How to fix your rusty old shower drain with ONE $15 miracle' product

Posted by Martina Birk on Sunday, June 30, 2024

A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her old and rusty shower drain an instant makeover with one $15 product. 

Erin, from Sydney, better known as 'Plants Happen' online, transformed her rust-ridden drain with Rust-Oleum Primer and Paint spray from Bunnings.  

To do she simply stuck a ring of duct tape to the base of her shower and around the surrounding area of the drain. 

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Erin, from Sydney, transformed her rusty drain with Rust-Oleum Primer and Paint spray from Bunnings She applied duct tape to the base of her shower, sprayed the paint and allowed for it to dry

Erin, from Sydney, transformed her rust-ridden drain with Rust-Oleum Primer and Paint spray from Bunnings, she applied duct tape to the base of her shower and sprayed the paint 

Erin then sprayed the black matte primer and paint directly onto the drain and made sure to cover the rusted surface area. 

She left the matte paint to dry and removed the duct tape to reveal her new rust-free shower drain.  

'I know my whole bathroom needs a re-do, I'm doing quick fixes before I update it next year,' Erin said in her TikTok video that received more than one million views. 

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Another woman has revealed the product she used from Bunnings that cost $8 and  completely revived her rusty shower drains.

Debbie, from New South Wales, shared that the she's 'found a good mate' in the cleaning product 'Bar Keepers Friend'.

Bar Keepers Friend is a cleanser and polish in one that can be used to clean tough surface areas and items of the home. 

A woman has revealed the one product she used from Bunnings that cost only $8 Bar Keeper's Friend revived her rusty drains and brought them back to their original shiny state

Another woman has revealed the one product she used from Bunnings that cost only $8 that revived her rusty drains and brought them back to their original shiny state

The mum suggests that when you are using the cleanser to apply the powder with a wet cloth or sponge. 

She then says to sprinkle the Bar Keepers Friend onto a rusty surface area 'at close range' to create a cleansing paste.  

The cleanser can be used on chrome, stainless steel, porcelain, tile, ceramic and fiberglass surfaces, which makes it perfect to use in rooms around the house.

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Share It can be used on chrome, stainless steel, porcelain, tile, ceramic and fiberglass surfaces and people have shared that they use the product on pots, pans, tiles, sinks and bathtubs

It can be used on chrome, stainless steel, porcelain, tile, ceramic and fiberglass surfaces and people have shared that they use the product on pots, pans, tiles, sinks and bathtubs

People have shared that they also use the product on their oven racks, pots, pans, tiles, sinks and bathtubs to keep them rust-free.

The product is guaranteed to come in handy around the home for when you spot rust, grime or any other unwanted marks. 

Bar Keepers Friend can be found in the 'cleaning aisle' at Woolworths and is available for only $8.

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