Shower Cleaning Tips Needed

[Bigfootwolff]

Somehow i have become the designated shower cleaner in my home, probably b/c of the amount of brute strength and elbow grease it takes to get our shower clean. Over the years I have tried everything I can find to cut through the hard water and soap scum that builds up on the tile sufaces. I have tried everything from CLR, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Vinegar/Water solution. All have had limited effectiveness, and nothing but pure elbow grease seems to work. I began thinking there must be some product out there that really cuts through the gunk, but just don"t know what it is. Does anybody know of a legitiate cleaning product Icould use, or have some cleaning method I am not aware of?

[Mudslinger]

I actually took my pressure washer in mine and it worked great.

[Smart]

Kaboom is what we use and a scrub brush. Quick and easy. Of course we do it weekly-bi-weekly so its not a large build up...

[orchard]

if I scrub with bleach i get most of it but where the sealant is on the tiles between shower floor and wall I can't get it off. The vids I see on the tubes just show removing the sealant. Who wants to do that every few months.

[Chapo]

EQ Solutions Trailer Wash. It will get any kind of grime or build up off

[AlaskaFlyerFan]

I used an industrial strength toilet cleaner in the shower surround when I lived in AK. The iron in the water would turn the shower red/brown. The cleaner was acid based. Spray it on and rinse it off but you had to wear a respirator. The fumes were toxic. The brand name was Zep.

[JayB]

Simple green and magic eraser? Works on other things I clean. Never tried in a shower.

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[kingranch]

Go to a swimming pool supply and get some scale removal stuff
Careful its usually acidic so may need to spray and let sit with windows and fan on in bathroom but it works

[Throwin Darts]

Get a weed sprayer and fill it with bleach and water. Then get one of those brushes that fits on your impact driver. Spray that sucker from top to bottom and then hit it with that brush

[eaglegolfj]

CLR works good as well.

[eastex56]

Would industrial strength hydrogen peroxide work?

[Raider Power]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MR...b_b_asin_title

Buy these, elbow grease problem solved they work great!

[JES]

Change soap!!! Stop the problem before it occurs. Get a water softener while you’re at it.

[Bdub25]

Originally Posted by Mudslinger

I actually took my pressure washer in mine and it worked great.

I actually thought about doing the same thing


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[bobc]

Originally Posted by Raider Power

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MR...b_b_asin_title

Buy these, elbow grease problem solved they work great!

I do not need to clean my shower at this time. However, I just placed an order for a pack of these. I can think of a thousand uses.


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[Pilgrim]

Try dawn dishwashing liquid

[Txhuntr2]

Mixture of Vinegar and dawn dishsoap in a spray bottle. Google the recipe. You have to heat the vinegar in the microwave then add the dawn. I found the recipe online when we were selling our house and I needed to get the shower spotless. It works. You spray it on, let it sit, then use a plastic pot scrubber pad on it. Rinse ans maybe repeat. Works way better than bleach, scrubbing bubbles, or any other cleaner I’ve tried.

[Vermin93]

Originally Posted by Raider Power

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MR...b_b_asin_title

Buy these, elbow grease problem solved they work great!

I bought those a few months ago and they are a game changer for cleaning. Only wish I knew about them sooner. Good call.

[Froggy]

Try a good spin scrubber. I just get in the shower with the water running and use a mild solution of dawn soap. There are cheaper ones. This one gets the best rating.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07516SJ6Q...pin%20Scrubber

[ThisLadyHunts]

Originally Posted by bobc

I do not need to clean my shower at this time. However, I just placed an order for a pack of these. I can think of a thousand uses.


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I’ve used pumice stones with great success but, you’re right, they require a lot of elbow grease, quickly get “gummy,” and disintegrate fast.

I like the idea of the drill brushes and will give them a try. Will the ones pictured fit most any drills or do the brushes tend to be brand specific?

[ThisLadyHunts]

Originally Posted by Txhuntr2

Mixture of Vinegar and dawn dishsoap in a spray bottle. Google the recipe. You have to heat the vinegar in the microwave then add the dawn. I found the recipe online when we were selling our house and I needed to get the shower spotless. It works. You spray it on, let it sit, then use a plastic pot scrubber pad on it. Rinse ans maybe repeat. Works way better than bleach, scrubbing bubbles, or any other cleaner I’ve tried.

I’ve heard of this, too, but have not tried it; although it makes sense that you would need something acidic to remove an alkali like soap. Unfortunately, I have not had luck using hot vinegar on mold and mildew. Any suggestions for this?

[Big Lee]

Originally Posted by Smart

Kaboom is what we use and a scrub brush. Quick and easy. Of course we do it weekly-bi-weekly so its not a large build up...

2nd this

[Smart]

Originally Posted by Raider Power

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MR...b_b_asin_title

Buy these, elbow grease problem solved they work great!

I have a set of these and they are greatness.

[HeyMikey]

Following..

[M16]

I don’t have a clue. I’ll have to ask my wife. That’s not my department.

[Snowflake Killa]

Originally Posted by bobc

I do not need to clean my shower at this time. However, I just placed an order for a pack of these. I can think of a thousand uses.


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[Raider Power]

Originally Posted by ThisLadyHunts

I’ve used pumice stones with great success but, you’re right, they require a lot of elbow grease, quickly get “gummy,” and disintegrate fast.

I like the idea of the drill brushes and will give them a try. Will the ones pictured fit most any drills or do the brushes tend to be brand specific?

They’re not brand specific they should fit any drill.

[lck90]

ZEP foaming shower cleaner did the trick on a nasty shower in a house I bought a few months ago. None of the other typical shower cleaners worked prior to using it.

[Dusty Britches]

Originally Posted by ThisLadyHunts

I’ve heard of this, too, but have not tried it; although it makes sense that you would need something acidic to remove an alkali like soap. Unfortunately, I have not had luck using hot vinegar on mold and mildew. Any suggestions for this?

Make sure it is cleaning vinegar, not for human consumption.

The mix works well but don't leave it on too long. It will damage chrome and tile.

[PROD49]

Originally Posted by Bigfootwolff

Somehow i have become the designated shower cleaner in my home, probably b/c of the amount of brute strength and elbow grease it takes to get our shower clean. Over the years I have tried everything I can find to cut through the hard water and soap scum that builds up on the tile sufaces. I have tried everything from CLR, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Vinegar/Water solution. All have had limited effectiveness, and nothing but pure elbow grease seems to work. I began thinking there must be some product out there that really cuts through the gunk, but just don"t know what it is. Does anybody know of a legitiate cleaning product Icould use, or have some cleaning method I am not aware of?

I'm about to change your life and make it so easy your kids can do this. Been using this to restore showers from hard water build up. Bar Keepers Helper, You can buy from grocery store and use that green scrub pads. I also use this on glass oven tops.

[dgilbert]

Originally Posted by Mudslinger

I actually took my pressure washer in mine and it worked great.

I can't even picture what the shower might have even looked like!

[wellingtontx]

One cup Dawn, One Cup White Vinegar.

Spray it on and let it set for 30 minutes. Repeat. Wait another 30 minutes.

Take your extended scrub brush from Walmart and get after it. Use an extended scrub brush so you can get some leverage on the build-up.

Best shower cleaner and glass cleaner I have ever tried.

[Graysonhogs]

I just let my butler or maid do it if the butler is busy washing my monster truck.

[huntresss]

Make sure to do a test spot before using any acid based products. I cleaned the tub once with The Works toilet bowl cleaner and it melted the finish. We ended up having to replace it.

[Greenheadless]

Originally Posted by JES

Change soap!!! Stop the problem before it occurs. Get a water softener while you’re at it.

This, Zest leave little to no soap scum.

[breederbuck33]

I used some BIOERASE wet wipes last weekend to clean my shower. They actually did a really good job. You can only get them at HEB... I know this because I am the one selling them to HEB! This isn't a sales pitch, but seriously I'm gonna need all ya'll to go buy some at your friendly neighborhood HEB! lol

[FCoDxDart]

We use to do this for a living. Get some detergent 600 and remove any metal drain cover you have. Mix it in a small bucket in about 25% solution 1:4 cleaner to water. Wear some heavy duty rubber gloves and scrub with a brush each grout joint and gently across the tile. If you have natural stone do not let it sit for long. Rinse very well and let dry completely. Do not shower in it for a day or 2 then get some grout sealer and seal every joint in the shower. Follow directions on sealer.

After doing this cleaning will be much easier and do not use harsh cleaners like kaboom or clr. Just make a light cleaner of dish soap and water and rinse.

Other caveats are, Do not get the detergent 600 on any metal surface, it will etch it. Do not let it sit in the grout joints for too long. Rinse extremely well. Also, don't forget if you're working on it with shoes on in the shower those shoes probably have acid on them, don't walk on the carpet with them.

[Throwin Darts]

Originally Posted by PROD49

I'm about to change your life and make it so easy your kids can do this. Been using this to restore showers from hard water build up. Bar Keepers Helper, You can buy from grocery store and use that green scrub pads. I also use this on glass oven tops.

If you have a white cast iron sink this Bar Keepers Friend will make it look brand new.

[ThisLadyHunts]

Are you referring to something like distilled vinegar or is cleaning vinegar an altogether different kind of animal?

[wellingtontx]

I use white vinegar from the cooking aisle at Walmart mixed with Dawn.

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On the one suggestion above, be careful with the Sure Klean 600 - it is designed for brick and mortar.

[Low Fence]

What is your tile made of? Is it porcelain or a natural stone?

[texan4ut]

Just read this recipe for a shower cleaner but haven't tried it yet.
1 cup Epson salt
1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/4 cup Blue Dawn

[roberts]

I had to buy the brushes, so that I can try them out. Thanks for posting this.

[E.TX.BOWHUNTER]

I use barkeeper's friend. You can often use 0000 steel wool with it. Works great on glass. Should work on tile. I would not use it on natural stone.

[Hoggslayer]

I'm tearing mine out and going to start over fresh

[3ChordTruth]

Originally Posted by Hoggslayer

I'm tearing mine out and going to start over fresh

Good one, reminds me of advice I heard one time “You know how to get rid of Johnson grass? … Move!”

To answer op question, Cascade Powder dishwasher detergent has worked OK for me on shower soap scum. Make a mix of this with water to be about like toothpaste, then scrub it on with Dobie pad, then rinse. No harsh chemicals, just a little elbow grease and shower wall and glass look will darn near new. Good luck.

[Bayouboy]

I could always ask my maid service what they use

[Low Fence]

Have you tried mr clean magic erasers?

I’m not sure what kind of witchcraft are in those things, but they will wipe off a tattoo!

[mrc]

The only cleaning product you need is full strength pre soak, like they use at a carwash. It is mixed about 100:1 at the carwash, but I mix it about 4:1. I put it in a pump up sprayed and spray our trucks and let it sit about a minute, then pressure wash. Just a warning it could damage finishes, I haven't had any issue yet.

[cvanbrunt]

Originally Posted by Txhuntr2

Mixture of Vinegar and dawn dishsoap in a spray bottle. Google the recipe. You have to heat the vinegar in the microwave then add the dawn. I found the recipe online when we were selling our house and I needed to get the shower spotless. It works. You spray it on, let it sit, then use a plastic pot scrubber pad on it. Rinse ans maybe repeat. Works way better than bleach, scrubbing bubbles, or any other cleaner I’ve tried.

If it’s a scale built up this should cut it. The pH of vinegar is about 2.5 so it should be acidic enough to break down the scale assuming it’s calcium or magnesium from the water.


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