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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
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 Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 07:15:08 AM
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A couple of years ago, I moved into a house with a tub that stayed dirty looking no matter what kind of cleanser was used: comet, soap, soaking bleach water...nothing worked. It was suggested to me to fill the tub, put in a half cup of citric acid, let it sit overnight, drain the tub and scrub. I did that about a year ago. Clean tub! White, white white. And it has never gone back to the dingy mess it used to be.
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 07:16:53 AM
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I have a tub from the 1920's I will try this on next time I am there. I have tried it all too. Maybe just maybe this will work! Thanks for the tip!
Connie
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 10:31:20 AM
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I was just looking at my tub this morning after I had scrubbed it and wondering what to do. Thanks so much for the great tip - I am going to try it.
~ Elaine
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
Farmgirl sister #2882
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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 5:58:34 PM
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I wonder if this will work on ours. My df has tried wet sanding it even and it won't come clean. Definately might try this over the weekend. Thanks for the tip.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/
Warren, MI
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - May 08 2011 : 12:04:31 PM
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I've got some left over citric acid from when I used to make my own bath bombs...I'll have to try this!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 4:38:05 PM
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It has taken me so long to get back to this thread. Tried it and wow - like new. Thanks so much for the tip!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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french08
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Kim
Sharon Springs
NY
USA
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Posted - May 09 2011 : 03:03:49 AM
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I would like to try this. Where do you find citric acid?
~~Kim French~~
Farmgirl Sister #2997
Farmgirl at Heart From The Start |
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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
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french08
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Kim
Sharon Springs
NY
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2011 : 11:40:31 AM
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Thanks Suzanne
~~Kim French~~
Farmgirl Sister #2997
Farmgirl at Heart From The Start |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 10:12:45 PM
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did you try washing soda? it will take out the worst stains... use it like you would use commet...
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 9:00:49 PM
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I'm going to try the washing soda and the citric acid. Not together of course. I have 2 tubs so I'll do an experiment. Great tips ladies.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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