Rust Stain On An Enamel Bath

[sandyRoe]

There's a drip from the shower head in the place where I'm staying and it's left a rust coloured stain on the side of the bath. What's the easiest way to remove it?

[teacake44]

Elbow crease and brillow pad if your lucky.

[Canary42]

I've found scale remover sometimes works on porcelain, so you could try it (but as teacake said, it does require elbow grease).

[Old_Geezer]

If you're just staying there, is it wise to tackle such jobs ?

[sandyRoe]

It was there before I arrived. I think I'll leave it. It's the mention of elbow grease that has put me off.

[Canary42]

LOL

[Old_Geezer]

I think Tesco might sell tins of elbow grease quite cheaply.

[teacake44]

Why worry about it, its not going to hurt you :0) If its a so called modern enamel bath, compared to the old ones, they are useless, the enamel is that thin you my end up scrubbing it off and exposing the black undercoat. :0)

[teacake44]

@15.21 Tesco are giving their elbow crease away, closing some of their in store bakeries, I believe 1800 jobs. The Reason they say is, the normal poppy cock, What our customers demand??????

[gingejbee]

If it's a sensible answer you're after.....something mildly acidic should dissolve it without any scrubbing. Try lemon juice or white vinegar.

[wolf63]

Try spreading some Tuna on it, then let your bosses into the room, The rough texture of their tongues will maybe rub off some of the stains. Have fun!!

[KARL]

We use an enamelled metal bath which between our visits gets stained from a drip. The stain usually comes off fairly easily with simple cream cleanser or scouring powder but the advice to use a mild/weak acid, such as vinegar or even salty water is sensible. If the bath is actually made from acrylic/synthetic material then any abrasive cleaner (cream cleanser et al) should not be used.

[Tilly2]

If it's not your bath, leave it. The bath is not your responsibility.

[Togo]

Dead easy Sandy....it will impress your "host". Soak a towel in equal parts of white wine vinegar and water, and drape it over the stain. Leave it for an hour or so and if the stain is deep repeat until it is gone. Whilst this is happening sort out the drippy shower head.

p.s. do not use abrasives on enamel.