How to Clean Built Up Soap Scum From a Bathtub
Soap scum buildup on bathtubs can be annoying, but it also poses a health risk for everyone that uses the tub. Bacteria become trapped in the soap scum, and, when water is added, the bacteria are released into it. There are some eco-friendly ways to clean built-up soap scum from the bathtub without using harsh cleaners. Some of the ingredients needed to make your own soap scum cleaner may already be in your kitchen cabinet. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vinegar
- Terrycloth rag
- Spray bottle
- Lemon oil
- Acrylic scrubbing sponge
- Baking soda
- Dish-washing soap
Instructions
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Pour white vinegar on a terrycloth rag and wipe the soap scum in a circular motion. Do a small area at a time until all of the soap scum is gone. Rinse the bathtub with hot water. You can also pour the vinegar in a spray bottle, spray the vinegar on the soap scum, let it sit for up to five minutes and then wipe with a rag.
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Pour lemon oil on an acrylic scrubbing sponge, and rub the sponge on the built-up soap scum in a circular motion. Use a terrycloth rag to wipe away the soap scum and lemon oil. Rinse with hot water. The lemon oil cleaner works very well on glass shower doors as well.
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Make a paste by mixing 1 cup of baking soda and a half-cup of water. Apply the paste to the bathtub and let it sit on the soap scum for up to 20 minutes. Use a clean rag to wipe away the soap scum and paste. Rinse with hot water.
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Pour dish-washing soap on the soap scum, and let it sit for up to five minutes. Use a dry rag to rub the dish soap, and rinse the area with hot water.
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