Remove Bathtub Decals

When the kids have outgrown the decals that you have stuck on the bath, removing them might be a tough order if they've attached themselves firmly. Try the solution suggested here to get them off without any residue or damage to the bath or tiles.

Mineral Spirits

 * 1) [[Image:Mineral turpentine 8543.jpg|90px|right]]Soak a face cloth in mineral spirits. It is easiest to soak the same number of cloths as decals to be removed.
 * 2)  Stick the soaked cloth to each decal.
 * 3)  Leave to soak for an hour or more.
 * 4)  Remove the face cloths. Scrape off the decals using a kitchen spatula (plastic or silicone). The decals should come off easily.
 * 5)  Clean the bath area as usual and rinse off. The bath will look like new again.

Vinegar

 * 1) [[Image:Vinegar Crock 8436.jpg|170px|right]]Instead of mineral spirits, use a pastry brush to paint on several layers of white vinegar.
 * 2) Leave for an hour.
 * 3) Scrape off as above. Wash and clean as usual.

Tips

 * Newer decals/stickers are designed to simply peel off. Check whether your decals can be peeled off before trying this method.

Things You'll Need

 * Face cloths/washers (towelling fabric)
 * Mineral spirits
 * Spatula (plastic or silicone)
 * Bath washing equipment
 * Vinegar (for vinegar method)