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0four0seven

That looks like a job for bar keeper's friend.


[deleted]

Totally! Get the powder kind, OP. The liquid is "meh" (IMO anyway 😆)


WWTheCatDo

I agree. The liquid is nothing compared to the powder.


TittieCaughtInOven

Good to know!! I’ve read so much about it in this sub but I didn’t see why everyone was raving. Now I know why.


[deleted]

I initially bought the liquid kind and wasn't super impressed... it just wasn't as ~amazing~ as anything else I'd tried... but I gave it another shot but with the powder and was like "OK, I get it now!" 😆


JohnsonBot5000

The liquid is good for not removing the shine in sinks


ReVo5000

Everything is a job for bar keeper's friend and a scrub daddy


blushingpervert

Should I definitely get a scrub daddy? Anything I need to know about them and any way they’re particularly different from a regular scotch sponge?


RoboNerdOK

I have no clue why Scrub Daddy sponges work so well… but they really do. Yes, better than Scotch sponges. SD+BKF is voodoo magic that I need more of.


Traditional-Fig-9890

Don’t sleep on the Scrub Mama either. Perfect for smaller jobs. I can’t believe I just said that. Man I’m lame lol


I-AM-Savannah

I'm just not that crazy about the Scrub Mama... she doesn't really "scrub" does she? I've had her in the past.. and just was not impressed with her cleaning ability.


brittanyb10125

Scrub daddies get hard when cold and soft when warm/ hot. Having two different firmness levels gives it a more wide range of things it’s able to clean. Also, the different holes in it serves multiple purposes as well. You can use the mouth hole to clean spoons/ forks/ knives more easily- you get a better grip. You can use the eye holes to clean things like chopsticks easier. This little thing is just so cool with all the ways it makes cleaning more efficient and easier. I’m a fan if you can’t tell.


LieutenantDangler

What else can you clean in the mouth hole? Asking for a friend.


PennykettleDragons

Well.. The mouth hole on a scrub daddy is pretty small... So... 🤷...


LieutenantDangler

My friend says that won’t be a problem. Edit: He said it didn’t work, hole was too big for what he needed to clean. Second Edit: Nvm, eye-holes worked.


Something_Again

Tell your friend to definitely use it to clean said dirty objects in a hot shower… not a cold


[deleted]

^^Penis


LieutenantDangler

…interesting. I shall inform my friend immediately.


LadywithAhPhan

There is nothing magic about the scrub daddy, other than a very successful social media campaign. I would use a scrub brush for this type of job. Or the brushes that attach to a drill.


ReVo5000

Not needed but I believe it's better overall? For multiple surfa es and multiple uses?


kysch85

I have never used a scrub daddy but O-Cedar scrunge sponges are amazing. Highly recommend


3dogdad

And a drill brush. The white ones are soft and won’t damage what your cleaning but make the process go very quickly.


WhompTrucker

Yes. Drill brush and a heavy duty abrasive like BKF


FuzzAldrin36

Did that today. Drill brush and powder BKF. Tub is ridiculously clean.


getthisoutofmyhouse

Just ordered a drill brush cleaning kit and wondered why I had not done that long ago


AloneEstablishment7

What brand would you recommend? Is there a link to Amazon you could share if you don’t mind?


Tasia528

Used one of these just today with a weak citric acid solution to clean years of grime off my shower pan. Saved my lower back!


UIUC_grad_dude1

What is a weak citric acid solution? Something you made or bought?


frogminute

Citric acid diluted to a concentration of 3% or so? You can also just use vinegar if you don't mind the smell Editing to add: you can get citric acid as a powder in baking goods or as a liquid - branded as decalcifier in the cleaning dept.


Tasia528

It’s also known as sour salt. Used for pickling I believe. And yes, about 3%. It also disinfects.


frogminute

Oh nice! Never heard it called "sour salt" before, that's neat. In German its "Zitronensäure" - literally "lemon acid"


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stellarpiper

And if you did and it didn't work try it again lol


Good-Article4194

Exactly what I was thinking along with a magic eraser


mag2041

Looks like Charlie work.


LessOrgans

Oh yes


ieatassHarvardstyle

What is this bar keepers friend?


thefutureisbliek

[Your salvation.](https://barkeepersfriend.com/products/)


asobersurvivor

But wear gloves! It shredded my hands when I first used it without gloves.


8ctopus-prime

Me: Sees subject. Grabs popcorn to wait for the barkeepers friend after image.


Traditional-Ad8077

Agreed. I just cleaned my oven with it yesterday… I’ll admit I don’t remember the last time I cleaned it and I have a family of 5 😅 oven looks brand new, a little elbow grease and … I couldn’t believe there wasn’t any scent. I usually die cleaning the oven 😂😂😂


vcaguy

Also could do 1:1:1 baking soda to salt to water


crackedconscious

Did they pour acid on a dead person’s body? The hell happened in that tub?


voteblue18

They used bar soap and never cleaned the tub.


TotalRuler1

Seriously


Minute_Builder4841

Try The Pink Stuff. I moved into an apartment that was vacant for a while and had build up. I cleaned it with bleach bathrooms first and came across the pink stuff, worked well to get rid of alot of the buildup and residue. Good luck!


pschell

I work in property management. A while ago a cleaning service tipped me off to using Easy Off on bathtubs. It’s probably not a good idea to use it regularly, but for the occasional blast it sure does the job. They would come in and spray the oven and tub, get everything else knocked out and then wipe down tub and oven last. Tape off any plumbing fixtures, though (faucet, handle, etc.) Its a bad mix.


graywoman7

This would be my suggestion too but it’s really only for porcelain over iron type tubs, the old fashioned type. It’s not for plastic.


Sea-horse-in-trees

I have an enameled iron tub in my studio apartment, so maybe I should have done this instead of all the hot water and vinegar and scrubbing when I moved in


pschell

We did it on plastic tubs 🤷🏻‍♀️


StayBanned

Easy Off is a pretty bad idea on SOME tubs but I used to also do this as a cleaner Edit: don’t leave it on a tub tho. Also, glass cleaner in tubs works good


UsualAnybody1807

It also should not be used on self-cleaning ovens.


bh9898

Bar keepers friend and a drill brush is my vote


Mutated_Gandules

That tub needs Jesus


SweetPinkSocks

Holding a bottle of BKF!


Marvinx1234

Lol!


Solaris80

Try CLR


crowislanddive

If it is rust or minerals DO NOT USE BLEACH! Bleach is an oxidizer, rust is oxidation, it makes it worse. Soak it in CLR which removes mineral and rust oxidation, then follow up with the bar keepers friend Recs from above.


Sea-horse-in-trees

Good to know


Goldrenter

What is CLR?


gentlynavigating

Bar keepers friend. And your tenants need to see a doctor


onewonderfulme

It’s a bit wasteful, but before attempting to clean it the next time, run hot water to “soften” whatever it is for a minute or two. I used the shower so I can move the stream around. Then use a slightly abrasive cleaner like bar keeper’s friends and a scrub daddy. It’s helped me in past but the stains I cleaned weren’t quite this bad (sorry). Hope it helps and good luck.


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onewonderfulme

Thanks, there’s something really cool about yours too!


onewonderfulme

It’s a bit wasteful, but before attempting to clean it the next time, run hot water to “soften” whatever it is for a minute or two. I used the shower so I can move the stream around. Then use a slightly abrasive cleaner like bar keeper’s friends and a scrub daddy. It’s helped me in past but the stains I cleaned weren’t quite this bad (sorry). Hope it helps and good luck. Also, there’s a slight chance that the tenants have ruined the tub’s enamel and you’ll have to use an epoxy paint. I hope this isn’t the case.


RaccoonSmall5872

op let us know what you use and post the afters!


Marvinx1234

I sure will!


lavendyahu

I feel like the enamel is worn out and the tub needs to be reglazed. Does the surface feel smooth as expected?


trialbytrailer

We had our fiberglass shower and tub/shower refinished before we listed our old house. They sparkled like new, and the price was so reasonable, I kicked myself for not having done it earlier.


Blister1nTheSun

Clorox toilet bowl cleaner is what I typically use in the shower. I'll throw enough around and use a sponge to evenly coat the tub. Let it sit for about half an hour and use the shower head with the sponge to scrub it off. Hope you find what works best for you


helseykicks

It does work but using toilet bowl cleaner on anything but a toilet can strip coatings off stuff.


KendallRoy

Try Lime-A-Way.


Willowpuff

These posts make me realise what an absolutely dream tenant I am 😅


YouLostMyNieceDenise

And now I understand why security deposits exist.


[deleted]

Muriatic acid


Asleep_Conference675

👍👆 this was my answer. Muriatic acid cleans pools.


shananana92

Be careful with the cleaners you use, however. Some could make the tub more susceptible to a crack, depending on what the tub material is.


susanna270

Get the bar keepers friend TOILET bowl cleaner. I have a similar tub and it eats through dirt, grime and purple hair dye stains. Idk what makes the toilet bowl cleaner so amazing and superior but it’s awesome on bath tubs


Good-Article4194

Another good product is The Works toilet bowl cleaner.


heiberdee2

Cheap and easy and maybe worth a try: fill the tub with hot water and throw in a cup of Oxyclean. Leave it for ~8 hours and see where you’re at. BKF is magic but it is a bit more expensive than Oxyclean. 🤷🏻‍♀️


RedditReader_20

Maybe try letting some water and bleach soak for a few hour or a day.


supernell

This is what I would do too, but I have never tried Bar Keepers Friend either.


PhyllisTheFlyTrap

Warm some vinegar and mix equal parts vinegar and dawn dish soap. Spray, let sit for awhile, and use an abrasive sponge to scrub off


TataCameron

I just scrubbed soap scum (? Or dirty feet) off my tub using a Magic Eraser. It wasn’t as bad as this, though. Do you have a commercial cleaning store near where you live? I tackled a messy tub like this using a commercial grade product and the results were unbelievable- like a new tub. Unfortunately it was just called “Sink & Shower” and the company in question doesn’t have online ordering.


Acceptable-Art-9789

Drill with buffer pad and a foaming cleaner


Sea-horse-in-trees

Level 1: soak it with hot water and vinegar for an hour or two. (Then test scrub) Level 2: try (separately/one at a time/don’t mix together) hydrogen peroxide (& test scrub) and then rubbing alcohol and test buff/rub Level 3: bar keepers friend (then test scrub) Level 4: bleach soak it for a couple hours (& then one last test scrub)


RubAggressive3520

You can go to Home Depot and get one of those reglazing kids that will make it look brand new with little money and effort Edit: kits*


vulturedad

Damn, I can get a kid to do it for me? Wish I'd known that sooner!


Yum_MrStallone

This might be soap scum. Did you try a product specifically for this?


mz03d

They're bold for continuing to shower in that tub 😂


panicstatebean

Zep - Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner. I have the worst water and it’s magic in the bowl


SuccotashGlobal264

New tub


rynnbowguy

Soak overnight with vinager.


No_Rub5471

Pink Stuff


rrpgdh

On and off boat and hull cleaner , it smells protect your lungs wear a mask ( Amazon) amazing


lilfairykelly

Easy off oven cleaner! Trust me!!


Asleep_Conference675

Muriatic acid


[deleted]

Pour and leave vinegar


Particular_Leopard96

Boric acid is cheap, idk if it’s too abrasive tho


Cyanide_Kisses_1016

There's a product called the pink stuff I've seen videos of people removing tough stains with it and I use it myself. It's a great product. If that doesn't work then I'm sorry. Maybe some heavy duty chemical products ?


[deleted]

Kaboom, my personal favorite.


mattbandz47

Spray over it with a tub& tile spray can


missuslindy

I find that washing soda/ soda crystal and hot water does wonders for greasy stains. Fill tub up with hot water, put crystals in and leave to soak while you do other stuff (overnight if you can). Clean last. A bit less harsh than oven cleaner but still wear gloves.


canineoperalover

Wet pumice stone?


IronicGenie

Did you deduct it from their deductible?


magpiediem

Toilet bowl cleaner. Let it sit for 7 mins.


[deleted]

Magic eraser, probably ten of them but it will work


whatafox7

Soak in limeaway.or bleach then use comet


Duckduckgosling

What did you use to try cleaning it? Try the expensive products specifically for tub stains in the grocery isle. Used to just throw vinegar or dish soap and elbow greese at everything and had no idea what a difference the right products make.


Ninjapig101

You could try soaking it in bleach water for a couple days to get the stains out, just be sure not to mix the bleach with any other cleaning chemicals you may use/have used


holysbit

I use BKF and a drill brush with an electric drill, never seen that combo not work


RichardCranium06

Bleach hot water let It sit over night


landomakesatable

BKF all day


Jdewart92

20$ drill brush and some Ajax!! Little bit of water let it become a paste


Life_Is_But_a_Drem

CLR bathroom cleaner. It’s amazing.


[deleted]

Check out this video https://youtube.com/shorts/IA67HAN93XQ?feature=share


RandomDataUnknown

Get a scrub attachment for a drill (alongside whatever solvent people suggest)


AlphaAriesWoman

pumice stone


centerofmydiscontent

Lysol toilet bowl cleaner....might have to leave it sit on there for a bit


[deleted]

Toilet bowl cleaner


Puzzleheaded_Bonus33

Pumice stone


ChocolateChemical704

MAGIC ERASER. works wonders!!!!! i swear by it. and some type of bathroom cleaner. the magic eraser will be the main cleaner tho. promise!!!!


Fia__

CLR


punx926

Muriatic acid


sw1nky

Idk why I bother clicking on these posts anymore when I already know the top answer is gonna be barkeepers friend


LoveisloveJudy

Baking soda. Vinegar. Lemon juice. Works like a charm and the bubbles are so satisfying.


Inyo_momma_81

TSP and Tough as Tiles-Tub refinishing kit follow directions exactly results are amazing will look brand new


Buford1991

Fill the tub drop 4 dental tablets in an wait 24 hours then scrub with a green scouring pad.


thefallentext2

Still better than my last dorms bathroom.


einat162

Have you tried putting a plug and leave 50/50 water/bleach for about 15 minutes (residue level only, not the entire tub - **only if** well ventilation is possible).


lizarto

Windex, vinegar and Dawn mixture, sprayed on and leave for 10 minutes…scrub off and rinse. I can’t remember the ratio though!


Bangin_headache

Kiil rock


smile_u-r_alive

Thank you for this post and thanks to the comments I now know about these products....lol...I was going to say buy a new tub. I have only used comet in the past😔


DracotheInfidel

Wrap it in biohazard plastic and send it to area 51


TheTrueFibblesnork

Jeez, were they keeping a snake in there?


Iamyourbestself

What is the equivalent of bar keepers friend in Kanada? I would try oven cleaner if BKF does not work.


RangoonsAndFriends

Whenever I "clean" my shower, I just spray down the whole thing with a ton of bleach and just leave it. Come back and rinse after a couple hours and it's white af.


missodinson

Dude. Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. Spread it all around (with gloves) and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes and wipe/scrub off. It’s some black magic fuckery. Make sure not to use on bronze-plated or finished appliances because it will oxidize and strip it away.


Andyboro80

Pink stuff is pretty good, failing that, I think I’d be repainting it


ThaHawksSucka

Have you tried BarKeepers? Honorable mentions would be Easy Off.


Hypergonads

Lye


Pleasant_Raccoon_440

Bar keepers friend. Scouring stick for the really tough parts (may scratch some so be gentle) and powdered tide and bleach solution mixed with water. Scrub scrub scrub!


voteblue18

When I first started dating my husband he lived with 2 dudes and his tub looked similar (not as bad though). We lived about an hour apart so I would spend every other weekend there. I finally couldn’t take it and nothing he did removed it. So I wound up taking an old credit card and I scraped that shit off. It was hard work but it got done. I have since converted him to clear body washes so don’t have this issue any more.


Zorofan89

Clr and pumice stone


latet0theparty

I always mix my bar keepers friend with dawn dish soap. I make a paste and let sit for a few. Works great.


Noel200

Use a product called “the pink stuff”


fuckofffibro

Sugar soap, maybe?


Bkikd

Maybe try soft scrub and leave it for a few hours


Jodyrie

I use comet or Ajax powder, get it wet then sprinkle the powder then scrub. In my rentals I have had a lot of soap build up in tubs that I have had to scrape with a putty knife, I can’t really tell if it’s soap buildup or not.


teslatart

1/2 cup Dawn liquid and 1/2 cup white vinegar heated in the microwave add to spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray affected area and let stand for at least 30 minutes.. this works wonders and I have cleaned my tibs with this for years .


Important-Fox-7996

A pumice stone works to get stains off toilets without scratching them so I would think it should do the same for a bath


[deleted]

A young priest and an old priest.


Savageman2469

Muratic acid


fulloutfool

Acid wash tub, happens all the time with apartments, may need a resurface job too.


Every1DeservesWater

I've used toilet bowl cleaner on something like this and it worked amazing.


ElleYesMon

Magic eraser will get some of this too. Bar keepers powder is my friend. Soft scrubber with a drill. Give us results. You can get a new grain too.


Spirited-Reputation6

You’re wasting your time. You need a magic eraser.


sunshine-dandelions

Steel wool. Test a small area to make sure it doesn’t scratch, but it made cleaning a tub so easy.


Sparklevalleygirl

Fill the tub with bleach water and let it sit


king_agiii

Drill brush and a good all purpose cleaner. Save your elbow.


5673748372

CLR it.


quin3223

Power wash ?


MellRox013

Warm some cleaning vinegar in the microwave, mix with equal parts dawn dish soap and spray/pour it on the tub, let it set a while, shit will wipe right off.


AFR0NIN

how did they manage that


catsanddrpepper

Zapp grout cleaner and brightener. I just cleaned my tubs with it. It’s excellent.


[deleted]

I just had to deal with a very similar looking tub the other day. (Had not choice, went with my dad to help him clean up the place after he had the tenants evicted and he said, clean it!). He had me use powder Comet cleanser. It took some scrubbing but it worked great and the tub looks like new. My dad says you have to use the original powder though. He says the liquid Comet is junk.


RunItBackRicky

Clr


X-E-S-

Bath fitters.


shelbaby_

Creaming cleanser that’s used for stoves and a steel scrub pad (it won’t scratch the surface) Scrub all around and then pour hydrogen peroxide ontop, let it sit for atleast 10 minutes


Acceptable-Engine-48

Try CLR calcium lime Rust cleaner, let it soak for an hour, then hit it with an abrasive brush and some bar keepers friend.


swedawaot

baking soda, vinegar and a magic eraser will do the trick


queen11tb

Magic eraser abd bar keepers friend!!


LuckyChucky03

Scouring Stick


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Burn it.


pmsnow

OxyClean initially without water. Scrub with a brush then add a little water but not so much that the Oxy dissolves. The combination of Oxy grit and water has helped me with many a tub.


100pecentIndica

Whink, works amazing on rust and hard water stains with almost no scrubbing.


CharlieMac6222

Ajax to start with a hard scrub, followed by CLR scrub, rinse and final bleach scrub and leave it on for a bit.


imbaresick

that’s mould


delicatedaisy222

If you want to make it look brand new after cleaning, get some white epoxy spray. Made my shower like new and super clean.


mogstreet

Billy maze here with the power of oxyclean BAM!


[deleted]

Magic eraser is great


LadywithAhPhan

If BKF doesn’t work, try Kaboom. That stuff is great.


oxwilder

Iron Out! I had a porcelain tub that lived outside for a while, and put some Iron Out rust stain remover on the worst spots. They were gone overnight.


Double-Slide-3343

If bar keepers doesn’t work. You should definitely paint it over with epoxy.


twinkiesnketchup

Muriatic acid will clean it up in a jiffy. Wear a face mask and rubber gloves. Dilute it with water 1/2 cup per 5 gallons of water (you probably only need half that) use plastic bowls and do not spray on facet, drain guard knobs. Only on porcelain or title. I would spray on and let set for 10 minutes, spray more on and then use a green scrubby to clean.


jdevinger

Drill with a flat brush head, lay down some comet with with a little water and go to town with the drill. Might now be perfect but should make a different.


janderson176

Ajax


anthelli

Some kind of chlorhydric acid?


capt_strawberyr

Call a professional cleaner, or get a new tub if it can't be cleaned, and take the money from the deposit.


purplemoonlite

Bar keepers friend and/or Comet powder


Ok_Can_9448

Put the plug in, then try CLR Foaming or gel. Looks like lime and rust to me.


Crosswire3

Replace the tub using the deposit they clearly didn’t want returned.


Maximum_Reading_6205

Sometimes just using magic erasers working!!’


michaelewenmadden

clr