How to get rid of soapscum and mildew in tub and shower? Something that works and smells clean and fresh.?

Answer 1

If you have a tub that can withstand abrasives, that is the best way to remove soap scum, grit and grime (trust me, years of experience trying all sorts of things) I use the cheap-ol' Comet.. I think it's about $1.00 a can and it lasts for months... abrasives grip the grime and remove it... some "synthetic" materials can't tollerate abrasives though so you'd have to know your tub.

Answer 2

Nothing can beat the new "magic erasers" like the one by Mr. Clean. It doesn't add any artificial smell though.

As for mildew, I had a lot on the caulk in the tub. Someone recommended the Clorox bleach pen, which I tried but it didn't work. Then I tried it again but left it on overnight, and holy ****! It was like recaulking! I didn't even have to scrub - the next morning, the mildew was COMPLETELY gone.

Answer 3

there are lots of products out there.
I just cleaned my shower and used Mildex, it's a mildew remover which contains detergents and bleach. Works beautifully, but irritating to breathe and doesn't smell good.
To remove soap scum, use Tilex Soap scum remover. Use "Soft Scrub" on the bathtub.
YOu can remove really stubborn mold spots on the grout between the tiles with the Clorox Bleach Pen, this gives you a lot of accuracy.
Scrub tiles & grout with a scotch pad/sponge, don't press too hard or you may damage the tiles & grout.
Don't use Brillo or steel wool pads! you'll scratch the porcelain!

Answer 4

I use Lysol Mildew Remover With Bleach. It stinks, but it is the best for removing mildew and soap scum. You just spray it and leave it on, you won't even have to scrub. Just rinse it later. (The Lysol company claims that it has a clean, fresh scent, but my nose tells me differently.) I don't think anything that removes mildew is going to smell good.

http://www.lysol.com/solutionsfinder_brcleaners.shtml#article4_2

Answer 5

"Clean Shower" by Arm and Hammer. Even if your shower is bad it will, with regular use, clean it up and if you use it after every bath/shower it will keep it clean and I really like the smell of it better than any others I have tried. I have used it for five years now and have never had to scrub the shower. It really is awsome.

Answer 6

Lime away is useful, but the best way to get rid of soap scum is to use Tide laundry soap and clean with a brush until all gone. Then when you have that sparkly perky shower tub looking pretty never use soap again. Use body wash shampoo instead it never leaves soap scum:)

Answer 7

Spray and Shine. It works like a charm. Just spray it on after a bath or shower, and that's all there is to it!
It even keeps the glass walls of the shower sparkling, with no scrubbing or rubbing.

Answer 8

you can use mr clean magic sponges or you can use cream of tartar (found with the spices in the grocery store) and make a paste with peroxide rub it in let sit for about 10 min. then rinse your tub will sparkle. tilex also works if you spray the tub and shower after every use

Answer 9

first spray with Mildew Remover that gets to the roots let set overnight. Then Bleach. then scrub with brush and comet cleanser. Then spray weekly with Mildew Remover.

Answer 10

Lemon Juice & Water..You Use 4Cups of Hot Tap Water and
2 Tbsp of Lemon Juice put it in a Spray Bottle & spray the area let it sit 10 mins then wipe with a wet sponge it's Awsome got this from My Grandma her home remedy