Orange stains in the bathtub or on the toilet are really unpleasant, especially when you strive to always have a clean and impeccable bathroom.
This type of stain is caused by three different factors: accumulation of iron and magnesium present in the water, mold or other bacteria. Chemicals are generally used to remove orange stains , however, although they are effective, they are toxic and harmful to our health.
If your home’s water contains high levels of iron or magnesium, they will eventually mix with soap scum, oxidize when they come into contact with air, and form the dreaded orange stains .
A different matter for pink mould, which is actually not a fungus but a bacterium present in water and which ends up settling on bathroom surfaces.
If you want to get rid of orange stains without using chemicals, you can apply one of the following tricks.
Lemon juice and water
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