Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Q: How can I remove the orange stains that rust in the water left on my bathroom fixtures and travertine tiles? I have used Clorox, Kaboom, a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, vinegar, and the Lime-A-Way and ...

Rust may form on certain types of metal, but it can damage more than that. Its distinctive, deep reddish-brown color easily transfers to other materials, resulting in stains. Unfortunately, getting ...

Q. We have ceramic tile on a verandah. Over time, the tile has become stained with water spots from planters placed on the tile. I have tried numerous cleaners, but they failed to remove these ...

I’ve got a couple of old fixtures which I plan on using when during my renovation, very few chips, but a couple of rust stains that seem to be pretty stubborn. What would you folks use?

Though long-lasting, marble and granite tile is generally porous and soaks up a lot of dirt, including the cleaning solution, so you should be careful to spray with caution. “This type of natural tile ...