i have stains on my porcelain sink and tub. i tried comet with bleach. is there something better


SamSam , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 04:50:01 PM

i have stains on my porcelain sink and tub. i tried comet with bleach. is 
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quiero , Monday, 9th of August 2010 02:53:30 AM

try the cleaners that have been recommended by the other , if  
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that don't work rub a wet pumice stone on stains. Make sure you use water  
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when rubbing, this will not scratch the porcelain tub.  
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Bam Bam / Boo Bop , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 01:54:57 AM

I always use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. You can buy these at  
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Walmart, and their relatively inexpensive. Just add water to the sponge,  
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and that is all you use. No harsh chemicals, and they really work. I too  
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have a porcelain sink, and mine shines like new, after cleaning with one  
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of the Magic Erasers.  
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Munchie , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 05:05:53 AM

Just a heads up..NEVER mix comet and bleach. It creates a  
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potentially deadly gas. You are lucky you are here to write in to the web  
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site.  
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Sugar , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 08:22:36 AM

If the stains are the result of lime scale any mild acid will  
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take it off (with a bit of rubbing) If it is stained with iron the best  
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way is to use a solution of oxalic acid - about 1oz. to a gallon of water  
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and used warm - a bit stronger if the stain is very stubborn. Rinse off the  
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sink very well as the solution is very poisonous. I use this method for  
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cleaning iron stained mineral specimens and it never fails.  
 
 
 
 
 

Dani Jo , Friday, 13th of August 2010 06:31:20 AM

It is probably rust or iron deposits from the water. I have had  
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great luck with '' The Works'' tub and shower cleaner.it removes soap scum,  
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rust,and hard water stains. All you need to do is spray it on and wait 30  
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seconds then rinse completely.  
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Wobo , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 06:12:03 PM

THE WORKS  
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Cost only $1.00 at Wal-Mart and it cleans stains on contact! Wash away  
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with hot water.. Amazing and inexpensive! Used it on all the toilets and  
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sinks when we bought our new home.. impressive!  
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sooky , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 12:50:24 AM

Use Oxyclean. Put just a little water in the powder and make a  
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Cutie , Monday, 16th of August 2010 10:48:07 PM

CLR. It stands for Calcium, Lime Rust, and will kill almost any  
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water deposit stain known to man. It can be bought at almost any hardware  
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store, as well as K-Mart and Walmart. It come it a gold bottle with the  
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name CLR printed onit. Try it. It really works.  
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Puppy , Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 08:13:17 AM

it is prob. lime or rust, try CLR or one of those type cleaners  
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