How to Prevent Bathroom Rust Stains

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains ways to remove rust stains from plumbing fixtures

by Richard Trethewey and Kevin O'Connor, Host

Skill

Easy

Cost

$10-$300

Estimated Time

1-2 hours

Steps:

A household cleaner may be able clean existing rust stains, but water and vinegar or bleach might do a better job.
Install either an at-source or a whole house water filter that specifically filters out rust.

Resources:

All the products Richard showed, including the cleaners, bleach, and water filters, can all be found at home centers.