What will clean soap scum off glass shower walls? I've tried everything from baking soda to mineral spirits.

Answer 1

Try a vinegar solution, with some water to dilute it but if it's very scummy then use straight vinegar it will smell like your making pickles for a day or two but it will generally cut through anything...a really good cleaner.

Answer 2

Is the build up soap scum or calcium or lime (hard water marks)? Soap scum will come off with hot water and a little elbow grease, so let's assume it's hard water, okay? One of the best and least expensive is a product called milk stone solvent it's used by farmers to clean their milking equipment and you can get it at the Co op, it's a whole lot cheaper than CLR, and requires less scrubbing. I would put on gloves and give yourself as much ventilation as you can, then use one of the non scratching scrubbies, like the ones made by 3M, or any green one safe for Telflon. It may take a couple of applications but it will eventually clean it off.
Now the trick is to keep it that way.... a good quality car wax will work to sheet the water, so it doesn't stick, but you will need to re-apply occasionally. The best way to stay clean, between cleanings is have everyone use a squeegee and do the glass every time they shower, an ounce of prevention and all that. What I use personally, because I don't like chemicals is a good quality Norwex microfiber cloth, followed by their polishing cloth, what amazing products and they can be used elsewhere as well. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Fiberglass Soap Scum Removal
If left to languish, soap scum will harden, giving you a bathroom cleaning nightmare. Acting quickly will prevent this from happening. Keep a cloth or squeegee in your shower to wipe down the walls as soon as you're finished bathing. It's best to tackle the problem while the shower walls and doors are still wet. If it's too late and the soap scum has hardened onto your wall, this bathroom cleaning tip will help. Dampen a dryer sheet and wipe the walls., The soap scum will come off easily
http://cleaning.lifetips.com/cat/7435/bathroom-cleaning/index.html

Answer 4

if the baking soda technique didn't work you might wanna try the commercial ones like method glass cleaner.

the key to a clean glass shower walls and door is to wipe it everytime you use it. so the soap scum will be prevented.

i personally use method daily shower and i spray it everytime i use the shower.

good luck.

Answer 5

wondering if you also tried vinegar? It works well on water deposits.
But besides that, I have found that those 'magic eraser' thingies work wonders in the bathroom! They are white sponge looking things that slowly get smaller as you use them. You can buy them almost anywhere now and it doesn't necessarily have to be the Mr Clean brand either, most stores like Wal Mart already have their own knock-off brand version of it ;$3 for 4 sponges or so.

Answer 6

I've found that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser has been a godsend on soap scum with very little effort and no chemicals

Answer 7

I use sudsy ammonia in a 1 part ammonia to 2 parts hot water mix solution with rubber gloves, a nylon scrubber (the kind with a built in handle) and lots of ventilation. DO NOT ever use ammonia when you are using a chlorine bleach product. Inhalation of the combination of the two chemicals can kill you.


Be careful.

Answer 8

WD-40. Joking. Go to smart & final or other janitorial supply & get some industrial strength calcium deposit remover & shower cleaner. Use the WD-40 for the squeeks on the hinges.

Answer 9

Try heavy duty cleaner. Not mineral spirits. Ajax, comet with a wet brush should work. Or use CLR.

Answer 10

You might run down to the Dollar Genral and get some Mr. clean magic erasers. or some **** & span