I received the following question from a reader, and would like to take the time to answer it for all of you to see as well. If you have any other suggestions or ideas, please feel free to post in the comment section. Thanks!
Question:
“I recently purchased a home that has a bathtub with horrible adhesive stains at the bottom of it. It looks like there used to be an anti-slip mat at the bottom or something. How do I remove the adhesive?” -Nell, San Antonio
Answer:
There are several things you can try. First, I would try soaking the tub in vinegar or baking soda overnight and then try scrubbing the adhesive stain off. (You can also try soaking it with more abrasive household cleaners as well) If that doesn’t work, try using petroleum jelly. Work it into the adhesive and try scraping off. Goo Gone and WD-40 also work great. Just make sure to clean thoroughly afterwards so you don’t slip in the tub. Heat guns are great at removing adhesive as well. Another trick I’ve heard of if you want to go a more natural route, would be to use a lemon cut in half covered in salt to scrub the area. Cleaners like Comet, Barkeeper’s Friend, or AJAX also work great but are more abrasive. A little elbow grease will definitely be needed. The key is to soak the adhesive, get it soft and then remove by scraping or wiping. If all else fails, call a company to come re-finish the tub. It will cost anywhere from $100-$200. Good luck!
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