Cleaning Old Porcelain Bathtubs

Get an old towel shirt or rag and dampen it.

Cleaning old porcelain bathtubs.

After rinsing wipe thoroughly with a clean rag or the baking soda will leave a white film behind. Use a rag or soft sponge to scrub the porcelain and then rinse well with water. 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. Dip the sponge in the solution scrub and repeat until you re satisfied.

To clean a porcelain enamel tub start by scrubbing any stains with hydrogen peroxide or equal parts ammonia and baking soda. Stick it to the side of your tub. Using this give the inside of the tub a really good wipe down. Anyone who owns a porcelain tub would tell you that the worst part of having one is cleaning it.

Avoid rubbing the oil on the bottom of the tub because it can be quite slippery. Add shine to your clean porcelain tub. Then let the mixture sit on the stains for 5 minutes before washing it away with hot water and dish soap. 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.

Squeeze lemon oil onto a soft cloth and rub the sides of your bathtub. The lemon oil also forms a protective coating that helps stop water spots soap scum and minor stains. Get yourself a nice large bucket 5 gallons and mix in it 2 gallons of water and cups of white vinegar. Give it a really good mix together.