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Help! CLR has ruined bathtub!! Blue/grey stains

9 years ago

Hi everyone, I was frantically cleaning my bathroom in an old house for inspection soon. I used demestos in the bathtub (I don't have much cleaning knowledge) I scrubbed with a green scour sponge then rinsed. Then went back with diluted CLR (calcium lime and rust cleaner) I didn't even think about the surface of the tub! I noticed that areas of the bath started turning blueish grey. What's happened!!? Have I eroded the surface or somehow stained it? Any suggestions!? Can't find anything online and do not want to have to resurface! Pleassseeee

Comments (4)

moviegeek
9 years ago
What material is the tub made of? If it's acrylic or fiberglass then you damaged the surface with bleach and CLR, you should only use Softscrub or Gel Gloss on it.

You could try 3% hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.
mdln
9 years ago
could it be dye from the scrub sponge?

What is the tub made of? Is the surface still smooth or is it scratched?
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jessmal92
Original Author
9 years ago
Not sure 100% what it's made of I think fibreglass. It am old apartment in sydney Australia. Really didn't think I was scrubbing so hard so I guess was chemicals. Surface feels just slightly rougher like I've lost the gloss. Is it possible to buff? Thanks for the replies!
mdln
9 years ago
See link. You may want to spot test this first. I used it once in an apartment and was amazed how well it worked.

Here is a link that might be useful: easy off over cleaner fiberglass shower

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