Keep reading to find out how to remove soap scum and make aglass shower door cleanerwith several different methods.
What Is Soap Scum?
When they mix withhard water, soap scum can form.
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It’s best to spray the doors and glass after every shower.
Warning
Keep the salt away from any natural stone surfaces.
Salt can easily scratch stone surfaces, particularly during scrubbing.
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For deeper cleaning, substitute 1 tablespoon ofhydrogen peroxidefor vinegar in the baking soda paste.
Rinse well and buff dry.
Use acommercial cleaneror homemade baking soda and distilled white vinegar paste.
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For tough soap scum, use a pumice stone.
Wet both the pumice stone and surface before beginning.
Very gently rub the wet stone over the soap scum.
Tip
Only use a pumice stone on a ceramic or porcelain tub.
Do not use a pumice stone on an enameled finish or it can be permanently scratched.
For an enamel tub, use a baking soda and vinegar paste instead.
Never use a pumice stone on fiberglass tubs or shower enclosures for the same reason.
The high heat causes the curtain to melt and will damage the dryer.
you could use baking soda and vinegar to create a powerful paste that can remove heavy-duty soap scum.
The best homemade soap scum remover is a solution of baking soda and distilled white vinegar.
Soap scum is not harmful on its own, just unsightly.
The soft foam sponges are also non-abrasive, so they should not scratch glass.
Get To Know Your Stone.Natural Stone Institute.
Cleaning Hard Surfaces: Fiberglass.American Cleaning Institute.
