Mineral on Tile / Porcelain

How to Remove Rust from Tile or Porcelain

Shaving cream can leave a rust ring. Bleach won't fix it.

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Required Supplies

  • Lemon
  • Salt
  • Pumice Stone

The Logic Verdict

Acid, not bleach. Bleach sets rust stains. You need an acid to dissolve the iron oxide.

The Fix

  1. Lemon & Salt: Sprinkle salt on the stain, then squeeze lemon juice over it. Let it sit for 1 hour. Scrub.
  2. Pumice Stone (Porcelain Only): For a porcelain sink or toilet, wet a pumice stone and gently scrub. Do NOT use on fiberglass or acrylic (it will scratch).
  3. Commercial Remover: “Iron Out” or “CLR” works best for heavy stains.

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