Bath in need of HELP!!!!

Eocon · **Posted: 20-06-2009 , 10:23 AM** #1

Hi. I have a cast iron bath..about 25 years old, which through the years has become stained and discoloured.. using hair colours etc hasnt helped. Has anyone got any ideas how I could clean it up? Thanks for reading.

minnie pal · **Posted: 28-06-2009 , 12:23 AM** #2

I am sure this is common in England in bigger cities, maybe a solvant used for limescale or something.
Or even google a site that maybe 'relines' these baths. Just two thoughts on this prob.
minnie pal

summersun · **Posted: 28-06-2009 , 12:42 AM** #3

Hi,

There is a product available called Max Strength Spirits of Salt, it is reasonably priced at €4.99, It is a VERY STRONG ACID CLEANER AND DESCALER, it contains 32% hydrochloric acid, BUT cleans everything ... put it in the most disgusting toilet ever ... in 15 mins its like new... I have used this product for years . It is made in the uk.. their website is www.challs.com or call 0044 8706030420

WARNING... use proper protection with this chemical, causes burns , wear suitable gloves and eye protection, avoid breathing fumes, do not mix with other chemicals....

Always test on an inconspicious area first....

Hope it helps

Summersun

touchtoes · **Posted: 28-06-2009 , 10:42 PM** #4

I got mine resurfaced by a company I found in the yellow pages, The bath Resurfacing Co. They did a lovely job, looks really well. It cost about €250. I now take really good care of it, and it looks as well as it did a year ago when I got the job done.

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	Posted: 20-06-2009 , 10:23 AM #1
Eocon Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 128	Bath in need of HELP!!!! Hi. I have a cast iron bath..about 25 years old, which through the years has become stained and discoloured.. using hair colours etc hasnt helped. Has anyone got any ideas how I could clean it up? Thanks for reading.

	Posted: 28-06-2009 , 12:23 AM #2
minnie pal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dun laoghaire Posts: 433	limescale? I am sure this is common in England in bigger cities, maybe a solvant used for limescale or something. Or even google a site that maybe 'relines' these baths. Just two thoughts on this prob. minnie pal

	Posted: 28-06-2009 , 12:42 AM #3
summersun Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miles away from most of you up here in Co Monaghan Posts: 1,027	Hi, There is a product available called Max Strength Spirits of Salt, it is reasonably priced at €4.99, It is a VERY STRONG ACID CLEANER AND DESCALER, it contains 32% hydrochloric acid, BUT cleans everything ... put it in the most disgusting toilet ever ... in 15 mins its like new... I have used this product for years . It is made in the uk.. their website is www.challs.com or call 0044 8706030420 WARNING... use proper protection with this chemical, causes burns , wear suitable gloves and eye protection, avoid breathing fumes, do not mix with other chemicals.... Always test on an inconspicious area first.... Hope it helps Summersun

	Posted: 28-06-2009 , 10:42 PM #4
touchtoes Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	re Bath in need of HELP!!!! I got mine resurfaced by a company I found in the yellow pages, The bath Resurfacing Co. They did a lovely job, looks really well. It cost about €250. I now take really good care of it, and it looks as well as it did a year ago when I got the job done.