I have a clear, well, it's SUPPOSED to be clear glass shower door in my master bathroom. It has what I imagine as soap scum caked on it and none of the so-called soap scum cleaners seem to take it off. I've tried Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles and Tilex to try to get at it...nothing will work! I was hoping someone out here in Yahooland might have some secret squirell home remedy that might solve my problem. Any takers?
Thanks,
AuntB!
2007-06-26 04:16:09 · 13 answers · asked by AuntB 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Spray it with white vinegar or wipe white vinegar on it. Let it set for a few min. maybe 3 or 4. Rinse and repeat as needed.
2007-06-26 04:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tilex soap scum remover will work if it is indeed soap scum. But, if it is lime or calcium deposit from the water, then 1/2 part vinegar and 1/2 part warter will do it. You will have to find a way for the vinegar solution to stay on the stain for about an hour though. It has to have time to loosen up the stain and do it's thing.
2007-06-26 05:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by sm17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Removing soap scum off of glass shower doors? I cannot get this crap off of my shower doors, any suggestions of what to use without having to buy expensive cleaners?
2016-04-01 05:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in a very high mineral area and use Limeaway. Get the thick concentrated one and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. Use gloves and a scrub brush. After scrubbing and rinsing, spray with a solution of 50% white vinegar and rinse. Your doors will look like new!
2007-06-26 05:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by Marianne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try CLR (calcium lime rust) or Bam. I have used both followed by Windex. You can reduce the build up by taking a squeegee to the glass following every shower. You will be surprised how much a difference that makes.
2007-06-26 07:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would try a mixture of 50% white distilled vinegar and 50% water.
If that doesn't work, try a used fabric softener sheet. Wet it with water, squeeze out the excess water and scrub the door. Rinse well with water and dry.
2007-06-26 05:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did this the other day with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I have found it to be the most wonderful tool in the world. It took it all off without any cleaner, and it took no time. Just a little scrubbing.
2007-06-26 06:05:42 · answer #7 · answered by Allison 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it may not b soap scum... it could b lime build up from the water.... lst try white vinegar then if that doesn't work... LIME AWAY.. that should work. u'll need ventallation & gloves to use it b/c it doesn't get into u'r skin & is kinda strong
hope that works/
2007-06-26 04:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by Aj~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a part time home-maker, I am into anything to make my job easier. I use SOS pads. You can buy expensive ones, but i prefer cheap ($1 store!!. Not only do they take it off GREAT, but hardly any scrubbing needed. I use it on my shower walls, doors, as well as the tub itself. Be careful around the grout, it can be rough, but otherwise its great.
2007-06-26 10:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by g_kira1 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try CLR it is probably water residue rather than soap scum.
2007-06-26 04:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋