What gets off soap scum and hard water off shower?

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10-03-2010, 02:50 PM

#81

btiny36

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CLR Kitchen and Bath...comes in a yellow spray bottle...I love this stuff it works great..spray it on...leave it for a bit and wipe off...

10-03-2010, 09:37 PM

#82

Deb G

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Originally Posted by sewcrafty

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Originally Posted by QBeth

When I moved into my house, the back wall of my tub enclosure had what looked like black handprints all over it! No idea what caused it, suspected it was mold coming thru from the other side. Tried for 8 years to get it off -- every cleaner on planet Earth, steam, scraper, all to no avail. Then I tried Awesome, a liquid cleaner that many on here recommended. You can find it at the Dollar Store.

I wet down the wall, waited about ten minutes, and was able to easily wipe the marks off with a soft scrub!!! EIGHT STINKIN YEARS and I couldn't get that stuff off.

You got it girl!!! That's exactly what I was going to suggest! Best stuff and only $1 at the Dollar Store. Even use it to get the black streaks off the camper!

Awesome Orange is awesome. Love it!!!

10-04-2010, 06:04 AM

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May in Jersey

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Originally Posted by Suzan Larrimore

I found Krud Kutter at Lowes. It is the best stuff. It comes in a gallon jug and you dilute it to the strength you want. When used full strength it is amazing! Best thing is no harsh fumes.

This sounds like it would work on our stall shower walls. Shower was installed in 2nd bathroom about 40 years ago and in recent years I could never get all of the soap scum off the walls. Found replacement shower unit online but drawback was the most who bought them left bad reviews. Mostly the shower pan cracked and leaked water into the downstairs rooms. Guess the quality of the unit declined over the years. We're left with the choice of having a new shower hand built or trying to get the old one clean to my liking. Can't hurt to try Krud Killer or use one of the other recommended treatments than paying big bucks for a hand built shower stall. May in Jersey

10-04-2010, 09:34 AM

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thismomquilts

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Kaboom is what I use

10-05-2010, 11:54 PM

#85

mayday

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Originally Posted by littleone

Here in Edmonton we have really hard water, the best thing found..good old plain white vinegar. Spray it on leave it a few min. and wipe off; We even have to soak the shower head in vinegar due to the buildup from the hard water.

same here , but use ordinary malt vinegar instead -------v cheap, v effective.

10-06-2010, 04:15 AM

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brookemarie19

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I use the Kaboom spray that goes on blue and turns white when its done. Works every time

10-06-2010, 10:05 PM

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postal packin' mama

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Question: regarding white vinegar -- It's the mineral ring around the waterline in the toilets that drives me crazy. No amount of scrubbing fazes it. I've tried every product I know of BUT haven't tried white vinegar as suggested here.
Would I just pour some into the water? and let it 'soak'?
Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks in advance.

10-07-2010, 08:23 AM

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littleone

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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama

I know what your talking about, had an old house here in Edmonton and tried everything to get the mineral build up off. Vinegar didn't work. Had a swimming pool in this house and every year drained and scrubbed it down with muriatic acid. It removed all stains from the wall and floor of pool. This acid is also used for cleaning off newly installed ceramic tiles.
I would put about 1/4 to 1/2 cup in the toiled let sit for 20 min and presto buildup gone. Just remember very toxic, use gloves!! stand back from toilet so you don't get any fumes, if you have a window in your bathroom open it, mine didn't and had no problem. You can get the acid at most home hardware stores. Hope this heps and good luck. Dar

10-07-2010, 05:57 PM

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fishnlady

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Originally Posted by littleone

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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama

I did this very thing to my Grandpa's toilet. It had so much build up in it there was no removing it without chiping away at it. I used Muriatic acid and it made it look like a new toilet. I drained all the water out of it then used paper towels to dry up all the moisture then poured the acid in. Boy did it boil. I had the window open above it so all was well but you have to be really careful with that stuff.