Bath Tubs Marks

[Sinead]

Just a little assistance or info. Thanks ahead of time.

I have some marks on my tub which I was wondering what to use to remove if I can at all.

A friend of mine used a step stool to reach curtain rod, and the rubber foot pads left these marks.

Can some one advise. We tried cleanser etc., to no avail.

Thoughts.

 

[havasu]

i would first try toothpaste, placed on a rag and rubbing in a circular motion. If this doesn't work, I would try Barkeeper's Friend. it is about the least abrasive powder available.

 

[Geofd]

I'm gonna try bar keepers friend on my tub it does feel more like a powder ii guess it's got some kind of acid in that's supposed to be the magic

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

I'm gonna try bar keepers friend on my tub it does feel more like a powder ii guess it's got some kind of acid in that's supposed to be the magic

I think it's got oxalic acid in it. We use the liquid. Great on stainless steel and everything else.

 

[psomerville]

Bar Keepers Friend contains Oxalic Acid and Glass Oxide Abrasive. The acid does a good job of removing stains and light rust. Another product I also use is Bon Ami. It does not contain the acid, and its main ingredient is Feldspar. It may be a little less abrasive than Bar Keepers Friend.

 

[MicEd69]

Before I would use any abrasive cleaning product, I would try rubbing alcohol on those marks. If that did not work, I would try acetone (fingernail polish remover). If neither of those worked, then I'd go with the stuff mentioned above.

 

[havasu]

I would be concerned using acetone if that tub had a spray on acrylic finish.

 

[psomerville]

Another option might be scratch and swirl remover for car finishes. It is a pretty mild abrasive - usually a little less so than regular rubbing compound.

Definitely don't use acetone if it is not a porcelain tub.

 

[MicEd69]

I would be concerned using acetone if that tub had a spray on acrylic finish.

Yep, I was just thinking it would be a porcelain tub. Thanks for the warning.