Sticky patches on plastic bath...how to remove?

floss2

I've noticed a couple of sticky patches on our bath, which doesn't get much use due to having a very good separate shower.

I don't want to use nail varnish remover or other solvent, as the bath is almost pristine. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Thanks,
Floss

meg72

I think it depends what has caused these sticky patches but I would be inclined to try vinegar as I have never known this to damage a surface.

Butterfly_Brain

I use a mix of one part vinegar, two parts washing up liquid and one part lemon juice in a spray bottle for cleaning baths and showers. Put it on and leave for half an hour go back and rinse off

marmiterulesok

Some antiseptic hand disinfectant might work.

pigpen

wd40.. it is wonderful

meritaten

any of the above - or you could try your cheapest cooking oil! or a 'magic sponge' if you have one.

floss2

Thanks everyone!

I don't know what the cause of the sticky patches is, but lots of things to try & remove them!

Gingernutty

Another vote for WD40, if you have it.

Honestly, it's fabulous stuff - I use it for getting the sticky residue from CD and DVD cases from labels. Nothing touches it IMHO.

A little detergent afterwards so to avoid the ice rink effect.

Battleaxe44

WD40, it will remove anything. I use it regularly to remove spray adhesive from my cutting mat and anything else sticky off other surfaces.

googler

Sticky stuff remover.

sherbie28

Olive oil, it is amazing for removing the residue from barcode stickers. I bought a plastic jug and the sticker had been placed near the spout, a quick rub with olive oil and it all cake off. Can I hijack the thread, I've also got a plastic bath and in certain places it looks like newspaper print (it's not but it's the nearest thing I can think of to describe it ). I have no idea what causes it and have tried lots of different things to clean it.