Cleaning and Stain Removal - rust from well water in sinks, toilets, tubs
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Betsy G
07-01-08, 03:39 PM
My house was built in 1924. I have a well that has serious iron.
Some of the rust in the sinks, etc. is from way back. I have a water softener and use iron removing salt pellets but I think the old pipes have rust that is getting into my sinks, etc.
I was told to use muriatic acid. Bought from my pharmacist - it is crystals I have to dissolve in water.
I don't really know how to apply. With a small paint brush?
Then how do I clean that off? I need to do the walls in my tub too and what about breathing this stuff in?
I have to get this cleaned up so I can sell my house.
You should see the basement laundry tubs! The stains are awful.
Very scary.
Thanks for help. I need lots.
Some of the rust in the sinks, etc. is from way back. I have a water softener and use iron removing salt pellets but I think the old pipes have rust that is getting into my sinks, etc.
I was told to use muriatic acid. Bought from my pharmacist - it is crystals I have to dissolve in water.
I don't really know how to apply. With a small paint brush?
Then how do I clean that off? I need to do the walls in my tub too and what about breathing this stuff in?
I have to get this cleaned up so I can sell my house.
You should see the basement laundry tubs! The stains are awful.
Very scary.
Thanks for help. I need lots.
Docduck
07-01-08, 06:06 PM
muaritic acid is very strong stuff..never seen it in the pellet form...i would use a rust remover from a local janitoral supply...
some are liquid form and some are a powdered form that you can apply as paste with a brush and allow to work 10-15 mins and rinse
if the rust is that old and that bad..you may only improve it....it could be were there is debris left in the pipes
some are liquid form and some are a powdered form that you can apply as paste with a brush and allow to work 10-15 mins and rinse
if the rust is that old and that bad..you may only improve it....it could be were there is debris left in the pipes