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If your local water has a high copper content, it can leave blue-green stains on the shower and/or bath areas. Another cause of this staining may be that your water has a low pH and is eroding your copper plumbing. If you have copper plumbing and you notice blue-green stains you should look into more permanent solutions to solving the copper corrosion problem, or else you may end up with multiple, pin-hole sized leaks throughout your plumbing. In the meantime, here is what to do to remove these marks.
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QuestionHow do I remove copper stains from porcelain?Bruna Coutinho is a Cleaning Expert and owner of Bruna’s Cleaning Services based in Wilmington, Delaware. With over 10 years of experience and over 200 recurring customers, Bruna's Cleaning Services provides a variety of cleaning solutions to the DE, NJ, and PA areas. While boasting eco-friendly cleaning practices, some of Bruna’s specialties include Deep Cleaning, Commercial Cleaning, Post Construction Cleaning, and Airbnb Cleaning. In 2023, Bruna's Cleaning Services was voted a Neighborhood Fave on Nextdoor.You can use some bar keepers friend, a sponge or cloth, and some water. Start by sprinkling a small amount of bar keepers friend directly onto the porcelain and gently scrub the area with a damp cloth or sponge. Then, rinse and wipe the area to remove any residue and prevent water spots.
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QuestionHow do I remove a copper stain from bath tile?Community AnswerYou should try soaking it in lemon juice as the acid can remove copper rust.
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QuestionHow do I clean an enamel claw tub?Community AnswerSoak a non-abrasive sponge in the baking soda/ammonia solution. Dip the sponge in the solution, scrub, and repeat until you're satisfied. Rinse well. After rinsing, wipe thoroughly with a clean rag or the baking soda will leave a white film behind.
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Things You'll Need
- Cream of tartar
- Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
- Water
- Rinsing cloth, or just splash water on the paste to remove
References
- ↑ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/housekeeping/how-to-clean-with-cream-of-tartar
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/cleaning-grout/
- ↑ https://www.plumbingsupply.com/getting-rid-of-blue-green-water-stains.html
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/cleaning-bathtub/
- ↑ https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-grout-138432
- https://www.cleanipedia.com/ph/bathroom-cleaning/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-from-the-shower.html
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