Cleaning Old Porcelain Bathtubs

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.

Cleaning old porcelain bathtubs.

Stick it to the side of your tub. If it sticks to it you do not have a full porcelain tub you have a metal one with a porcelain enamel finish. After rinsing wipe thoroughly with a clean rag or the baking soda will leave a white film behind. Dip the sponge in the solution scrub and repeat until you re satisfied.

Add shine to your clean porcelain tub. Use a rag or soft sponge to scrub the porcelain and then rinse well with water. Then let the mixture sit on the stains for 5 minutes before washing it away with hot water and dish soap. To clean a porcelain enamel tub start by scrubbing any stains with hydrogen peroxide or equal parts ammonia and baking soda.

Give it a really good mix together. The lemon oil also forms a protective coating that helps stop water spots soap scum and minor stains. Avoid rubbing the oil on the bottom of the tub because it can be quite slippery. Get yourself a nice large bucket 5 gallons and mix in it 2 gallons of water and cups of white vinegar.

Anyone who owns a porcelain tub would tell you that the worst part of having one is cleaning it. Get an old towel shirt or rag and dampen it. Squeeze lemon oil onto a soft cloth and rub the sides of your bathtub. 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.