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What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog?
This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. |
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On 3/7/2011 3:22 AM, mm wrote:
What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. Just email or call Dow's customer service and tell them what happened. They will surely send you a few coupons for free cans. Then buy some at a different store where they have a faster turnover. Personally I store most spray cans upside down, especially spray paint. Shake them well and they hardly ever clog. |
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mm wrote:
What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. for what problem? i just tried someting called ka-boom i got at home depot. no phosphorous was on the lable, so no phosphoric acid, but it sure did work well on both soap scum and hard water deposits. spray on, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and scrub lightly with a brush. |
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"chaniarts" wrote: i just tried someting called ka-boom i got at home depot. But wait. I'm still not done ... |
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On Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:49:04 -0700, "chaniarts"
wrote: mm wrote: What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. for what problem? i just tried someting called ka-boom i got at home depot. no phosphorous was on the lable, so no phosphoric acid, but it sure did work well on both soap scum and hard water deposits. spray on, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and scrub lightly with a brush. I have Ka-boom for toilets I was disappointed that there wasn't more of an eruption. I'll try the prudct for toilets. And I may write SCJohnson, which I just read owns scrubbing bubbles, and was the one who changed its name from "bathroom cleaner" to "scrubbing bubbles". Thanks all, for th esuggestions. |
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On 3/7/2011 3:22 AM, mm wrote:
What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. Get the plastic jugs that you have to squeeze the trigger on, instead. They don't foam up as dramatically as the spray cans, but after sitting ten minutes, they work just as well. I've had trouble with the spray cans as well. Have you tried spraying upside down to clear the nozzle before putting back on the shelf? I suspect crap in the pipe allows the cans to leak down. Maybe they should put a schrader valve on them to top off the pressure. -- aem sends... |
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On 3/7/2011 6:49 PM, aemeijers wrote:
On 3/7/2011 3:22 AM, mm wrote: What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. Get the plastic jugs that you have to squeeze the trigger on, instead. They don't foam up as dramatically as the spray cans, but after sitting ten minutes, they work just as well. I've had trouble with the spray cans as well. Have you tried spraying upside down to clear the nozzle before putting back on the shelf? I suspect crap in the pipe allows the cans to leak down. Maybe they should put a schrader valve on them to top off the pressure. With spray cans that have a tube, or I can fit one on it, I hook up "air in a can" to the can without enough pressure. It's a bit tricky with one person but they connect together with the tube and have the canned air upside down, then press both spray buttons. New life to a dead can! (I haven't had one explode yet) |
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On Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:26:40 -0500, Tony Miklos
wrote: On 3/7/2011 6:49 PM, aemeijers wrote: On 3/7/2011 3:22 AM, mm wrote: What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. Get the plastic jugs that you have to squeeze the trigger on, instead. They don't foam up as dramatically as the spray cans, but after sitting ten minutes, they work just as well. I've had trouble with the spray cans as well. Have you tried spraying upside down to clear the nozzle before putting back on the shelf? I suspect crap in the pipe allows the cans to leak down. Maybe they should put a schrader valve on them to top off the pressure. With spray cans that have a tube, or I can fit one on it, I hook up "air in a can" to the can without enough pressure. It's a bit tricky with one person but they connect together with the tube and have the canned air upside down, then press both spray buttons. New life to a dead can! (I haven't had one explode yet) Wow. Don't you need two holes in the nozzle of the dying can? |
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On 3/7/2011 10:31 PM, mm wrote:
On Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:26:40 -0500, Tony Miklos wrote: On 3/7/2011 6:49 PM, aemeijers wrote: On 3/7/2011 3:22 AM, mm wrote: What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. Get the plastic jugs that you have to squeeze the trigger on, instead. They don't foam up as dramatically as the spray cans, but after sitting ten minutes, they work just as well. I've had trouble with the spray cans as well. Have you tried spraying upside down to clear the nozzle before putting back on the shelf? I suspect crap in the pipe allows the cans to leak down. Maybe they should put a schrader valve on them to top off the pressure. With spray cans that have a tube, or I can fit one on it, I hook up "air in a can" to the can without enough pressure. It's a bit tricky with one person but they connect together with the tube and have the canned air upside down, then press both spray buttons. New life to a dead can! (I haven't had one explode yet) Wow. Don't you need two holes in the nozzle of the dying can? No, you put the "air" in through the out hole, which also unclogs it at the same time. OK I thought about your question again, by any chance were you thinking that I use the spray can at the same time I'm adding air? Add air first, then spray. |
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On Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:09:12 -0500, Tony Miklos
wrote: On 3/7/2011 10:31 PM, mm wrote: On Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:26:40 -0500, Tony Miklos wrote: On 3/7/2011 6:49 PM, aemeijers wrote: On 3/7/2011 3:22 AM, mm wrote: What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. Get the plastic jugs that you have to squeeze the trigger on, instead. They don't foam up as dramatically as the spray cans, but after sitting ten minutes, they work just as well. I've had trouble with the spray cans as well. Have you tried spraying upside down to clear the nozzle before putting back on the shelf? I suspect crap in the pipe allows the cans to leak down. Maybe they should put a schrader valve on them to top off the pressure. With spray cans that have a tube, or I can fit one on it, I hook up "air in a can" to the can without enough pressure. It's a bit tricky with one person but they connect together with the tube and have the canned air upside down, then press both spray buttons. New life to a dead can! (I haven't had one explode yet) Wow. Don't you need two holes in the nozzle of the dying can? No, you put the "air" in through the out hole, which also unclogs it at the same time. OK I thought about your question again, by any chance were you thinking that I use the spray can at the same time I'm adding air? Yes, I was. So why does the canned air have to be upside down? Isn't it nomrally used right-side up, so why is this different? Add air first, then spray. I have a can of air in the basemment, for one of those touch-up spraay painters. Maybe I can reverse flush my bubbles like I did my car's heater. If it's too hard to push through, I guess I won't waste any air. Thganks. |
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What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? Muriatic acid is superb for cleaning tubs. |
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On Mar 7, 12:22*am, mm wrote:
What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. * I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. *Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. *I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. * It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. *I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. ???? I can't believe this thread! What's wrong with using a sponge and non-scratch cleanser? Plenty on the market. HB |
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On Wed, 9 Mar 2011 09:30:45 -0800 (PST), Higgs Boson
wrote: On Mar 7, 12:22*am, mm wrote: What works as well as DOW scrubbing bubbles, but doesn't clog? This is my second big can of Dow scrubbing bubbles bathtub cleaner that has clogged when almost full. * I'm not crazy about the smell and I don't always use it to clean the bathtub. But it does work, without scratching my enamel tub. *Is there another good cleaner that works easily that woun't clog like this does. Or is there a good way to unclog this. *I'm pretty sure I tried hard with the last can, but I'm willing to try again, especially if you have a suggestion. * It will dribble a little out of the tube, with the nozzle removed, but so far it doesnt' shoot like I'd expect. *I can soak the nozzle and I save old good nozzles in the basement. ???? I can't believe this thread! What's wrong with using a sponge and non-scratch cleanser? Plenty on the market. I have a cannister of Bon-Ami, but I'm not convinced it doesn't make microscopic scratches. And this is easier anyhow. Sometimes all I need is a wet rag, but that gets too much after a while. You have a point though, because I don't like those fumes. Even turning the fan on only means they're weaker. HB |
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