i even went to a commercial cleaning company & bought their product but when the shower door dries, the soap scum is still there. there has to be something that will clean this off.
2007-01-11 03:21:45 · 16 answers · asked by kip b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
have you tried magic eraser they are awesome!
2007-01-11 03:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by Brian H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had this problem before. The answer is to scrub the door with the cleaner you've been using and a slightly abrasive sponge. Then, DO NOT LET IT DRY. Rinse it off while it's still wet with a bucket of HOT water (from the tap should be hot enough). The soap scum is on there when it dries because it has nowhere to go - you've just scrubbed it in circles. Rinsing it washes it away, and the hot water dries quickly so you can see your results fast!
2007-01-12 05:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Spjutelet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap scum is much harder to remove than mineral deposits. Soap is primarily rendered fat. To disolve any type of fat one must use a degreasing solvent product, but which one to use is the question. You don't want to use a product made to degrease an engine block on a shower door. or vice versa.
I.M.H.O. I would recommend a foaming shower room cleaner. An example of this would be Betco Mfg - "Sure Bet Plus". In combination with a foaming trigger sprayer or a foaming pump sprayer, this type of product makes a thick clinging foam that virtually disolves both the soap scum and cleans the mineral deposits leaving a clean and film free surface.
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2007-01-11 11:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by clb199 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK here goes....
Firstly...prevention is better than cure...so after you finally have it cleaned remember....after every shower, rinse the walls and doors that may have soap on them.
Secondly...the removal can be done in several ways. If you have a Glass door you can use warm vinegar and a razor blade.....yes a razor blade to scrape the scum and hardness off. If you have thos eplastic doors, you will need one of those hard scrubbers that you can use on plastics....the main thing is that there is no way, without using a little elbow grease to get that crap off the wall and doors.
All those adverts with the cleaners always show them being removed without having to do anything but wipe....they don't work....actually they do...but yuh still gotta scrub that crap off....
Hope this helps you.............
2007-01-11 11:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by alfsanlee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Real lemon juice works wonders on soap scum. You have to let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes. But it is a great natural way to clean it. Also plain vinegar works well.
2007-01-11 11:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could try vinegar. spray it on and let it sit for a while. this works really well for hard water residue. It sounds like that is really the problem. soap scum tends to be fairly soft and can be removed with a sponge. to keep hard water from building up, get a shower squigee from walmart. removing most of the water before it dries also removes most of the minerals before they stick to the door. for really tough spots on glass, use a razor blade (the one edged kind, you can also get some cheap plastic holders to make them easier to handle). use it like you are shaving a thin layer off of cheese. be careful. don't mix amonia and bleach.
2007-01-11 11:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by cheme54b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are something that will clean the soap scum as well as mild dew its called tub and tile but you can not buy this in stores.
You can order it through Melaleuca the wellness company works great hope that helps.
2007-01-11 12:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by mushheadsgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I clean houses for a living and I tried everything. I found a cleaner named Rubbermaid Professional Tub and Tile Cleaner. You can buy it at Wal-Mart or Home Depot. It is about $4 dollar for a 32oz. bottle. You don't use a lot and there is very little scrubbing to be done.
2007-01-14 13:20:42 · answer #8 · answered by junebug66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to tell us if it's glass or acrylic...if it's acrylic, i use simple , ole ,( mean green bath tub & tile) , from the dollar store, honestly it does work ,but you've probably already tried it. of course after showering it helps to just wipe the water off each time , that will insure no water spots. If it's glass , i just do not know. GOOD LUCK
2007-01-11 11:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by atesyrup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you have already tried lime away. Try hot white vinegar. You may need several applications. Some people say lemon oil works for them, and if you use lemon oil, it won't come back. I hope one of these works for you, good luck.
2007-01-11 11:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by Firespider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Brian H those Mr Clean magic eraser work wonders, try them.
2007-01-11 21:14:10 · answer #11 · answered by charlie's baby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋