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[NickNack]

I agree with @Kachina624 .  It's the landlord's job to have the apartment clean before the next tenant moves in.  I would call and ask them to have it cleaned immediately.

[Annabellethecat66]

Be careful what chemicals you mix (or he mixes up).  Alone, many chemicals are fine, but if you mix them they can become very, very caustic.

Just be careful.  You'd be surprised.

[fthunt]

@Annabellethecat66 YES - first degree or 2nd or 3rd degree burns on hands...... PLUS a mixture can burn your lungs. 

[Annabellethecat66]

@fthunt I've made that mistake myself to a lesser degree.....but...I watch a lot of TV (as I've posted) and just recently on (I believe) it was Chicago Fire where they had to go on call because a person had mixed up the wrong chemicals and everyone in the family was almost suffocating from the fumes.

Come to think of it it could have been the TV show 911!

[Carolm]

In answer to your question, I'm pretty sure a brillo pad will damage the porcelain.  There are many good cleaners on the market, try something with good reviews, but as other posters have mentioned, do not mix chemicals as that could be dangerous to your health.  Good luck.

[Havarti]

Brillo, SOS, and many (most) versions of Mr. Clean-type erasers can scratch & damage porclelin.  If you can find a Scrub Daddy sponge (Walmart) that will not scratch.  If you add more water to the sponge it gets softer and less water/dryer makes it stiffer/firmer - which is likely how you want to use it.  Depending upon what is the source of the filth might be could change what cleaner you use.  For body oil & soap scum dirt, try equal parts baking soda and white vinegar mixed into a paste.  Use a sponge or microfiber cloth dipped in the paste, then have a bowl of salt handy and dip the cloth in that to gain a safe abrasive quality - then apply to the dirty surface and allowed to dry (at least 15 minutes). Then rub it down with microfiber cloth, rinse & dry - or repeat if needed for really dirty areas.

If it is rust use either Bar Keeper's Friend powder cleanser or Whink Rust Stain Remover (strong chemical so follow directions carefully and do NOT mix with outher chemcials/clearner) but...it really works.  If it is hard water build-up use vinegar & BarKeeper's Friend worked into a paste - apply, let sit/dry, then scrub using elbow grease (not real grease - HA!) & repeat if necessary.  You could also try damp pumice stone (check a hardware store - do not get the kind from a rock collection as that version of pumice will scratch). Only do all this if the landloard fails to address this issue for you...it really is their responsibility but so many shirk their duties and I am sure this young man want his new place clean ASAP.  Hope this helps.

[bowlicious]

I've used Dawn and vinegar on my tub when it is dirty. Works well although I am sure my tub wasn't that dirty.

[loveschocolate]

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@Havarti wrote:

Brillo, SOS, and many (most) versions of Mr. Clean-type erasers can scratch & damage porclelin.  If you can find a Scrub Daddy sponge (Walmart) that will not scratch.  If you add more water to the sponge it gets softer and less water/dryer makes it stiffer/firmer - which is likely how you want to use it.  Depending upon what is the source of the filth might be could change what cleaner you use.  For body oil & soap scum dirt, try equal parts baking soda and white vinegar mixed into a paste.  Use a sponge or microfiber cloth dipped in the paste, then have a bowl of salt handy and dip the cloth in that to gain a safe abrasive quality - then apply to the dirty surface and allowed to dry (at least 15 minutes). Then rub it down with microfiber cloth, rinse & dry - or repeat if needed for really dirty areas.

If it is rust use either Bar Keeper's Friend powder cleanser or Whink Rust Stain Remover (strong chemical so follow directions carefully and do NOT mix with outher chemcials/clearner) but...it really works.  If it is hard water build-up use vinegar & BarKeeper's Friend worked into a paste - apply, let sit/dry, then scrub using elbow grease (not real grease - HA!) & repeat if necessary.  You could also try damp pumice stone (check a hardware store - do not get the kind from a rock collection as that version of pumice will scratch). Only do all this if the landloard fails to address this issue for you...it really is their responsibility but so many shirk their duties and I am sure this young man want his new place clean ASAP.  Hope this helps.

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@Havarti , I love Barkeeper's Friend! Great stuff!

[AuntG]

I'm a fan of the blue Dawn concoction you can find online.

[Peaches McPhee]

Go to you tube and search for tube cleaning. You'll find lots of demos.