Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Unscrewing tub jets - need to grip better

I am trying to unscrew jet faces from a 20 year old Hydrabaths whirlpool, and several of them are stuck in really well. We have hard water and I think they're just cemented in with mineral deposits. (I was able to unscrew two of the six).

The jet faces are chrome, and the biggest issue is that I can't get a good grip on them. Does anyone had a recommendation for a sticky or grippy material that I can use, preferably a mitt or glove? I've tried fine sandpaper and it slips off, and I tried latex kitchen gloves and they didn't work either. I don't care of the finish on the jets is messed up; I'm replacing them anyway.

I appreciate any tips or tricks, and thanks in advance!

Jenn

try pouring some CLR or similar over the jets a few times and let sit a few minutes in between.

If you do not care about the finish, can you get some water pump pliers or channelocks on them. If you were worried about the finish, you could cover them with a rag first. They also make a strap wrench which may help

some of the models, i hope yours is one. if you look inside esction. or the chrome peice. you will see two prongs, across from each other. i have used two screwdrivers crossed, one on each nub or prong.and turn the screwdrivers. one putting pressure on the other. good luck

The foam type shelf liner or a jar opener mitt or disc. Work even when wet. Failing that, a pair or Channel-lock plumbing nut pliers...not sure of the exact name, but they have teeth at 3 places on the jaws and come in diff sizes. And you can use them for sink repairs later if the sizes match.

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Thanks guys! :thumbup: The combo of non-stick liner and CLR worked perfectly - I still had to use a good bit of muscle, but they came out in the end, and now my 20 year old tub looks brand new!

Thanks so much for all the suggestions!