What gets off soap scum and hard water off shower?
09-30-2010, 04:59 PM
#31
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I use the stuff you buy for stove tops Ceramibrite them wax about every 6 months with turtle wax (NOT THE FLOOR) We always wipe walls with a squeege. This has worked for the last 10 years after reno's. Never had hard water before and have tried every cleaner known to man before replacing every fixture!
09-30-2010, 06:57 PM
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When we moved into our former home 28 years ago, the shower was a dull blue because of the soap scum and the shower pan was gray with scum, too. I tried everything available on the market. Nothing worked.
Finally, I took a single edge razor blade and 'shaved' the scum off. The tile was actually a very pretty blue, and in excellent condition. But it took HOURS to do. I didn't want anyone to take a shower after that!
After that, and to this day, the last one in the shower has to squeegee it down or wipe it down with a towel. Cuts down on mildew, too.
Finally, I took a single edge razor blade and 'shaved' the scum off. The tile was actually a very pretty blue, and in excellent condition. But it took HOURS to do. I didn't want anyone to take a shower after that!
After that, and to this day, the last one in the shower has to squeegee it down or wipe it down with a towel. Cuts down on mildew, too.
09-30-2010, 08:19 PM
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We have an acrylic tub/shower combo and glass shower doors. With 2 teens everything was getting pretty scummy. After lots of elbow grease and Soft Scrub got it clean, we started to use a scrubbie (like the ones made for cleaning pots and pans - sponge on one side, rough plastic on other side) with cheap liquid dish soap to wipe down after every shower - takes a minute, but keeps everything "unscummy".
10-01-2010, 04:06 PM
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It also matters what kind of soap, body wash, or what ever you use. We never have a problem when I was using Mary Kay body wash. Now that I am out and using another product, the scum came on like an army at war.
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