How to clean corroded rusty bathtub waste hole
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FLilley
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How to clean corroded rusty bathtub waste hole

by FLilley » Sat May 15, 2021 7:48 pm

Hi,
I'm replacing an enamel bathtub waste drain and have removed the old plughole, but it is quite corroded/rusty where the old black rubber washer was seated below the chrome plughole. What is the best way to clean this up before fitting a new waste? Scrape with screwdriver? WD40? Some sort of commercial rust remover? If so what type? Any advice greatly appreciated.

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Re: How to clean corroded rusty bathtub waste hole

by stoneyboy » Sun May 16, 2021 10:57 pm

Hi flilley,
Do not use any form of chemical cleaner, this will etch the enamel surface and ruin it. Suggest you try a scouring powder cleaner but you may find the rust has deeply stained the enamel.
Regards S

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Re: How to clean corroded rusty bathtub waste hole

by FLilley » Mon May 17, 2021 12:31 am

Many thanks I'll give it a go...

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