LOL, I just finished recaulking my whole tub because I could not get it clean. I tried scrubbing, I tried Tilex, I tried Mr. Clean Magic eraser and nothing worked. I ended up pulling all the old caulk off and redoing it. If you do this make sure to fill the tub before you caulk. Otherwise, when you add water it can pull on the caulk and break it loose.How do you clean around the bath tub caulk??
old toothbrushHow do you clean around the bath tub caulk??
hydrogen peroxide will ';bleach'; it
bleach and a soft brush
I have never had success with cleaning it. It's really easy to remove the old caulking, scrub it out and re-caulk. I bought a kit with the remover tool and a tube of silicone and the tools and instructions from an informercial on tv. Then, when the plumber came to fix a tap, he thought I was ';cheating'; on him with another plumber because the job looked so professional. It was funny and I was really proud. If you do it right, you can just clean it with the rest of your tub. Good luck and have fun!
tile guard comes in a bottle like shoe polish, will make it white again. If you mean around the caulk use a pumice stone
Thursday, May 13, 2010
For dog lovers do you bath your dog in your bath tub?
I'm asking this question because I have a friend that does this. I mean to each his own, but its not personally something I would do. I'm not an animal lover anyway. However, my step brother takes his dog to a ';dog spa'; every week to get bathed. Hell they even used flavored bath gels on the dogs, which is cute. But it cost $200.00!!! So I'm just curious that's all.For dog lovers do you bath your dog in your bath tub?
Yes, we bathe our dogs in the bath tub. Clean the dog, clean the tub. You would probably be horrified to learn that we give our baby puppies baths in the kitchen sink, eh?
Tell your brother I'd be more than happy to bathe his dog for half the price he's paying now. Maybe I'm in the wrong line of work (grin).For dog lovers do you bath your dog in your bath tub?
I only have one bathtub, and that's the people one, so I have no choice.
However I'd love to have a big industrial tub in the basement for dog-washing purposese. A dog's less picky if there's sand on the bottom of his tub, than I am about it.
However, until I obtain my dream house, people-tub it is.
I'm not a huge fan of the groomers, too many dogs come back spooked by the experience... it's pricey, I dont' like the chemically smelly products, etc. Each to their own though.
Yes, I bath my Hound and my Boston in the bathtub. Then I clean the tub and bathroom. No harm, no foul. They sleep with us in our beds, lay with us on chairs, or couches.....they are clean and very well taken care of. They go everywhere with us and are members of the family. I can understand if you are not an animal lover. To each his own. As far as the $200. I would say that is his bidness......I know people who spend that much on a pair of shoes, a haircut, or anything else. I could care less unless they ask me for my money to pay for it. Cheers.
Ummm 200$$ for a bath? That can't be right. You could buy a small bathing tub for 200 bucks honey.
I have a 65lbs lab chow mix with lots of thick fur so i don't wash her at home since i don't have access to a force dryer. I take her to a place called Buds and Bubbles. I can use there tubs there shampoo's towels brushes and dryers for 15$. I get all the time I want and don't have to pay extra for conditioners or special shampoos. And to top it all off they clean up after me!! What more could ya ask for?
I'm in Metro Atlanta and i'm sure we aren't the only city that has dog wash stores. Do a search on yahoo I'm sure you'll find something.
yes not only do I bath my dogs in the bathtub but do it for ohters.
I don't have any idea why it should cost someone that much to take a dog to get bathed. I only charge $25 and yes I'm a professional ( went to school) and use teh nice smelling conditioner.
yes I bathe my dog in the tub.. where else am I suppossed to do it? Tub seems like a better option than my kitchen sink where I wash my dishes. He doesnt fit in my bathroom sinks.
I wouldnt pay $200 to get my dog a bath.. that's just insane.
your step-brother is wasting a heck of a lot of money, especially with the economy these days. If he is too lazy to go out and buy a simple bottle of dog shampoo, and give him a bath, then let him waste $200 a week.
Yeah i use the tub for my dog too... she now will just open the bathroom door and go hop in the tub and check it out... i just make sure to clean it well before and after her bath... i would never spend 200 dollars to wash my dog lol
In the winter, yes I do bath my dog in the bathtub and wash really well afterwords with comet that contains bleach.
In the summer, he gets a bath outside.
if i bathe my dog at home i use the guest bathroom. Sometimes i use the sink in my laundry room. i have a friend that puts her dog in the shower with her (which is a little much for me).
i love love love my dog but i bathe her outside. i love doing it, i get to spend time with her. Its a bonding experience, hehe. and its nice to do it out back in the warm sun
I own 3 dogs and 2 cats---I am a big animal lover!
Yes, I wash my dogs in my bath. Of course, I always clean up afterwords!
Yes I bathe both of my dogs in the tub then I clean the tub. Would you rather me having smelly gross dogs?
Yes, I bathe them in my bathtub.
Then I scrub down the bathtub.
Yes sometimes. most of the time I use the shower so the dirt washes down.
And stop drinking that Hateraid
I do. And its perfectly normal.
Outside if the weather is nice. Bathtub on occasion. Tubs can be cleaned.
yeah i would do it and of course i take a bath for my dog in bath tub
Yeah unless they're little bitty then I do it in the kitchen sink...
Yes, we bathe our dogs in the bath tub. Clean the dog, clean the tub. You would probably be horrified to learn that we give our baby puppies baths in the kitchen sink, eh?
Tell your brother I'd be more than happy to bathe his dog for half the price he's paying now. Maybe I'm in the wrong line of work (grin).For dog lovers do you bath your dog in your bath tub?
I only have one bathtub, and that's the people one, so I have no choice.
However I'd love to have a big industrial tub in the basement for dog-washing purposese. A dog's less picky if there's sand on the bottom of his tub, than I am about it.
However, until I obtain my dream house, people-tub it is.
I'm not a huge fan of the groomers, too many dogs come back spooked by the experience... it's pricey, I dont' like the chemically smelly products, etc. Each to their own though.
Yes, I bath my Hound and my Boston in the bathtub. Then I clean the tub and bathroom. No harm, no foul. They sleep with us in our beds, lay with us on chairs, or couches.....they are clean and very well taken care of. They go everywhere with us and are members of the family. I can understand if you are not an animal lover. To each his own. As far as the $200. I would say that is his bidness......I know people who spend that much on a pair of shoes, a haircut, or anything else. I could care less unless they ask me for my money to pay for it. Cheers.
Ummm 200$$ for a bath? That can't be right. You could buy a small bathing tub for 200 bucks honey.
I have a 65lbs lab chow mix with lots of thick fur so i don't wash her at home since i don't have access to a force dryer. I take her to a place called Buds and Bubbles. I can use there tubs there shampoo's towels brushes and dryers for 15$. I get all the time I want and don't have to pay extra for conditioners or special shampoos. And to top it all off they clean up after me!! What more could ya ask for?
I'm in Metro Atlanta and i'm sure we aren't the only city that has dog wash stores. Do a search on yahoo I'm sure you'll find something.
yes not only do I bath my dogs in the bathtub but do it for ohters.
I don't have any idea why it should cost someone that much to take a dog to get bathed. I only charge $25 and yes I'm a professional ( went to school) and use teh nice smelling conditioner.
yes I bathe my dog in the tub.. where else am I suppossed to do it? Tub seems like a better option than my kitchen sink where I wash my dishes. He doesnt fit in my bathroom sinks.
I wouldnt pay $200 to get my dog a bath.. that's just insane.
your step-brother is wasting a heck of a lot of money, especially with the economy these days. If he is too lazy to go out and buy a simple bottle of dog shampoo, and give him a bath, then let him waste $200 a week.
Yeah i use the tub for my dog too... she now will just open the bathroom door and go hop in the tub and check it out... i just make sure to clean it well before and after her bath... i would never spend 200 dollars to wash my dog lol
In the winter, yes I do bath my dog in the bathtub and wash really well afterwords with comet that contains bleach.
In the summer, he gets a bath outside.
if i bathe my dog at home i use the guest bathroom. Sometimes i use the sink in my laundry room. i have a friend that puts her dog in the shower with her (which is a little much for me).
i love love love my dog but i bathe her outside. i love doing it, i get to spend time with her. Its a bonding experience, hehe. and its nice to do it out back in the warm sun
I own 3 dogs and 2 cats---I am a big animal lover!
Yes, I wash my dogs in my bath. Of course, I always clean up afterwords!
Yes I bathe both of my dogs in the tub then I clean the tub. Would you rather me having smelly gross dogs?
Yes, I bathe them in my bathtub.
Then I scrub down the bathtub.
Yes sometimes. most of the time I use the shower so the dirt washes down.
And stop drinking that Hateraid
I do. And its perfectly normal.
Outside if the weather is nice. Bathtub on occasion. Tubs can be cleaned.
yeah i would do it and of course i take a bath for my dog in bath tub
Yeah unless they're little bitty then I do it in the kitchen sink...
How to remove steel wool marks from bath tub!?
My fiance didn't seem to know that steel wool leaves marks on porcelain, so as he was putting up a new tub surround he was scraping off pieces of caulking from the tub with steel wool, so now there are grey steel wool marks all over our tub!! it looks horrible, what can i use to get the marks off?? I tried bleach and that didn't work at all... any ideas?!How to remove steel wool marks from bath tub!?
Magic Eraser will do the trick.How to remove steel wool marks from bath tub!?
Oh well, live and learn. You need an abrasive. I haven't needed to try it since I learned a long time ago that metal and porcelain aren't a good combo, but I'd try the Magic Eraser too. You could also try something like Ajax cleanser, dampened but not wet, on a sponge or a cloth. If neither of those work, there's a product called Zud that's pretty good at taking stains off porcelain but it can be hard to find. And remember to keep your toilet brush in good shape so any metal that holds the bristles doesn't scrape the bowl. If you think it's hard getting metal marks off a bathtub, wait till you try getting them out of a toilet. Next time fiance needs to do something similar, hand him one of those green scrub pads or a plastic scraper.
The first thing I would try is baking soda, make a paste by adding a small amount of water to some baking soda in a bowl. Then take a damp rag and use the baking soda paste and try to polish off the marks. It is a very mild abrasive and it might remove the marks. I never tried magic eraser so I can't comment on that.
if magic eraser or comet don't work get some of the denture cleaning tablets that you soak dentures in...crush them...wet the area that's damaged and sprinkle on the crushed tablet...wet and leave sit. if that doesn't work you will have to go to a hardware store and order a repair kit for porcelain.
Use comet or ajax and a microfiber cloth!
I grew up with porcelain tubs and that's why I have a stainless steel kitchen sink.
In construction I`ve always used Magic Cleaner bought at most hardware stores. I`ve seen answers here that say Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works?
What works for me is stuff that contains oxalic acid. Zud or Bar Keeper's Friend cleansers are the only two I'm aware of.
whatever happened to soft scrub?
Magic Eraser will do the trick.How to remove steel wool marks from bath tub!?
Oh well, live and learn. You need an abrasive. I haven't needed to try it since I learned a long time ago that metal and porcelain aren't a good combo, but I'd try the Magic Eraser too. You could also try something like Ajax cleanser, dampened but not wet, on a sponge or a cloth. If neither of those work, there's a product called Zud that's pretty good at taking stains off porcelain but it can be hard to find. And remember to keep your toilet brush in good shape so any metal that holds the bristles doesn't scrape the bowl. If you think it's hard getting metal marks off a bathtub, wait till you try getting them out of a toilet. Next time fiance needs to do something similar, hand him one of those green scrub pads or a plastic scraper.
The first thing I would try is baking soda, make a paste by adding a small amount of water to some baking soda in a bowl. Then take a damp rag and use the baking soda paste and try to polish off the marks. It is a very mild abrasive and it might remove the marks. I never tried magic eraser so I can't comment on that.
if magic eraser or comet don't work get some of the denture cleaning tablets that you soak dentures in...crush them...wet the area that's damaged and sprinkle on the crushed tablet...wet and leave sit. if that doesn't work you will have to go to a hardware store and order a repair kit for porcelain.
Use comet or ajax and a microfiber cloth!
I grew up with porcelain tubs and that's why I have a stainless steel kitchen sink.
In construction I`ve always used Magic Cleaner bought at most hardware stores. I`ve seen answers here that say Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works?
What works for me is stuff that contains oxalic acid. Zud or Bar Keeper's Friend cleansers are the only two I'm aware of.
whatever happened to soft scrub?
Do my cat wanna come in the bath tub?
When im taking a bath my cat will lean over and dip his paws in it. And sometimes he'll go in my moms bath (with no water in it) and just sit there..lol
Does he wanna go in the water or what?Do my cat wanna come in the bath tub?
Just cute and nosy!Do my cat wanna come in the bath tub?
rather than call this place Yahoo Answers, sometimes it should be called Yahoo Opinions.
anyhow here is mine....
My sister tells me about her cats often and one of her cats loves fresh water.
As sister tells it, this spoiled kitty will run up to the sink or tub when water is being run in it, she wants her water very fresh. Sister says she sometimes leave the water dribbling for a few mins.
Maybe this explains your situation too.
or
There are breeds of cats that actually love water, my sister tells me. Is it possible your kitty is one of these breeds?
Have a great day w/ kitty!
i came in one day to find my cat in the tub....I think she loved the coolness of the tub...or rather the feel of the tub. Now both cats go inside and sit. Let them what are they hurting?
no, cats just lik to explore
Try putting a little water in the tub and leaving it alone. If he goes in, he obviouslly likes the water.
Some cats like water. We have a main coon and they are especially known for liking water. They sometimes dip their toys in their water bowls before playing with them. However, he does not want to be submerged in it. He likes to play with it, hover around the tub, and even sit in the tub while the water is running [until it reaches him], but doesn't want to be in it.
he also plays in the tub when it's empty. sometime they [both of them] sleep in there, and when i'm taking my bath he comes to sit on the edge. Occasionally he gets brave and tries to walk across me to the other side fo the tub.
He plays with it so much that the other cat plays with it too.
One day he didn't realize I was filling the tub when he came running into the bathroom in one of his wild running fits and jumped straight into the water. Needless to say he ran right back out.
He also has an affinity for sinks. The bathroom sink is on of his favorite sleeping spots. We're pretty sure he's going to learn how to turn on the tap. Seeing as he figured out the cabinets [ we had to get safety locks for them].
There's a breed of cat that likes to swim called the turkish van.
pull it in and find out
He is just trying to figure out what is wrong with you. Why are you in that water and he has to feel it to make sure it is water. He goes in your empty bath for the same reasons. He wonders what the whole idea is about. It must appear to be magic . First there is water then there is none.
that would be cute if he did
My cats do the same thing. My one female jumped up on the bathtub the other morning and she was walking along the back of it when she fell in (and yes I had it about half full). She didn't like that to much. I was really lucky that I wasn't in the bathtub yet. She got out of there in a hurry, so probably not. Some cats don't have a problem with water though. Just fill it a little and try putting your cat in there, but just make sure your out of the way if it don't like it.
He sees his reflection and wants to play in it. I seriously doubt the cat wants to be in the water. Though stranger things have happened.
Mine does too. No not in the bath but drink dripping water yes
my daughter's cat started sitting on the sink when my other daughter would be getting ready for work. at first if angel the cat would just go for the water dripping, then she stopped drinking form her water dish. so back to the dripping water. then she stopped drinking that too. so they put water in the sink. well the cat was happy to drink out of the sink. if they were in a hurry, thirsty cat. in a magazine printed especially for cats and their quirks, they found a closed in fountain that poured fresh water into a sink shaped, but much smaller of course. problem solved. there is clean fresh water that circulates through the system constantly, every one is happy. well after all of this i think that is the tap water that cats love to drink. PS i read in a book that cats have nodules on their tongue, they make water delicious for the cat. ergo the fresher the water the better the taste.
let it take a bath with you and then you will know the answer
My cat Sheba does that with the toilet. If I flush it, she jumps on it and stares at it. lol.
When I'm in the restroom brushing my teeth or something, she'll jump in the bathtub and just stay there. She hates baths though
Does he wanna go in the water or what?Do my cat wanna come in the bath tub?
Just cute and nosy!Do my cat wanna come in the bath tub?
rather than call this place Yahoo Answers, sometimes it should be called Yahoo Opinions.
anyhow here is mine....
My sister tells me about her cats often and one of her cats loves fresh water.
As sister tells it, this spoiled kitty will run up to the sink or tub when water is being run in it, she wants her water very fresh. Sister says she sometimes leave the water dribbling for a few mins.
Maybe this explains your situation too.
or
There are breeds of cats that actually love water, my sister tells me. Is it possible your kitty is one of these breeds?
Have a great day w/ kitty!
i came in one day to find my cat in the tub....I think she loved the coolness of the tub...or rather the feel of the tub. Now both cats go inside and sit. Let them what are they hurting?
no, cats just lik to explore
Try putting a little water in the tub and leaving it alone. If he goes in, he obviouslly likes the water.
Some cats like water. We have a main coon and they are especially known for liking water. They sometimes dip their toys in their water bowls before playing with them. However, he does not want to be submerged in it. He likes to play with it, hover around the tub, and even sit in the tub while the water is running [until it reaches him], but doesn't want to be in it.
he also plays in the tub when it's empty. sometime they [both of them] sleep in there, and when i'm taking my bath he comes to sit on the edge. Occasionally he gets brave and tries to walk across me to the other side fo the tub.
He plays with it so much that the other cat plays with it too.
One day he didn't realize I was filling the tub when he came running into the bathroom in one of his wild running fits and jumped straight into the water. Needless to say he ran right back out.
He also has an affinity for sinks. The bathroom sink is on of his favorite sleeping spots. We're pretty sure he's going to learn how to turn on the tap. Seeing as he figured out the cabinets [ we had to get safety locks for them].
There's a breed of cat that likes to swim called the turkish van.
pull it in and find out
He is just trying to figure out what is wrong with you. Why are you in that water and he has to feel it to make sure it is water. He goes in your empty bath for the same reasons. He wonders what the whole idea is about. It must appear to be magic . First there is water then there is none.
that would be cute if he did
My cats do the same thing. My one female jumped up on the bathtub the other morning and she was walking along the back of it when she fell in (and yes I had it about half full). She didn't like that to much. I was really lucky that I wasn't in the bathtub yet. She got out of there in a hurry, so probably not. Some cats don't have a problem with water though. Just fill it a little and try putting your cat in there, but just make sure your out of the way if it don't like it.
He sees his reflection and wants to play in it. I seriously doubt the cat wants to be in the water. Though stranger things have happened.
Mine does too. No not in the bath but drink dripping water yes
my daughter's cat started sitting on the sink when my other daughter would be getting ready for work. at first if angel the cat would just go for the water dripping, then she stopped drinking form her water dish. so back to the dripping water. then she stopped drinking that too. so they put water in the sink. well the cat was happy to drink out of the sink. if they were in a hurry, thirsty cat. in a magazine printed especially for cats and their quirks, they found a closed in fountain that poured fresh water into a sink shaped, but much smaller of course. problem solved. there is clean fresh water that circulates through the system constantly, every one is happy. well after all of this i think that is the tap water that cats love to drink. PS i read in a book that cats have nodules on their tongue, they make water delicious for the cat. ergo the fresher the water the better the taste.
let it take a bath with you and then you will know the answer
My cat Sheba does that with the toilet. If I flush it, she jumps on it and stares at it. lol.
When I'm in the restroom brushing my teeth or something, she'll jump in the bathtub and just stay there. She hates baths though
How many grains of sand can you fit into a bath tub?
Well google says the avg bathtub is 40-60 gallons, so say 50. And say average, medium-grained sized sand, 0.375 mm in diameter. Allowing a bit for spaces between the grains.... about 9 billion grains!How many grains of sand can you fit into a bath tub?
depends on the size of the bathtub and what type of sand you use =)How many grains of sand can you fit into a bath tub?
A lot. The actual number depends on the size of the bath tub and the kind of sand you use (i.e., you will be able to fit less coarse sand than you would fine sand).wrinkles
depends on the size of the bathtub and what type of sand you use =)How many grains of sand can you fit into a bath tub?
A lot. The actual number depends on the size of the bath tub and the kind of sand you use (i.e., you will be able to fit less coarse sand than you would fine sand).
What is best way to clean a very dirty bath tub?
Well,...this is the REAL answer. Dowel Foam Bathroom Cleaner. You just spray on, wait a few minutes, them wipe off. Repeat. NO scrubbing at all. I've owned a cleaning service for 20 yrs, and have never found anything that is as good.:) ArumWhat is best way to clean a very dirty bath tub?
Mr cleans magic erasers!!!!What is best way to clean a very dirty bath tub?
First, you would have to put hot water in the tub. then, use a sponge or rag(or chissel)to clean the dirt from the tub. Finaly, run more water in the tub to get any that you missed andlet the water drain.
clean it with Tide and soft scrub, rinse and refill and let set w/bleach in it with the water for a day, may clean it nice and smell good too
use a non-abrasive cleanser and sponge or soft rag. No sos pads or comet or stuff that will scratch the enamel or u will never be able to keep it clean. I got this stuff called Krud Kutter and recommend it - its a cleaner / degreaser and will even soften dry latex paint. In Canada you can it at Home Hardware in US not sure - but any strong degreaser will probably work just as well.
I think I would get mad enough to use Comet cleanser and a green scrubbier and the heck with it.
I fill the tub with water and pour some bleach in it, let it soak. It might need some extra scrubbing, but the bleach sure gives you a head start.
If you have a respirator you can acd wash it with two parts water one part muriatic acid,that will take almost anything off then ventilate area.
it all depends on whether the dirt is caked on or not. i'd start with purely HOT water, and let it soak for a while. half an hour, give or take 10 mins or so. hopefully you've got a good scrub brush to get the dirt off. DON'T DRAIN THE WATER until after you've started getting the dirt off! if you do this, you really won't need any product, unless you want it to smell good too. =D good luck!
If it is porcelin, start with a rough grit scotch-brite pad and cleanser to remove soap and scum residue.
Then use muratic acid, carefully, (emphasis on ';carefully';)
Be certain that the room is ventalated, pour the acid down the sides of the tub, set the bottle down and leave the room, all the while holding your breath.
Muratic acid is not so bad, but when it reacts with minerals, such as rust and lime, the fumes are noxiuos.
End result? The porcelin looks like new.
If it's a fiberglass tub, clean as best you can as stated above and then use a very fine grit, wet sand paper and try to rub out the stains.
Dont use the acid on fiberglass or PVC, (plastic) tubs.
Mr cleans magic erasers!!!!What is best way to clean a very dirty bath tub?
First, you would have to put hot water in the tub. then, use a sponge or rag(or chissel)to clean the dirt from the tub. Finaly, run more water in the tub to get any that you missed andlet the water drain.
clean it with Tide and soft scrub, rinse and refill and let set w/bleach in it with the water for a day, may clean it nice and smell good too
use a non-abrasive cleanser and sponge or soft rag. No sos pads or comet or stuff that will scratch the enamel or u will never be able to keep it clean. I got this stuff called Krud Kutter and recommend it - its a cleaner / degreaser and will even soften dry latex paint. In Canada you can it at Home Hardware in US not sure - but any strong degreaser will probably work just as well.
I think I would get mad enough to use Comet cleanser and a green scrubbier and the heck with it.
I fill the tub with water and pour some bleach in it, let it soak. It might need some extra scrubbing, but the bleach sure gives you a head start.
If you have a respirator you can acd wash it with two parts water one part muriatic acid,that will take almost anything off then ventilate area.
it all depends on whether the dirt is caked on or not. i'd start with purely HOT water, and let it soak for a while. half an hour, give or take 10 mins or so. hopefully you've got a good scrub brush to get the dirt off. DON'T DRAIN THE WATER until after you've started getting the dirt off! if you do this, you really won't need any product, unless you want it to smell good too. =D good luck!
If it is porcelin, start with a rough grit scotch-brite pad and cleanser to remove soap and scum residue.
Then use muratic acid, carefully, (emphasis on ';carefully';)
Be certain that the room is ventalated, pour the acid down the sides of the tub, set the bottle down and leave the room, all the while holding your breath.
Muratic acid is not so bad, but when it reacts with minerals, such as rust and lime, the fumes are noxiuos.
End result? The porcelin looks like new.
If it's a fiberglass tub, clean as best you can as stated above and then use a very fine grit, wet sand paper and try to rub out the stains.
Dont use the acid on fiberglass or PVC, (plastic) tubs.
Tips for fixing bath tub knob?
When I turn on the Cold knob water run from it also tips on fixing this problem, thanks in advanceTips for fixing bath tub knob?
shut the water off at your tub it may be in the wall or in the basement .pop off the little C cap on the knob with knife and then get a star screwdriver and remove the screw hidden under it...then pull off the knob ,then u will need a adjustable wrench or some plyers to take the valve out...there is a little black rubber O ring inside that needs to be replaced.go to hardware store and get the same O ring ,just ask for help if the old O ring is too messed up to compare with a new one for size they know which one is right for tubs...then just go put it back together ,turn on the water %26amp; presto problem solved
good luckTips for fixing bath tub knob?
Sounds like you need to rebuild the valve, or replace it, which is easier and consider doing the hot water while you are at it. First turn off the water to the faucet, use in-line shutoffs if you have them at the water entry if you don't. Next remove the handle. It is usually held on with a screw which is covered with a trim piece at the center of the knob. Next remove the trim which fits around the stem and presses against the wall and either unscrews or is held in place with a nut. Put the handle back on (without the screw) and back out the valve. Take it to a hardware store or home center and they should be able to help find the parts you need or a replacement valve and valve grease. Use the grease to coat any rubber/plastic sealing parts and reassemble the valve in the reverse order of disassembly, turn the water back on and you are done.
Pop the cover cap off of the end of the handle. Remove the screw that holds the handle on. Pull the handle straight off. If it will not come off, you may need to use WD-40 or wrap a rag soaked with vinegar around it and let it sit a while. Once the handle is removed, turn the exposed stem with a pair of pliers. See if the water is coming out from the nut that is holding the stem in. If so, just open the faucet again and tighten the nut. It is called a packing nut and it's purpose is to keep water from flowing out when the faucet is opened. If the water isn't coming from the nut, now you need to shut the water supply off. Most tubs do not have supply valves so you will probably have to shut off the main water valve. Remove the nut, unscrew the stem and replace the rubber washer that is on the end of it. Take the stem with you to get the proper washer. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the faucet. As long as the water is off, you might as well replace the hot washer also.
shut the water off at your tub it may be in the wall or in the basement .pop off the little C cap on the knob with knife and then get a star screwdriver and remove the screw hidden under it...then pull off the knob ,then u will need a adjustable wrench or some plyers to take the valve out...there is a little black rubber O ring inside that needs to be replaced.go to hardware store and get the same O ring ,just ask for help if the old O ring is too messed up to compare with a new one for size they know which one is right for tubs...then just go put it back together ,turn on the water %26amp; presto problem solved
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Sounds like you need to rebuild the valve, or replace it, which is easier and consider doing the hot water while you are at it. First turn off the water to the faucet, use in-line shutoffs if you have them at the water entry if you don't. Next remove the handle. It is usually held on with a screw which is covered with a trim piece at the center of the knob. Next remove the trim which fits around the stem and presses against the wall and either unscrews or is held in place with a nut. Put the handle back on (without the screw) and back out the valve. Take it to a hardware store or home center and they should be able to help find the parts you need or a replacement valve and valve grease. Use the grease to coat any rubber/plastic sealing parts and reassemble the valve in the reverse order of disassembly, turn the water back on and you are done.
Pop the cover cap off of the end of the handle. Remove the screw that holds the handle on. Pull the handle straight off. If it will not come off, you may need to use WD-40 or wrap a rag soaked with vinegar around it and let it sit a while. Once the handle is removed, turn the exposed stem with a pair of pliers. See if the water is coming out from the nut that is holding the stem in. If so, just open the faucet again and tighten the nut. It is called a packing nut and it's purpose is to keep water from flowing out when the faucet is opened. If the water isn't coming from the nut, now you need to shut the water supply off. Most tubs do not have supply valves so you will probably have to shut off the main water valve. Remove the nut, unscrew the stem and replace the rubber washer that is on the end of it. Take the stem with you to get the proper washer. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the faucet. As long as the water is off, you might as well replace the hot washer also.
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