Steel Bath Stains

[pidgeon1]

Steel Bath Stains

Elderly couple have stains in bath where a non slip mat has been, have tried bleach to remove.

Have you any suggestions what could be used to take off these stains ?

Thanks

 

[JohnD]

abrasive cleaners will damage the enamel.

What is the stain composed of?

rust?

dirt?

plastic or rubber or dyes from the mat?

limescale?

soap deposits?

 

[pidgeon1]

looks like :

plastic or rubber or dyes from the mat?

limescale?

soap deposits?

 

[Bosswhite]

Try Paint Brush Cleaner and nylon cleaning pads , but make sure the bathroom is well ventilated .

 

[opps]

if the rust stains are on the surface then you should be able to remove them. If not, it is time for a new bath

My bath is "plastic" but a few years ago I bathed after cutting up a cast iron bath with an angel grinder. The next day there were loads of rust spots. I ignored them, and in time they disappeared.

Bleach will not remove rust. Baking soda and water may remove their spots of rust if they are on the surface.

 

[JohnD]

Start with a bathroom spray cleaner. It will remove limescale and soap deposits.

What happens then?

Photos would help.

If dyes have migrated from a plastic mat into enamel, you will not get them off by cleaning.

Phosphoric acid will remove rust marks. It is dangerous.

 

[ic1927]

Barkeeper's friend might be worth a try, shifts most stains, brilliant stuff.