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How to Fight with the Stubborn Bathtub Stains

The Stubborn bathtub stains are usually  the result of porcelain or the baked on enamel that has been wearing out, leaving behind the marks. This is usually caused by the years of build up of minerals and the soap scum. During the house cleaning, some of the stains can be removed but they do come back after few weeks of use.

 

You can follow some tips by house cleaning bothell to fight with the stubborn stains during the house cleaning process.

  • Baking Soda:

During the house cleaning process, get most of the gunk off old enameled bathtubs and sinks by applying baking soda of 2 parts and then 1 part of hydrogen peroxide. Leave the solution for about 30 minutes. After that you need to give it a good scrubbing and then rinse it well.

  • Cream of tartar:

During the house cleaning process, let the cream of tartar and the hydrogen peroxide do the hard work for your stains to remove it from your bathtub. All you need to do is fll a small cup with the cream of tartar and then you need to add hydrogen peroxide drop by drop until you make a thick paste solution out of it. Then you need to apply that paste on the strain and let it dry for few minutes. When you scrub it off you will notice that the stain is gone.

  • Oven Cleaner:

During the house cleaning process if you notice that there is a ring around your porcelain tub that is not coming off easily then you need to bring out your big guns by spraying it with the oven cleaner. You need to let the solution sit for few hours and after that give it a thorough scrubbing.

Caution: Make sure that you don’t apply the oven cleaner to the colored porcelain tubs as it can cause the fading. Also during the house cleaning be careful not to use the oven cleaner on your shower curtains as it can ruin the plastic or the fabric too.

  • Salt:

If you have got yellow spots on your enamel bathtub or your sinks then it can be reduced by mixing up the solution of salt and the turpentine in the equal parts. You need to wear the rubber gloves during the house cleaning then rub away the discoloration and rinse it thoroughly. Make sure that you don't forget to venatile the bathroom when you are performing the house cleaning task.

  • Shampoo:

During the house cleaning process if you are looking to do a quick tub cleanup before your guests arrive then you need to grab the bottle of your shampoo as it does a great job on the soap scum and it rinses it clean. Also you can buff it to make your faucets to shine as well.

 

If you are busy in your work and want any help for bathroom cleaning then you can contact your local house cleaning Bothell experts now.