Stains on the bottom of a tub can be very hard to remove. The approach you take to get rid of them really depends on what kind of stain it is.

If your water has high iron content, you may be experiencing rust stains. These are especially hard, because common household cleaners just don’t cut it. If cleaners formulated for calcium, lime, and rust won’t work; you may need to order some oxalic acid. It comes in a powder form, and you make a paste by adding water. Scrub the surface, allow it to sit 20-30 minutes, then rinse clean.

For other tough stains, try combining equal parts of cream of tartar and baking soda with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Use a soft cloth to rub the mixture into the stain. And again wait about 30 minutes before rinsing clean.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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