No Good Fix for Rust and Dye Stains on Tile
26 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 96% from r/CleaningTips.
“It's slightly more yellow/brown in person, and when I hit it with bleach, it turns a bright orangish color. I had the issue where bleaching the sink turned that area orange for about a year or two, but when I'd wipe and rinse it clean, the sink was back to pure white. For the…”
“Hi everyone! Hate to bug on this lovely Sunday but my husband made a whoopie with his hair dye. Got a few splatters on a white bathroom counter and it won’t come out. I have tried everything- bleach, dawn and baking soda, toothpaste and every bath product I own. If anyone has…”
“Cross posted - any help appreciated! Cant wait to wake up to wonderful suggestions 😀”
Users are seeking advice on removing various difficult stains from different surfaces, including silver, tile, wood, and metal. The challenges range from blue dye pigments to candle wax and rust, indicating a need for effective cleaning solutions.
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“This is a marble sheet on my kitchen counter. I’ve seen rust stains lately and didn’t know how it can be cleaned at home. Maybe using some natural ingredients! submitted by /u/theyvis [link] [comments]”
“I do not know what type of stone this is in my kitchen. Sadly it was stained by what I’m guessing is some kiddos art projects. Any tips on how to remove it?! submitted by /u/brewsandbackbeats [link] [comments]”
“Edit: I just tried Dawn power wash, elbow grease and a washcloth to scrub with and they are more faded but not gone. This one has always baffled me. I clean this counter regularly and there are rings that I can’t get off. Other discoloration around the faucet that seems to be soap scum comes off easily, but these rings don’t. The soap bottle doesn’t leave them every time either. I can’t remember if these were here when I moved in or not. submitted by /u/endgame10101 [link] [com”
“Hi everyone. Does anyone know how to clean a bathroom vanity with stains that do not go away? I believe the top to be quartz. There is also a yellow stain on the second pic that doesn't fully disappear. I also have a stain on the side of the faucet that doesn't go away with lysol or any generic cleaning product I tried. Any recommendations would be great. submitted by /u/Visible-Finger503 [link] [comments]”
“Hey all, there's a stubborn stain on a mantle made of Indiana Limestone and I'm wondering what the best way to get it out would be. I don't want to use any bleaching products for obvious reasons, so if anyone has advice, I'd really appreciate it! submitted by /u/joeygladstonefan [link] [comments]”
“My job has these porcelain sinks and these stains do not come off!!!!! What can I use for this? submitted by /u/Notetos6lf [link] [comments]”
“I bought and have been using this metal rack for about a month nie and have spotted the rust a few days ago. How can i clean it so it wouldn't be poisoning to me and is there is way to prevent to rust in the future? I really like this rack as it's not big but fits lots of dishes submitted by /u/delicja82 [link] [comments]”
“It looks like rust / burnt oil stain. I have tried baking soda and steel wool(washed it off) and the degreaser/ oven cleaner in another attempt and had little to no progress. What can i use to make it look new? Pic 1- Under the element submitted by /u/bi_x_ru [link] [comments]”
“Hi all! My cousin has this dresser that she wanted me to ask about because she doesn’t have an account. She said she used a hair gloss (?) and it stained this dresser. I’m not sure how to describe the finish of it besides… shiny? It’s been over a month now. I’ve tried rubbing alcohol, acetone, and a magic eraser. I scrubbed with a magic eraser for a bit and the finish didn’t come off and neither did any of the color. Chat, is this cooked? submitted by /u/poopyuchiha [link] [com”
“Need Help Getting this black hair dye of my sister's bathroom vanity any tips would be appreciated tried clorox and a magic eraser already submitted by /u/brodie61 [link] [comments]”
“I was wondering if anyone knows what this could be and how to get rid of it. I’ve tried vinegar and mild dish soap, nothings worked. submitted by /u/TroubleNo2473 [link] [comments]”
“It's slightly more yellow/brown in person, and when I hit it with bleach, it turns a bright orangish color. I had the issue where bleaching the sink turned that area orange for about a year or two, but when I'd wipe and rinse it clean, the sink was back to pure white. For the past 6 ish maybe 8 months, the same bright color appears when I spray cleaning bleach, but even after wiping and rinsing, this discoloration remains. I have tried letting the bleach sit, using scrubbing bubbles, Clo”
“First time doing this bought a sh solution & let it soak for 10 minutes but wont come off even with scrubbing it. submitted by /u/Equal_Shoulder_4937 [link] [comments]”
“anyone know how to remove this liquid candle dye? its oil based, unfortunately multiple bottles dropped out of a box in the trunk submitted by /u/Tw111ght [link] [comments]”
“Hi peeps! Idk if there's anything I can do for the stained counter top and stove! Bleach and dawn dish soap were tried for the counter and it got a little bit lighter, but unfortunately you can still see the yellow bit, you'll see the rectangular outline in front of the hive jar. Dawn dish soap was used for the stove. 3rd picture is another small stain near the rectangular stain. I appreciate you all in advance! submitted by /u/tifamarie7 [link] [comments]”
“This is my bathroom countertop. It hasn't been cleaned in a couple days but it looks like this even when it's clean. It looked like this when I got here and I'm planning on living here for a few years so I'm hoping there's something I can do it make it look better! submitted by /u/JumpingPlant [link] [comments]”
“Ooops! jumped on the cherry coke hair colour trend and despite being what I thought was careful, I managed to get a few drops on my granite counter and some in the shower even though I rinsed my head in the sink first 😭😭😭 best tips for cleaning off stone??! TIA! ( I used Feria if that helps!) submitted by /u/Zsid21 [link] [comments]”
“Hi there, I got rust on some of my cooking trays and stupidly put them in my enamel bath. That orange rust seems to have transferred and despite the best scrubbing I just can't get it off. Does anyone have any tips or ideas? Thanks! submitted by /u/YellowJelloStapler [link] [comments]”
“I had a party over the weekend and used one of those blue, dollar tree tinsel table cloths on my kitchen island and now there are blue stains on it. I already tried applying hydrogen peroxide and also cleaning with dawn soap.. nothing!! Please help I wanna cry 😭 submitted by /u/Latinas4Posty [link] [comments]”
“Been trying to get this stain out all morning. My cat knocked over a dropper of iodine that was closed and the bottle cracked and spilt everywhere. Any tips on how to get this out? I did just hydrogen first and then I did a hydrogen peroxide mix with baking soda paste and still no luck submitted by /u/Commercial_Point6928 [link] [comments]”
“I have used bleach, bar keepers friend, peroxide, and vinegar and nothing has worked! Now what? 😪 submitted by /u/ladyampo666 [link] [comments]”
“I recently dyed my hair and while washing it got all over my wall. After a few showers it has faded a little but it’s noticeable in person. The tile is fake tile which is probably why it’s stained. Please help, any tips would be useful. submitted by /u/RatKermitgay [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! Hate to bug on this lovely Sunday but my husband made a whoopie with his hair dye. Got a few splatters on a white bathroom counter and it won’t come out. I have tried everything- bleach, dawn and baking soda, toothpaste and every bath product I own. If anyone has any tips or suggestions it would be very appreciated! I’ve attached a picture to show what the stain has turned into 😢 submitted by /u/Gold-Reason6338 [link] [comments]”
“It is mostly on the outside which is odd. But I have used Windex, diluted vinegar, bar keepers friend powder and I had it rest in a pan with vinegar concentrate and water. submitted by /u/Sosayweall- [link] [comments]”
“Hi folks I’m not sure whether the countertops in my bathroom are stone or man made but they seem to be picking up these orange-ish stains. (See photos) I imagine our hard water is the culprit? Trying to learn the best way to remove them. I think I’ve tried vinegar and water and soap and stuff without much effect. The one thing that seems to work is CLR except it clearly says in the bottle do not use on stone. Has anyone tried CLR on stone countertops? What damage does it do? Is it like dulling o”
“Hello! I used this dye on my hair and it stained my tub. How can I remove this? I also took a pic of the dye product if that is relevant. Thank you! submitted by /u/Living-Ship5157 [link] [comments]”
“When I bought my home the stove came with (and with these horrible stains). I’ve tried a 3 in 1 grit scrub and to no avail. Any tips or is it stuck like this forever ? submitted by /u/totallyelizabeth [link] [comments]”
“i have tried resolve , dawn, the bissel solution that’s in the little green machine . what else ??? the stain is just various food and hands from husband and toddler submitted by /u/Lopsided-Apple-9576 [link] [comments]”
“Need help getting rid of this lign in the middle of the shower in my appartement. I’ve tried some many different things: Hertel, vinegar, baking soda, black soap, a homemade cleaner for bathroom i got from a local shop, attitude spray bathroom cleaner. Nothing worked. I need something thats not too strong because i have cats that have asthma and sometimes cleaning products trigger some asthma attacks, so no bleach or things like that please help submitted by /u/miacxcx [link] [”
“Anyone know how can I get rid of this stain on my granite floor at my balcony? I placed antique Chinese jar over it for over a decade. I've tried baking soda paste already but it had zero effect. Also, if you notice the jar picture, there are also some similar stains. If you guys have tips for removing these please also let me know. Thank you very much 🙏 submitted by /u/Amateur_Sycophant [link] [comments]”
“I believe it’s a rust stain from the shampoo organizer submitted by /u/ladyampo666 [link] [comments]”
“Cross posted - any help appreciated! Cant wait to wake up to wonderful suggestions 😀 submitted by /u/HaroldH00d [link] [comments]”
“Bought secondhand, stained from darker clothing. First pic is what it came like, second pic is after I washed it with Dawn dish soap and detergent. What should I try next? submitted by /u/More_Bass3465 [link] [comments]”
“I bought a home with Corian countertops in bath and kitchen. The countertops were dull and there was a heating pad mark. I successfully clean them up with a kit that was left in the home, but it really smells and it was a process. Hair dye usually wipes right off except for this last time I didn’t notice a few spots in sink. I haven’t attempted anything except a magic eraser with no luck. Any tips before I get the stinky kit out. It’s very faint, but it’s light brown and I know it’s there. I als”
“Oil of food leaked through paper bag on wood table. I already tried baking soda/water mix but it looks like it got worse (darker)? Any other tips? submitted by /u/P0L4RST4R [link] [comments]”
“Help! How do I get this stain off my quartz countertop? I’ve had success in the past with baking soda and dish soap for other stains. Is that the best course of action here? submitted by /u/Character_Swim_2145 [link] [comments]”
“This is our countertop. Any tips on how to clean this? Also, this is where the damp wiping cloth is dried. Can this still be removed? Thanks a lot! submitted by /u/throwawayxyz50 [link] [comments]”
“How do I get pink hair dye out of the bathtub and off the sink counter? Tub and sink aren't porcelain.. feels more plasticky? submitted by /u/DisasterSufficient26 [link] [comments]”
“I’VE TRIED EVERYTHING barkeeper’s friend, bon ami, starbrite hull cleaner for fiberglass, Lysol limescale remover, any leftover bathroom or shower related sprays I have in the cabinet I believe it’s fiberglass? Was like this when I moved in. Nothing seems to make a dent EDIT: The hull cleaner worked great for my shower and toilet, removing the orange stains from our water. I’d assumed the staining on the sink was similar but it seems not to be submitted by /u/tanglespeck [link]”
“For context, I dropped a bottle of nail polish on the bathroom floor. (Rip to my polish 😭) Needless to say, I’ve been through a bottle of polish remover just to get what was on the tile. The wall is a bit tricky because of the walls texture. Is there any other resolution to this besides polish remover vs a textured wall? Thanks submitted by /u/Significant-Knee-732 [link] [comments]”
“I live in south korea and I need product recommendations to get rid of these stains on my countertop. I've been putting cleaning it off for so long and it just keeps getting worse. Also it looks much worse in person. Any help will be appreciated. submitted by /u/safura2 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! New to Reddit but desperate for help. We recently bought a brand new concrete outdoor table ( RH Caprera Table) and accidentally left a citronella candle on it. The candle melted in the heat and left a stain which we’re desperate to get off. We reached out to RH and they’ve provided very basic info which was to use non abrasive cleaner, which did not work. Anyone have any tips and tricks to share to help us to remove the stain. submitted by /u/crando88 [link] [comments]”
“How can I get this removed without damaging my cultured marble sink top? I’ve tried vinegar and baking soda, bleach and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide got a little off but it’s still really on there. Like a hard, crusty ridge of yuck. I do not have hard water. submitted by /u/metro8268 [link] [comments]”
“I have no idea what to do. I have tried so much, so many products, from basic to expensive. I am willing to try any real suggestion. submitted by /u/zipman_13 [link] [comments]”
“So I opened some leather dye and it exploded. I’ve tried acetone, dawn, vinegar… am I screwed? Real answers only please. submitted by /u/Spookybabe0666 [link] [comments]”
“Spilt gel polish (and top coat) on my desk, i haven’t known what to do with it so it’s been sitting here a few weeks but im deep cleaning everything so im trying to figure out what to do. it’s like mildly cured and dry. I don’t know what the desk link is, but i know it’s wayfair brand so it must be manufactured wood. Any tips? if im screwed let me know submitted by /u/Status_Elderberry_37 [link] [comments]”
“Currently trying to remove this off the floor. I have used bleach and rust stain remover so far and it still won’t come off. I believe it may be hard water? Any suggestions? submitted by /u/emma_the_noodle [link] [comments]”
“Weekly cleaning. I used a solution made of mild bleach + fabuloso while cleaning my bathroom sink. While I know there are less harsh alternatives, the left side has always looked liked that if water soaked in for too long. It looks fine when I wipe it but dries white. What material is this countertop and what’s the best way to go about cleaning it and keeping a glossy finish? (last picture) TIA! submitted by /u/Practical-Tip3549 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, I have these lovely enamel bowls from Crow Canyon home and some of them have these yellow stains that I cannot get out for the life of me. I soaked in a pot of boiling water with a little Dawn, vinegar and baking soda. On one bowl I have, the stains are darker than appear here. Any other tips? submitted by /u/fannybrice12 [link] [comments]”
“I've tried scrubbing, all kinds of different cleaners that claim to be able to remove grime, nothing works. Help! submitted by /u/donDMG23 [link] [comments]”
“I had a trash bag leak unknowingly and a bit of hair color left over got onto the floor - It was purple manic panic so semi permanent. What could I use to get this up without destroying the seal? Pretty sure the floor is water based polyerathyene. The color has faded since I’ve mopped up a few times but i am tired of seeing it 😭 submitted by /u/marukip5r [link] [comments]”
“Hello redditors! I desperately need tips on how to get this red dye (loreal hi color in intense red) out of the laminate sink counter. Please help! submitted by /u/Major-Force-1359 [link] [comments]”
“Got this old onion pot from my grandma, it's a few decennia old and has some staining, my grandmother has been gone for a while now so I'm not sure when it was last cleaned I have tried scrubbing it with dish soap but no dice. I'm a bit worried about using something more abrasive, I really don't want to damage it Also if anyone has any tips for knowing whether or not this pot is haunted, let me know lol submitted by /u/pastelhosh [link] [comments]”