Cleaning Old Porcelain Bathtubs

The lemon oil also forms a protective coating that helps stop water spots soap scum and minor stains.

Cleaning old porcelain bathtubs.

Add shine to your clean porcelain tub. Squeeze lemon oil onto a soft cloth and rub the sides of your bathtub. Give it a really good mix together. Next scrub the rest of the tub using a sponge and soapy water.

Anyone who owns a porcelain tub would tell you that the worst part of having one is cleaning it. To clean a porcelain enamel tub start by scrubbing any stains with hydrogen peroxide or equal parts ammonia and baking soda. After rinsing wipe thoroughly with a clean rag or the baking soda will leave a white film behind. Whether you re talking about a vintage claw foot tub that s made of cast iron and coated with porcelain or a new model for which you ve been the only owner porcelain tubs need regular upkeep to keep it looking good.

Soak a non abrasive sponge in the baking soda ammonia solution and scrub the surface of your porcelain bathtub or sink paying particular attention to stained areas. Then let the mixture sit on the stains for 5 minutes before washing it away with hot water and dish soap. Get an old towel shirt or rag and dampen it. Stick it to the side of your tub.

Dip the sponge in the solution scrub and repeat until you re satisfied. If it sticks to it you do not have a full porcelain tub you have a metal one with a porcelain enamel finish. What to use for gentle weekly cleaning look for store bought cleansers that are marked safe for porcelain enamel or make your own by mixing a few tablespoons of dishwashing soap with about a gallon of hot water. Avoid rubbing the oil on the bottom of the tub because it can be quite slippery.