How To Get A Brown Stain Out Of A Shower Floor

By  Angela LaFollette

Things Needed

  • Borax

  • Lemon juice

  • Cream of tartar

  • Hydrogen peroxide

  • Bowl

  • White vinegar

  • Baking soda

  • Powdered dishwasher detergent

  • Nonmetal utensil

  • Toothbrush

  • Trisodium phosphate

  • Stiff brush or washcloth

Tip

Repeat the steps two to three times to remove tough brown stains. Purchase shower cleaning products that contain phosphoric acid if the stain remains after treating it with homemade cleaners. Always wipe the shower down with a towel after each use to prevent stains from forming. Open a window or turn on a vent in the bathroom to remove excess moisture.

Warning

Wear gloves and a mask when working with trisodium phosphate to protect your health.

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Brown stains on shower flowers are often indicative of rust, hard water or mineral stains. The brown stains can cause the shower to look dirty and the stains may continue to spread if you do not tend to them. Treating the stains immediately will keep the shower attractive. After you clean the brown stains, preventive measures may help to keep the stains away from the shower so that it remains in good condition.

Step 1

Apply a paste made from an equal amount of borax and lemon juice to the stain if it has a red or reddish brown hue. This shade of brown often indicates rust or iron buildup. Allow the paste to dry on the stain and then rinse it off with clean water.

Step 2

Combine an equal amount of cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide in a bowl if the stain appears brown or black. Minerals such as manganese build up on the shower floor and cause an odd discoloration. Allow the paste to sit for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse the area with clean water.

Step 3

Create a paste that consists of an equal amount of white vinegar and baking soda for other brown or discolored stains. Hard water and soap scum are two of the most common culprit of brown stains. Apply the paste over the stain and let it sit for up to 30 minutes. Rinse the area with clean water.

Step 4

Mix 1/4 cup of a powdered dishwasher detergent with enough water to create a paste if the brown stain remains. Stir the mixture with a nonmetal utensil to prevent a reaction from occurring and apply it directly over the brown stain. Scrub on the stain with a toothbrush and allow it to remain for 20 minutes. Rinse the area with clean water.

Step 5

Combine 2 tbsp. of trisodium phosphate with 1 gallon of warm water to remove stubborn stains. Apply the solution to the stain with a stiff brush or washcloth. Rinse the area with clean water.

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