Bathtub Tile Cleaning?

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builderbos - 11 Apr 2005 17:57 GMT

I've used bleach comet against my best intentions with very good
results, but have been told it's too abrasive to use for this kind of
application.

Any suggestions on whether or not it IS too abrasive, and/or any
alternatives? The tiles are dirty with (basically) soap-scum type of
dirt. The comet seems to readily restore the light blue color ridding
us of the brownish caking, and doesn't seem to scratch at all...but
perhaps it is.

Any/all advice much appreciated, thanks.

Thanks.

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Phisherman - 11 Apr 2005 20:29 GMT

There are non-abrasive cleaners available. I like to use a
tile-and-tub pressurized foam spray. I spray it on, allow it to work
for several hours, use a nylon-bristle scrub brush dipped in
household ammonia, and rinse with cold water. Doing this once a week
prevents hard-to-clean buildup. My tub/shower surround is a one-piece
fiberglass. I use a pump after-shower spray too. My clear vinyl
shower curtain goes in the laundry with rags, old towels, and
household bleach once a month. About 4 times a year I'll polish the
chrome fixtures using Brasso that makes them look like new.

>I've used bleach comet against my best intentions with very good
>results, but have been told it's too abrasive to use for this kind of
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>Thanks.

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builderbos - 12 Apr 2005 15:16 GMT

Thank you, I will keep this method in mind.

I've been told to avoid the nylon bristle, yet I use one anyway, as
they seem so highly effective and I have yet to see scratches.

> There are non-abrasive cleaners available. I like to use a
> tile-and-tub pressurized foam spray. I spray it on, allow it to work
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> >Thanks.

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win-ho-lee - 13 Apr 2005 01:31 GMT

> There are non-abrasive cleaners available. I like to use a
> tile-and-tub pressurized foam spray. I spray it on, allow it to work
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>>Thanks.

Not much, short of sandblasting will be too abrasive on ceramic tile.
The best way to rid yourself of soap scum is to rid yourself of soap.
Try some "body wash" or other non-soap cleanser.
Try using "clean shower" daily (now from Arm and Hammer) After you chip
all the old soap scum off, your shower will always look as if it has
been cleaned about two days ago.

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builderbos - 14 Apr 2005 17:18 GMT

> > There are non-abrasive cleaners available. I like to use a
> > tile-and-tub pressurized foam spray. I spray it on, allow it to work
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> Not much, short of sandblasting will be too abrasive on ceramic tile.

> The best way to rid yourself of soap scum is to rid yourself of soap.

> Try some "body wash" or other non-soap cleanser.
> Try using "clean shower" daily (now from Arm and Hammer) After you chip
> all the old soap scum off, your shower will always look as if it has
> been cleaned about two days ago.

Interesting on the non-soap cleanser, I'll look into that.

Thanks on the rest too; I really hate using comet, but it's at a point
where it's the most effective thing I can find, with elbow grease.

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