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Post# 109838   2/14/2006 at 19:19 (6,645 days old) by bingwsguy (Binghamton NY)        

Anyone have any suggestions on how to clean up the white perforated wash basket on a Maytag? The finish isn't smooth and it has become discolored...I am guessing hard water stains. I figured something like CLR would work on the stains, but what about getting the tub back to smooth again? Can you have it painted, or is that a bad idea?




Post# 109864 , Reply# 1   2/14/2006 at 22:02 (6,645 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Try white Vinegar and baking soda first. then scrub till your heart is content with lime away and or clr.

Post# 109989 , Reply# 2   2/15/2006 at 15:54 (6,644 days old) by duetboy ()        
Fighting Hardwater

 Mom's water is hard enough to break a hammer when you hit it with it. She always used lime-away in her WASH to keep from having the rust and minerals settle on the clothes (Yes, white socks didn't stay around long, either they turned orange or the lime-away ate them up!)

Anyhow, she actually destroyed the coating on the tub over the years with her chemcial cocktail!

When it finally died, it was truly beyond belief!

duetboy

aka jeff

Post# 109994 , Reply# 3   2/15/2006 at 16:58 (6,644 days old) by magic clean ()        

Perhaps the porcelain is etched and rough. Or coated with calcium and detergent residue that left a rough film. Try this highly effective product available at WalMart.

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Post# 110086 , Reply# 4   2/16/2006 at 09:09 (6,643 days old) by bingwsguy (Binghamton NY)        
Thank You

 Thanks for the tips and advice. I will give them a try.


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