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Cleaning tub

drizzellla — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:32:04 GMT

I spent quite a bit of time today cleaning the bathroom and scrubbing the tub. I used the scrubbing bubbles type cleaner. I have used it and liked it in the past. But today the tub does not look any cleaner even after scrubbing it quite a bit. Disappointed with the results and with company coming, I am going to try something else.

Any recommendations? What works well for you?

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Zita — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:42:45 GMT

Me, too! I have a fiberglass tub and surround and it's clean, but doesn't look like it. Any advice on products to try would be appreciated.

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CalminHeart — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:43:28 GMT

I use Tilex scum to clean the tub. I also use a kitchen scrubber....not sure what to call it but it's non-scratching and flat about 4x5.

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GCR18 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:27:13 GMT

I'm not loyal to any brand. What works for me is a motorized brush. I have two different kinds of rechargeable brushes. One is a black and Decker hand held brush with different heads from Wal-Mart. The other is a quickie brush stick from the q. I don't think they have them anymore. I wet the shower down, spray on some cleaner and let it sit for about five minutes before scrubbing. I let the machine do the work. The shower is fiberglass with a glass door. It comes out sparkly clean. I hate cleaning the shower, so the tools make it bearable.

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Jessa9 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:36:38 GMT

I like using KABOOM...

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PeterDM — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:39:35 GMT

I have an old tub that's very porous and difficult to clean. I usually stop the drain, pour a gallon of bleach in then fill it with hot water and let it sit overnight with the window open for ventilation. The next morning I drain it and finish it off with magic erasers. It works perfectly.

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shannara — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:55:04 GMT

This house was my first experience with fiberglass shower and surrounds. I had ceramic tile in the old house. I cleaned it thoroughly with the scrubbing bubbles and thought it didn't look any cleaner. I could tell it wasn't slippery and the water droplets stuck to the walls. Took me many hours with CLR and my Black and Decker Scum Buster to work through the layers of hard water build up on the walls. After I got it all off, the water sheeted down the walls, felt slick when dry and reflected light. I started using the CLR spray bathroom cleaner for regular cleaning and for the most part that keeps it clear of the hard water build up. The shelf that the shower head drips onto still builds up a little bit in a week's time and I have to let the cleaner sit on that part for a little while and then scrub. If you rub your hand down the wall and it make a sandpapery sound then you have hard water build up.

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Irish1210 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:55:25 GMT

PeterDM: is yours a cast iron tub?

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Another new name Sue — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:00:38 GMT

Is it a cast iron tub with the non-slip bottom that doesn't seem clean?

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PeterDM — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:08:15 GMT

On 12/20/2014 Irish1210 said: PeterDM: is yours a cast iron tub?

Yes, I think so.

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brandiwine — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:12:12 GMT

Comet has a cleanser for fiberglass. Works great. When I got my new tub they also recommended using Dawn dish soap. If it's just soap scum that works great. Another thing they told me is to use car paste wax a couple of times a year. They assured me it wouldn't make it slick. I finally tried it after it was clean and I had no problems. Really makes it look great and keeps the scum from sticking. Good luck.

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BichonEmma — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 02:23:21 GMT

Mix dawn dish soap and kosher or other corse salt into a paste. Works better than anything else I've used.

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mousiegirl — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:32:04 GMT

I use Fuller Brush tub cleaner, comes with a long handled stiff brush so one doesn't have to break their back.

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Kay SD — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:03:06 GMT

Bar Keeper's Friend is so gentle and works on anything.

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Mint2 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:06:20 GMT

Magic Eraser works wonders

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drizzellla — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:26:45 GMT

Thank you - I just happen to have Tilex, Kaboom, bleach, CLR, Comet, Dawn, Bar Keeper's and Magic Eraser. I had used Scrub Daddy.

So I will get to work. My brothers are going to be coming and staying for Christmas. I know one brother will make comments.

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Sabatini2 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:32:10 GMT

Hi drizzella etal. I have an old cast iron tub, and used all the typical bathrooms cleaners including scrubbing bubbles, and it still looked meh. Know what worked great? Good old fashioned scouring powder. IDK if it'll scratch what you have, but you just can't beat it.

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circles — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:01:04 GMT

I wipe down the walls everyday after my shower...along with the ledge of the tub...then when I plan on scrubbing the tub itself...after my shower...I put a large layer of any kind of cleanser....and walk away for a few hours....this last time I didn't go back till the next day...

With very little effort on my part...I take one of those campanelli scrubbers...and the tub comes quite clean...so does the mat I use in the tub....turn on the shower and rinse it down....takes only a few minutes....

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Caffeina — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:59:20 GMT

This is the best I've found. Under $2 from Walmart.

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cndkrick — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:04:04 GMT

While I don't like using this product every time I clean as it is too strong, I like using CLR or Lime-a-way cleaner for a deep clean (probably what you're looking for).