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Buffer for cleaning showers?
I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use
it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? -- |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
Try the buffer, but consider using some wet baking soda as a compound. That
shouldn't scratch. As far as a wireless bugger goes it would probably be better to stick to one with a cord. Of course it is probably easier to towel down the shower after each use and avoid the problem. I have had good luck with stubborn bathroom stains by soaking an old towel in bleach and water and letting that sit over the stain. -- __ Roger Shoaf Important factors in selecting a mate: 1] Depth of gene pool 2] Position on the food chain. "TC" wrote in message ... I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? -- |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
On Mar 29, 3:06 pm, "TC" wrote:
I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? -- Whatever, but after you get your shower clean, start using the shower sprays - just a spritz after each shower. Makes a big difference. Frank |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
Frank wrote:
On Mar 29, 3:06 pm, "TC" wrote: I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? -- Whatever, but after you get your shower clean, start using the shower sprays - just a spritz after each shower. Makes a big difference. Frank These are rental units. -- |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
the soap scum removers work GREAT, the mold mildew ones are basically
bleach. I start with soap scum remover and a scotchbrite pad, followed by bleach. I see no reason for power equiptement, its tough on grout, and probably roughens the tile making future cleaning harder |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
"TC" wrote in message ... I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? -- Stop by an autobody supply house and buy a quart of "acryliclean" from any manufacturer (Ditzler, Sherwin William, Dupont). Ventilate the room, wipe down the walls with a clean saturated towel and follow with your buffing bonnet. You'll be amazed at the results. Bill |
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"Berkshire Bill" wrote Stop by an autobody supply house and buy a quart of "acryliclean" from any manufacturer (Ditzler, Sherwin William, Dupont). Ventilate the room, wipe down the walls with a clean saturated towel and follow with your buffing bonnet. You'll be amazed at the results. While we're on the subject of cleaning and shining, does anyone know of a way to put a high shine back on Formica countertops? The latest auto spray wax I tried didn't work. nancy |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
On 29 Mar 2007 16:02:33 -0700, "
wrote: the soap scum removers work GREAT, You mean something like Dow? Scrubbing Bubbles? I think so. That's what I use and it does work fine. Let it sit for a bit, maybe while spraying the rest. This is the only time I use my bathroom fan. If you let it sit too long, it dries, but even then the dirt is freed up. One just needs a little more water on the sponge or whatever to get the dirt moving when it is dry. I've used this on a metal/enamel tub, and the plastic? tiles that surround it. the mold mildew ones are basically bleach. I start with soap scum remover and a scotchbrite pad, followed by bleach. I see no reason for power equiptement, its tough on grout, and probably roughens the tile making future cleaning harder |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
On 29 Mar 2007 20:06:06 GMT, "TC" wrote:
I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? Abrasives will leave scratches on most materials which will result in harder-to-clean surfaces. Use a tub-and-tile cleaner spray cleaner, CLR, or Lime-Away. Or, you can wet paper towels using vinegar in a spray bottle--allow the wet towels to remain on the surface for several hours. Use a nylon brush, never anything that can scratch. Same is true for toilets, sinks, or other fixtures. You can keep showers looking clean between cleanings (and make the cleanings easier) by using a daily shower cleaner spray after the last shower of the day. Or, dry/buff all surfaces with a towel--a 1 minute daily task. |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
TC wrote:
I have a hand-held buffer that my wife fancies. She would like to use it to clean very dirty shower/bath tiles. I think my buffer is not powerful enough for what she needs and may turn a bit too slow. At any rate, I'm looking for suggestings for something she can use. We once used a grinder with a buffing pad and some Barkeeper's Friend to clean a very scummy shower (walls and bottom) in less than an hour. It would have taken several hours by hand. Something held-held and wireless would be best. Suggestions? The tile on floor of our shower seems to have lost some glaze, if that is possible; 'bout 40 y/o. Dirt sticks. If the tile is loaded with soap scum, start with a new razor blade scraper...mine is worst on tiles below the soap dish in the wall. It is easier to feel it than to see it on our tile. CLR is great for lime deposits and scum; use brush with stiff bristles. Rinse and finish up with bleach and water brushed on and rinse for mildew on grout. If you have grout loaded with mildew, it might need repair. I tried a new spray cleaner that works very well .. forget the name of it, it's in the master bath and hubby still sleeping. Will check later ) |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
Try a wet sponge with dawn soap. I use it on my granite & get a high shine!
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
In alt.home.repair, on Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:01:30 +0000, Janet
wrote: Try a wet sponge with dawn soap. I use it on my granite & get a high shine! By dawn soap do you mean the dishwashing liquid? |
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Buffer for cleaning showers?
On 1/15/2021 1:01 PM, Janet wrote:
Try a wet sponge with dawn soap. I use it on my granite & get a high shine! Give the original powdered Bar Keepers Friend a shot. |
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