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Old 04-12-2011, 01:18 PM
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I know of 2 things that work REALLY well..
use a solution of CLR ( Calcium, Lime Rust) and water in a bucket, ( use gloves) soak the glass door/ tile walls really well, let sit for a few minutes & scrub off with a 3m scrubby ; My Mother had a Maid service in the 80's in Vegas ,.... REALLY HARD water & we used that. Then, wipe the walls & door with lemon oil to help protect the glass from build up; you'll have to repeat every time you clean but, it won't build up & it'll come off easy after the first time. Good luck
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Old 04-12-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by vjengels
I know of 2 things that work REALLY well..
use a solution of CLR ( Calcium, Lime Rust) and water in a bucket, ( use gloves) soak the glass door/ tile walls really well, let sit for a few minutes & scrub off with a 3m scrubby ; My Mother had a Maid service in the 80's in Vegas ,.... REALLY HARD water & we used that. Then, wipe the walls & door with lemon oil to help protect the glass from build up; you'll have to repeat every time you clean but, it won't build up & it'll come off easy after the first time. Good luck
The lemon oil must smell really good, too!
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Old 04-12-2011, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by janRN
After it's cleaned, rub it with an unused dryer sheet. Helps prevent soap scum from building up again. Then just squeegee after each shower.
Good to know!
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Old 04-12-2011, 03:02 PM
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I live where we have really hard water and it seems like anytime water hits anything it turns it red and it is impossible to get off. I have discovered something called "the works". I get it at the dollar store. spay it on and the soap scum, red stain, etc. GONE!! I have spent months trying to get my shower clean and nice looking and then I found this stuff and it looks brand new.
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Old 04-12-2011, 03:11 PM
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I use the bathroom magic erasers. Love them
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Old 04-12-2011, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
OMgosh. I have found out by using the Scrubble Bubbles shower spray that it comes right out. You spray it on and let it sit about 5 minutes and then rinse. It even takes off the water residue from the shower doors, etc. It's worth the cost too. You can buy one that goes around by itself but I use the one to use when you get out once a week. I am so happy. Even shines up the faucets. Hope this works for you.♥♥
this is what I use too. Works great
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Old 04-12-2011, 03:17 PM
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Whenever I soak our shower head in vinegar I also use it to clean the shower walls and door.
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Old 04-12-2011, 03:19 PM
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RAM cleaner--made from citrus---FABulous stuff-cleaned a shower that was BROWN---really tan after the crud came off! Landlord was amazed.
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There are great reviews for the Water Conditioning Magnet being put on water pipes. No water spots or build up and water tastes better. Most five star hotels have them installed. Now they are at the price for homeowners to have. About $80 a pipe.
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Old 04-12-2011, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
There are great reviews for the Water Conditioning Magnet being put on water pipes. No water spots or build up and water tastes better. Most five star hotels have them installed. Now they are at the price for homeowners to have. About $80 a pipe.
CAUTION! Magnetic water scams are all around and have been for years. Check them out. Just go to Scam Busters - magnetic water scams and you will find many, one example out of Kansas City is Nikkon. There is testimony from scientists in Europe, Asia and U.S. from universities and testing laboraties as to these not working and several have lawsuits against them for fraud. :(
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