juice . Leave it overnight, wipe away- and as if by magic it dissappears!
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  • tim_n
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    Tried the salt/lemon - no luck, but will try again (I'm sure it got better...)
    Tim
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    tim_n wrote: »
    I've been using Cif... Better change back to stardrops. How much do I need to use if I'm filling the bath overnight?

    Anyone help with the amount of star drops to use - I also have a slightly discoloured enamel bath to clean - rented house, cheers for any help

    Again thanks
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  • jackieglasgow
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    use it neat on a microfibre cloth or dilute it one to three in a spray. Those green pot scourer sponges are great too of you don't have microfibre.

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  • Miss_Poohs
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    We have an old caste iron enamelled bath and if there are any stubborn marks, I remove them with lemon juice.

    Just 'mind and rinse it well afterwards. ;)
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