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on 2/2/2009 Just use a fresh single edge razor blade on glass or tiles...works great and no fumes. Spray the residue away after you're done scraping. This is much faster and safer than using chemicals, neater and you don't need gloves.
on 7/27/2008 Mr. Clean Eraser and Palmolive Gel Diswashing Detergent worked for me. Do it exactly the way SHALYMAR413 instructs. It didn't even take a lot of effort.
on 7/9/2008 After reading about the Mr. Clean eraser tip, I had to try it right away -- it was amazing and easy. We're in the process of selling our house, so I'm a real fanatic about spotless cleanliness, and this truly did the trick.
on 7/4/2008 used a semi-dry brillo pad and it worked great!
on 6/26/2008 *** YOU HAVE TO READ THIS *** OK, SO I'VE TRIED ALMOST EVERYTHING: KABOOM, SHOUT, WATER/VINEGAR MIX, MR. CLEAN ERASER, DRYER SHEET (WHICH LEFT A SMALL SCRATCH IN THE GLASS), ETC... I FINALLY CAME ACROSS A SUGGESTION: MR. CLEAN ERASER + A LITTLE DISHWASHING DETERGENT... I THOUGHT 'WHAT THE HECK' I HAD ALREADY TRIED MR. CLEAN ERASER BY ITSELF, WHY NOT... TRIED IT... IT WAS AWESOME... THIS IS HOW I DID IT... 1. APPLIED A LITTLE BIT OF DISHWASHING DETERGENT TO THE CENTER OF A MR. CLEAN ERASER. 2. APPLIED TO MY GLASS DOORS. 3. USED A WET TOWEL TO WIPE THE SOAP OFF (IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING, THE TOWEL WAS WHITE, ALTHOUGH I DON'T THINK THAT MATTERS.) 4. USED ANOTHER TOWEL TO WIPE DRY. IT LEFT THE DOORS SPARKLING CLEAN! NO SOAP SCUM, NO RESIDUE, NO STREAKS... THEY LOOKED EXACTLY THE WAY THEY DID WHEN WE FIRST INSTALLED THEM.
on 6/26/2008 GREAT SUGGESTION JACKIEBO!!!!!
on 12/21/2007 Mr. Clean Eraser + Liquid dishwashing detergent got rid of my soap scum with almost no elbow grease. Nothing else worked for me.
on 9/30/2007 Easiest of all. I got rid of my glass doors years ago (too much work) and bought fabric shower curtains. Remove them and throw them into the washing machine, maybe once a month or so. They last for years until you get sick of looking at them and buy new colors!
on 9/10/2007 I have found that using rubbing alcohol works terrific for removing soap scum. Sometimes a soap scum will prevent hard mineral cleaner from working properly. Remove the soap scum first and then use a mineral cleaner if needed. Hope that helps.
on 8/14/2007 And for those of us that don't want to worry about adequate ventilation, protective gear, potentially hazardous chemical reactions, and overnight projects: Bring-It-ON cleaner. Darned amazing stuff.
on 3/18/2007 Clean soap scum with Krud Kuttter, then polish with Jubilee. Polish glass with Rain X. Also squeegee after shower use.
on 3/18/2007 After removing soap scum polish tiles with Jubilee and glass with rain x. Use a squeegee each time you finish showering, also great tip to teach children. (train early)
on 9/1/2006 I tried several cleaners, then turned to the Internet to try your suggestions. I bought some KABOOM tile and bathroom cleaner. It instructed me to spray on the surface and leave on for one to five minutes. Much to my surprise, a paper towel took off all of those layers of scum with no harm to the tub or glass.
on 8/23/2006 Spay WD-40 all over the surface. Get a white paper towel or white terry cloth and wipe off. You won't believe what comes off. The white towel is now black and the door is now clean. WD-40 is harmless to your skin. Open a window due to aroma. Go to their website for many other ways to clean with their amazing product.
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