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Question:Anybody have any ideas how I can clean soap scum off the wall tiles in the shower?
I bought something called Kaboom but it doesn't seem to do anything.
Answers:
Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum, and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet is gentle enough to use in solution to clean hardwood flooring. White vinegar is a natural deodorizer, absorbing odors instead of covering them up. (And no, your bathroom won't smell like a salad! Any vinegar aroma disappears when dry.) With no coloring agents, white vinegar won't stain grout on tiled surfaces. Because it cuts detergent residue, white vinegar makes a great fabric softener substitute for families with sensitive skin.
Mix in a sprayer bottle:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
For really tough bathroom surfaces such as shower walls, pump up the cleaning power by removing the sprayer element and heating the solution in the microwave until barely hot. Spray shower walls with the warmed generously, allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse. The heat helps soften stubborn soap scum and loosens hard water deposits.
use vim
Now you have experience! I use Krudd Kutter sold at K-Mart and Lowes. It is water based and it works.
My wife uses scum buster. Just spray it on and presto!
Scrub it with baking soda.
Try CLR - but don't flush it down the drain. It works great on soap scum but will also eat through any poorly fabricated plumbing joints.
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