Q: How do you clean and keep clean fiberglass bathtubs and shower stalls. I found this wonderful product called "The Works" but it can't be used on stainless steel. It takes the finish off. (Learned that the hard way!)
Tip #1: I found that using Oxy Clean, or generic dollar store stuff
works great. I filled the tub full of water, put whole small container
of the stuff in there, let it sit, scrubbed with toilet bowl scrubber a
bit. This lifted just about all the grime on the no slip checkered
bottom, was about 4 months of remodeling dirt and grime. If I would have
been smart, would have put plastic around the tub while doing this
work, versus just cardboard..hmm..wonder if shrink rap with hair dryer
would work...future idea if I ever replace a tub again!!!...Kevin
Tip #2: I have found that using a wet cloth with baking soda does the best job on my fiberglass tub and shower doors. Just make sure to rinse well. It takes off the soap scum, does not scratch and is safe to use on the faucets.
Tip #3: I use the baking soda too (we don't like to use harsh chemicals where we sit naked after) but lately have been using the Mr. Clean magic eraser once a month or so to get what the baking soda misses and the results are amazing - it's shiny like new. Having everyone wipe down the shower with their already used towel after helps too and an occasional spritz with vinegar followed by a shine with paper towels helps too.
Tip #4: I use Zep from Home Depot, it is so easy to use and removes
the ring around the tub...Tammy
Tip #5: I use the Magic Eraser on the shower stall and tub it takes
off even the toughest soap scum build-up. It's inexpensive and you
don't have to scrub for hours with an abrasive product to achieve a
sparkling tub...Andi
Tip #6: I recently found a tip in a baking soda article
about baking soda and vinegar and with using a
magic eraser our tub was spotless in no time. The
vinegar and baking soda do fizz a little, but I guess that's the magic
bullet on our once not so
pretty fiberglass tub...Beverly
Tip #7: Mr. Clean Magic eraser works ! I have tried everything to clean my fiberglass tub and finally tried this and was so suprised. Woohoo!!!...Lynette
Tip #8: We purchased a home that had a fiberglass tub in the main bathroom. I couldn't believe how dirty the bottom was, thought we might have to purchase a new tub. I tried baking soda and it did the trick. I did not notice a difference in the cleaning results with or without vinegar...Cheryl
Tip #9: My dad taught me something when I first got a new fiberglass tub and shower. Soap cuts soap. Meaning that if you just put some bathsoap on a wet sponge and scrub your tub it comes out perfectly clean and shiny each time. I've been using this method for years now and my tub and shower look like the day they were installed.
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