Cleaning Soap Scum
The soap scum left in the shower or the bath tub makes it less relaxing.
There are plenty of people that have no idea how to actually get rid of it though. That’s because soap scum can not be removed easily with just a natural rinsing of the bath tub.
Soap scum builds up, shower after shower and this makes it very difficult to clean off. Make sure that you tackle the shower and tub cleaning as often as you can to keep the scum from setting up like concrete there.
It's important to keep your shower and tub clean. Soap scum is not just dirty soap- It's minerals from the water combined with dirt, body oils, sloughed off skin and bacteria. Not something that you and I want to bath in.
Removing Soap Scum:
- Mix one part ammonia with two parts water. Spray this solution onto the location and then wipe clean. Rinse the area thoroughly.
- Spray vinegar directly onto the soap scum and allow it to work for a minute or so. You can usually wipe it clean within minutes.
- Rub a dryer sheet right onto the bathtub or shower walls to help remove the scum.
Heavy Duty Cleaning:
If you find that the other remedies provide for cleaning your soap scum bathroom do not work, you’ll want to consider a few more options. The more thick and longer sitting the scum is, the more difficult it will be to clean off.
Borax
Borax is a cleaning agent and scouring powder. Use a sponge to scrub the scum off. It is safer to use than other chemicals on the market.
Always rinse the area down with hot water after cleaning. Be careful not to put oils on the floor of these showers and tubs as it will cause you to slip.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
Here’s a formula for a good soap scum remover to clean your shower or your tub.
- 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 gallon water
Mix these together then fill a spray bottle. Apply to the area and then scrub with a sponge.
