How to Clean Soap Scum off of Glass Shower Doors and Bath Tub
Soap scum is a natural by-product of using soap to clean the human body. When the oils from your body and hair combine with soap and the chemicals in your water, soap scum results and coats the tub and shower with this sticky residue. Keeping soap scum at bay requires regular cleaning. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Soft cloth
- Squeegee
- All-purpose bathroom cleaner
- Sponge or scrubbing tool
- White vinegar
- Lemon juice
Instructions
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Wipe down the shower stall, bathtub and shower doors with a soft cloth immediately after showering or bathing. Some prefer to use a squeegee to remove excess water and residue before it has time to "set" and form soap scum.
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Spray the surface of shower stalls and doors with an all-purpose cleaner once a week. Scrub lightly with a sponge or scrubber and rinse to remove soap scum residue. If you have hard water, look for a formula that works to break up hard water deposits.
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Saturate a soft cloth with white vinegar or lemon juice for hard-to-clean areas. Place the cloth over the soap scum and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. The acid in the vinegar or lemon juice breaks up hard water deposits and lifts soap scum from the surface. Scrub lightly and rinse with cold water. Wipe the surface dry with a soft cloth.
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Tips & Warnings
Use baking soda to remove stains from iron in your water. Make a paste with baking soda and water and spread it over the stained area. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes and scrub the area clean.
Use old toothbrushes to clean edges and hard-to-reach areas. Electric toothbrushes work well to lift dirt free of the surface with little effort.
Shine stainless steel with rubbing alcohol. This removes water spots and restores the original shine.
Observe all safety precautions when using household cleaners, as those containing bleach cannot be mixed with those containing ammonia. This creates toxic fumes.
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