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Rust should be pretty easy to identify in your bathtub, as it has a dark red, brownish color, and it sits on the surface of the porcelain. It usually appears around metal fixtures, like under your tub spout or shower head, and you might also find it under metal shaving cream cans or razors that you leave sitting on the tub or a shower shelf.

Ammonia is a powerful household cleaner, but don’t use it for your acrylic tub. Ammonia or cleaners containing this ingredient can break down the surface of the acrylic bathtub and leave it with permanent damage. Instead, try a gentler store-bought acrylic tub cleaner, or a homemade baking soda cleaner.

As with any project, refinishing your bathtub presents pros and cons to consider, such as:

Pros

• The job is typically quick, and your tub is ready within 48 hours.

• Your bathtub looks new.

• You don’t need to tear out the old tub and replace it with a new one.

• You can customize it with the color of your choice.

• You can’t tell the bathtub has been refinished.

Cons

• Refinished bathtubs can be slippery.

• Not all refinishing products are created equal.

• You need to wait up to 48 hours before using the bathtub.

A bathtub liner is a one-piece insert that goes on top of your tub to conceal cracks, blemishes, and discoloration. Liners are made from acrylic or PVC plastic. It’s best to purchase a custom bathtub liner that matches your existing tub's size, shape, and contours, but premade liners are less expensive and also get the job done. Some bathtub liners come with a wall or shower surround to refurbish the area above the bathtub.