How to Remove Iron Stains from Tub/Shower/Sink

I was looking for this because we have unbelievably hard water. I mean we use The Works toilet cleaner daily to keep it white.  But the shower... normally I'd use Rust Off but I cannot find that anymore, and it was horrible to use so much in a small bathroom even with the window open or exhaust fan on. So Hometalk posted a solution and because I save my info on here and want to share it also, you get to see what their solution is.  Trying this tomorrow.

Click here to see entire Hometalk post of this.

Bleach and Tilex made the rust stains worse and they sparked another chemical reaction, creating more rust stains on the non-skid surface on the tub floor. Other products that either made things worse or didn't work at all: Lysol, toilet bowl cleansers, Soft Scrub, Goof Off, Awesome, Comet, Simple Green, Mean Green, Magic Eraser and CLR.

However, we found 2 things that really worked: Clorox2 and Hydrogen Peroxide. The Clorox2 worked best and required less scrubbing. Just pour either product on the stain and let it sit. Then scour gently with a damp sponge and rinse. If the stains are really bad you may have to repeat the process twice. 

Notes from others:

What about rust stains on linoleum...any suggestions for that?  Make a little paste of the Bar Keepers Friend and gently rub on. Let sit and then gently wipe off. 

Use equal parts Dawn dishsoap (BLUE) and white vinegar for a shower cleaner. Works great in the microwave too.

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