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Soap Scum Removal ????
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! |
Soap Scum Removal ????
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the
problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum Didja try CLR ? |
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Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! A well-aimed brick, followed by a new piece of glass should do the trick. Then do two things: Switch to a liquid shower soap (very convenient because a tablespoonful in a wet washcloth will do your whole body, and does not leave scum like bar soap) and squeegee the shower (takes 30 seconds) when you're done. |
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On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:59:59 -0700, "Rudy" wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum Didja try CLR ? Yup............... |
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Rudy wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum Didja try CLR ? I've found this stuff to work better than CLR: http://edfredcorp.com/ |
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Brian wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! A little baking soda on a damp cloth or just my hand works fine for me. Soap scum is waxy stuff that results when calcium or magnesium in water replaces sodium or potassium in soap. Without much scrubbing, the sodium in the baking soda can replace the magnesium or calcium in the soap scum, turning it back into soap that will rinse away. Adding salt to the baking soda makes a more abrasive mixture which may help if the soap scum deposit is thick. |
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Brian wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Textured or smooth glass? If smooth, scrape it off with razor blade scraper. Then use Scrubbing Bubbles...best stuff there is for cleaning bath/showers. |
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On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400, Brian wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Try the DOW scrubbing bubbles. Spray it on, wait 2-3 hours, scrub with a brush dipped in household ammonia, rinse. You may have to repeat the cleaning. Use a daily after-shower spray product, any brand will do. |
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On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:26:19 -0400, against all advice, something
compelled Brian , to say: On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:59:59 -0700, "Rudy" wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum Didja try CLR ? Yup............... How about DW-40? oh, just kidding -- Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will have to ram it down their throats. - Howard Aiken |
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On Jun 27, 1:26*pm, Brian wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Use a hardwater castile soap. You will feel cleaner and there will be a lot less soap scum. Jimmie |
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On Jun 27, 10:29*pm, JIMMIE wrote:
On Jun 27, 1:26*pm, Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Use a hardwater castile soap. You will feel cleaner and there will be a lot less soap scum. Jimmie Forgot to leave the name, Kirks Castile soap. Its not everywhere but I could always find it in OKC where the water there will knock the bottom out of the bucket its so hard. Jimmie |
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"Steve Daniels" wrote in message bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum Didja try CLR ? Yup............... How about DW-40? oh, just kidding Don't laugh, it may just work. |
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Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Have you tried a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? (Or one of the store brand knock-offs). I've had good success with that on soap scum.It's cheap enough to try, even if it ends up not doing much. |
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"Ashton Crusher" wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400, Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! If you don't mind working with pool acid it will do the trick. I have taken shower doors from one of my rentals outside and laid them on the grass and poured pool acid on them and scrubbed with a long handle hard bristle broom like you'd use around the house to sweep stuff into a dust pan. You want to be careful not to get acid on yourself, wear eye protection, etc. But it will work and fairly quickly. It didn't even seem to hurt the grass. Hose the area down well when done. vinegar works well too. |
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On Jun 27, 10:26*am, Brian wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Ditto on the EDFRED for this purpose - there are uses reviews posted. How to clean shower door? Look at the science of soap scum and hard water stains. Think back to high school chemistry. 1.There is a mineral buildup that needs a mild acid to neutralize. Not pool acid, please! Phosphoric acid is relatively very mild, and used in many cola beverages in small amounts. It also does not have a crappy smell, which is a factor for a lot of us. If you have any rust issues they should be handled too. (I think Navel Jelly rust remover is jellied phosphoric acid.) 2. Also you have soap residue that needs a surfactant. The presence of phosphoric acid also probably helps against the soap. (Acid neutralizing the alkaline soap) If you check a product's material safety data sheet (MSDS) you usually can see what is in the product if the company is transparent about it. The product the poster mentioned has their MSDS here http://edfredcorp.com/Tech%20Info/Tech%20intro.html. It shows a healthy does of both 1. & 2., which is why the other poster here had good results. If you can find a product that has similar ingredients to this, science (yippee!) will do the job for you. I have never had much luck with vinegar, lemon juice or many of the new "green" cleaners.I am too impatient and want to get the job done and over with in as little time as possible. |
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Brian wrote in message
... I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. [snip] Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum? Kaboom, Dow's Scrubbing Bubbles, and Limeaway all work for me, depending on the time I have available. I soak the showerhead while wiping down the two clear glass doors with Kaboom. Usually takes 10-15 minutes work. If I have a little more time, I use Dow Scrubbing Bubbles because it is my all-purpose cleaner. Limeaway is the Big Bertha. I only bring that out on REALLY bad build-ups. Kaboom https://www.officialtvwebsite.com/ka...D=265773304012 (When the above link breaks, click on the tinyurl below http://tinyurl.com/krf6an ) Dow Scrubbing Bubbles http://www.scrubbingbubbles.com/ Limeaway http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...7zoyk3zy mq_e (When the above link breaks, click on the tinyurl below http://tinyurl.com/nn96tb ) The Ranger |
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Phisherman wrote in message
... [snip] All of these are good. I use the Dow product mentioned and allow the foam to work for a few hours. Then scrub the surface with a brush dipped in household ammonia after the soaking period, and rinse with cold water. Use lots of ventilation. I can clean the shower/tub in less than 1 minute, all while holding my breath. It helps to use a daily shower spray. Use of acids is not recommended as it can damage metal parts. Thanks, Phish, for the step-saver scrubbing foam and ammonia. I'll have to give it a try using my breather (until I'm able to minimize my wasted movements.) ;) I've got all the necessary chemicals. I've found the daily shower spray (also by Dow) is only a delayer not an actual cure. I get the same length of delay from simply squeegying the water from the walls and glass. shrug But, as proven by Phish's experiences, YMMV. The Ranger |
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:17:00 -0700, "The Ranger" cuhulain _ wrote: Brian wrote in message ... I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. [snip] Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum? Kaboom, Dow's Scrubbing Bubbles, and Limeaway all work for me, depending on the time I have available. I soak the showerhead while wiping down the two clear glass doors with Kaboom. Usually takes 10-15 minutes work. If I have a little more time, I use Dow Scrubbing Bubbles because it is my all-purpose cleaner. Limeaway is the Big Bertha. I only bring that out on REALLY bad build-ups. Kaboom https://www.officialtvwebsite.com/ka...D=265773304012 (When the above link breaks, click on the tinyurl below http://tinyurl.com/krf6an ) Dow Scrubbing Bubbles http://www.scrubbingbubbles.com/ Limeaway http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...7zoyk3zy mq_e (When the above link breaks, click on the tinyurl below http://tinyurl.com/nn96tb ) The Ranger All of these are good. I use the Dow product mentioned and allow the foam to work for a few hours. Then scrub the surface with a brush dipped in household ammonia after the soaking period, and rinse with cold water. Use lots of ventilation. I can clean the shower/tub in less than 1 minute, all while holding my breath. It helps to use a daily shower spray. Use of acids is not recommended as it can damage metal parts. Scrubbing Bubbles is a brand name for several products. The one I know for soap scum uses an unspecified acid. Why add ammonia? Why hold your breath? I'd be more afraid of spattering ammonia in my eyes. Strong vapors can be irritating but exposure isn't known to be harmful in the long run. If you don't like the vapors, you can dilute it. Straight from the bottle it has a lot of dissolved NH3 gas. Diluted, the ammonia is mostly NH4+, which stays in the water. Some recommendations for treating soap scum come from cleaning kitchen sinks or toilets. Unless one washes his hands in the kitchen and feet in the toilet, I don't know why soap scum would appear in either place. Simple soap scum is insoluble soap, which has a waxy feel and is hard to see on an opaque surface. It's pretty easy to remove. Baking soda on a wash cloth works fine for me. If I neglect it, it yellows and can get rough like sandpaper. I think it happens when mineral deposits accumulate on the soap scum. I've tried Tilex ( which is hard on the skin and the vapors are harsh ), another spray soap-scum remover, CLR (mineral-deposit remover), vinegar, Bon Ami, and ammonia. Baking soda works best for me. Sometimes a wash cloth will remove a yellow buildup easily. Sometimes a plastic brush makes a big difference. Sometimes if I can't remove a stain in a minute with a wash cloth, the baking soda will dissolve it if I walk away for a few minutes. |
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Brillo pad.
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... Brillo pad. Brilliant. And when you've scratched the glass, you'll have provided an abraded surface for more minerals and scum to adhere to. :) |
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On Jun 27, 12:26*pm, Brian wrote:
I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! Dow Scrubbing Bubbles is a good choice. Also squeegee the doors after every shower as recommended by another poster. Three swipes on each door should do it, about 30 seconds to do so. About every 2-3 months I also use Rain-X. The water just rolls off the glass. |
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charlie wrote: "Ashton Crusher" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400, Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! If you don't mind working with pool acid it will do the trick. I have You're talking about "pool SHOCK"? Hmmm. That's CONCENTRATED bleach -- maybe basic, not acidic? David |
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"David Combs" wrote in message ... In article , charlie wrote: "Ashton Crusher" wrote in message . .. On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400, Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! If you don't mind working with pool acid it will do the trick. I have You're talking about "pool SHOCK"? Hmmm. That's CONCENTRATED bleach -- maybe basic, not acidic? David pool acid is not pool shock. |
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charlie wrote: "David Combs" wrote in message ... In article , charlie wrote: "Ashton Crusher" wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400, Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! If you don't mind working with pool acid it will do the trick. I have You're talking about "pool SHOCK"? Hmmm. That's CONCENTRATED bleach -- maybe basic, not acidic? David pool acid is not pool shock. Well, then what IS "pool shock"? THANKS! David |
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On Aug 27, 8:58*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
Usually concentrated chlorine. *A base, not an acid. .. Base: In other words a 'strong' alkali? 'Javex' (Javel?) and some other domestic cleaners may be a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite; IIRC? |
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On Aug 27, 12:18*pm, stan wrote:
On Aug 27, 8:58*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote: Usually concentrated chlorine. *A base, not an acid. . Base: In other words a 'strong' alkali? 'Javex' (Javel?) and some other domestic cleaners may be a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite; IIRC? Also BTW. Find it amusing when someone will say, for example, 'The acid leaked out of the battery in my flashlight and the inside is all rusted" etc . Then you take the thing apart and quite clearly there is a leaking and corroded ALKALINE cell! |
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"David Combs" wrote in message ... In article , charlie wrote: "David Combs" wrote in message ... In article , charlie wrote: "Ashton Crusher" wrote in message m... On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400, Brian wrote: I have a problem with soap scum all over the shower doors. Part of the problem is from the rotten well water here which when combined with the soap gets hard as a rock. I've tried every useless bathroom cleaner on the market and nothing touches this crust. Does anyone know of a chemical that will cut the scum ???? I've tried every brand of bathroom cleaner as well as white vinegar..... HELP !!! If you don't mind working with pool acid it will do the trick. I have You're talking about "pool SHOCK"? Hmmm. That's CONCENTRATED bleach -- maybe basic, not acidic? David pool acid is not pool shock. Well, then what IS "pool shock"? THANKS! David pool acid is hydrochloric acid: HCl pool shock is sodium hydroxide: NaOH |
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