09-01-2015, 11:03 AM
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Cleaning a vitreous enamel bath
We had to clean a viterous enamel bath in an old cottage, we had tried lots of cleaning products without much luck.Finally someone suggested one third 5% hydrogen peroxide solution and two thirds bicarbonate of soda. Mix it together and spread it on the bath, then leave it for an hour. The results are amazing when you wash it off.
09-01-2015, 11:07 AM
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Re: Cleaning a vitreous enamel bath
Originally Posted by littlebob
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We had to clean a viterous enamel bath in an old cottage, we had tried lots of cleaning products without much luck.Finally someone suggested one third 5% hydrogen peroxide solution and two thirds bicarbonate of soda. Mix it together and spread it on the bath, then leave it for an hour. The results are amazing when you wash it off.
09-01-2015, 11:28 AM
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Re: Cleaning a vitreous enamel bath
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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The safe level of Hydrogen peroxide is a 3% solution, we use it in industry any higher percentage you are risking your health, so be careful doing this.
What do you think about that.
littlebob
09-01-2015, 01:17 PM
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Re: Cleaning a vitreous enamel bath
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I think it's a bit strong to put with bicarb, it's not gloves but breathing apparatus you may need 
what gas do you think this mixture is going to give off? Could you be confusing this with bleach. Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2 and bicarbonate of soda is NaHCO3. It did not give of any gas at all but perhaps hydrogen peroxide could be a bit agressive on your skin, I did not notice anything when I cleaned the bath and ladies use it to bleach their hair.
09-01-2015, 01:31 PM
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Re: Cleaning a vitreous enamel bath
I am no chemist but I do know what we are allowed to safely mix and what we would be sacked for even thinking about. I have been in the cleaning industry long enough to remember before safety was deemed paramount and remember the problems people went on to suffer.
09-01-2015, 02:37 PM
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Re: Cleaning a vitreous enamel bath
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I am no chemist but I do know what we are allowed to safely mix and what we would be sacked for even thinking about. I have been in the cleaning industry long enough to remember before safety was deemed paramount and remember the problems people went on to suffer.
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