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Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / June 2005Keeping vinyl shower clean
We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any kind of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean. However, after a while, all of the horizontal surfaces become covered with what looks like dirt. I've tried several solutions to clean these surfaces, but the only thing that seems to work at all is full strength Mr. Clean and lots of elbow grease. Even this solution is not entirely satisfactory. Does anyone have any suggestions that would work better? Would spraying something on the walls before squiggling help? Thanks, Dan Cordoba > We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any kind > of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks, > Dan Cordoba You could use an after shower spray. I find it reduces the number of major cleaning I have to do. When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor and sprinkle on the powder. You can let it sit for a while and then use a sponge or scrub brush. I find it does a great job on my resin shower pan and ceramic tile. Of course, this it too abrasive for high-gloss fiberglass gel-coated fixtures. >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal >surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor and >sprinkle on the powder. Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in it. Yes? > >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal > >surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor and > >sprinkle on the powder. > > Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in > it. Yes? Some do, like Cascade Complete. They have a strong alkali in them and the texture is abrasive. I think they tend to have a little bleaching action also. Excellent. That's the dishwasher detergent we use, Thanks >> >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal >> >surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > texture is abrasive. I think they tend to have a little bleaching action > also. That sounds like a good idea. I'll try it. Thanks > >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal >>surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in > it. Yes? > > We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any kind > > of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > and ceramic tile. Of course, this it too abrasive for high-gloss fiberglass > gel-coated fixtures. I suppose the sodium in the dishwasher detergent turns the soap scum into water-soluble compounds. Baking soda works for me. It takes less elbow grease than tile cleaner and it doesn't smell. Another excellent idea. If dishwasher detergent doesn't do the trick, I'll try baking soda. Thanks to you and all of the others who replied >> > We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any >> > kind [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > into water-soluble compounds. Baking soda works for me. It takes less > elbow grease than tile cleaner and it doesn't smell. |
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