Is there an easy way of getting stains off an enamel bath?

Question

Mainly a little bit of rust and a lot of hair dye...

Any easy remedies - only tried bleach which I didn't expect to get rid of the rust but thought it might tackle the dye. It hasn't.

I don't want to repaint - any quickies you can recommend?

Thanks in advance xx

Answer 1

Sadly there isn't a lot you can do about dyed enamel. You can try Bicarbonate of Soda and a whole lot of elbow grease!

It will probably be a re-paint job....

I did this to an enamel bath once and the bicarb is great on rust, but dye I couldn't shift.

Answer 2

Vinigar and Baking soda work well - it will bubble and get down deep- you could always use goo Gone which does everything and is good to have in the house for any stains in carpet or furniture

Answer 3

If it's any colour other than white,with a lot of difficulty! Brown,green,red and blue are 'porous colours and dirt tends to stick into the enamel.If it is rusting,you would be better off buying a new bath.

Answer 4

You could try sprinkling biological washing powder around your bath and filling it with warm water and leaving it to soak for a few hours and see if that will wash it out - as for the rust  idont  think it will help with that.

I think a new bath is needed.

Answer 5

Use a soap pad (Brillo) and lemon juice.