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Posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
anyone have a really good method? I hate having to spray and scrub forever.
Any home remedies or products that work?
thanks!
JenStar
Posted by Damos on June 12, 2005, at 23:03:00
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
Hey JenStar,
You'd be surprised how well hair conditioner works.
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 12, 2005, at 23:06:07
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
Citric Acid.. it's cheap and it's good for everything, you can even give yourself a facial with it!
You can buy it in bulk at the grocery store, or in little packets where the spices are usually for a couple of dollars.
Mix it at a 20% solution with water and it disinfects too. Spray it on, leave it for a few minutes, and it should work, it does for me, it's the main ingredient in many cleaners. Non-toxic too.
Posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 13:42:01
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
I"m lazy, if it's REALLY bad, I'd buy a new door!
Otherwise I usually use scrubbing bubbles, spray, let it sit, spray again, then wipe. Seems to work well.Jazzy
Posted by partlycloudy on June 13, 2005, at 14:06:46
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
I use that Clean Shower stuff that you spray on the tiles, glass, etc. when you're done showering. You spray it on and gradually it removes any buildup without you doing anything manually - I really like it. I moved into a place with lots of mineral content in the water - everything was caked up with calcium deposits and soap scum - yuck. Within 2 weeks it had all resolved itself. Even my chrome is shiny.
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Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 14:19:41
In reply to Re: how to get soap scum off a glass shower door? » JenStar, posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 13:42:01
> I"m lazy, if it's REALLY bad, I'd buy a new door!
That made me laugh! It sounds like something I would do. I've often wished disposable dishes weren't so bad for the environment.
Posted by Minnie-Haha on June 13, 2005, at 14:58:08
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
I get this stuff at Target, it's their Method brand. You just spray it on the shower walls after you've showered, and after a few days, you should start to see an improvement. I like it cause you can get it in three different (but not overwhelming, IMO) scents. I get the lavender.
Posted by JenStar on June 13, 2005, at 15:30:55
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
thanks, everyone! I will probably try ALL of those products. I'm a bit of a neat freak and this might sound weird, but I actually *like* cleaning up. Maybe because things get all orderly and nice and pretty, and then life seems simpler and easier to manage. Maybe it's a psychological thing! :) Odder yet, I like to let the house get kind of really dirty first and THEN clean up. Somehow the satisfaction seems greater. Or maybe I'm just lazy and that's my very creative way of justifying it!
Anyway, thanks again for the ideas. Hopefully soon my hard water stains & calcium deposits will be a thing of the past. And if I keep a few spare doors in storage (LOVE that idea!) I can always impess a guest. :)
JenStar
Posted by anastasia56 on June 13, 2005, at 15:55:06
In reply to thanks to all! » JenStar, posted by JenStar on June 13, 2005, at 15:30:55
this was a great thread! i've been obsessing about my shower doors too and was actually contemplating that stuff you see on the infomercials on tv...it's purple...maybe called Kaboom or something like that. But now, i'm going to try these suggestions first. My Dollar Store purchase ain't cutting it.
ana
Posted by KaraS on June 13, 2005, at 19:37:21
In reply to Re: thanks to all!, posted by anastasia56 on June 13, 2005, at 15:55:06
Now I have the knowledge to clean my glass shower door. If I could only get up the motivation... (sigh)
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Posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 20:23:57
In reply to Re: how to get soap scum off a glass shower door? » Jazzed, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 14:19:41
> > I"m lazy, if it's REALLY bad, I'd buy a new door!
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> That made me laugh! It sounds like something I would do. I've often wished disposable dishes weren't so bad for the environment.
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Glad it made you laugh because I was really just kidding. I was just in one of those silly moods. ; )Jazzy
I'd break it, so my husband would see a NEED to replace it! LOL
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 20:32:32
In reply to Re: how to get soap scum off a glass shower door? » Gabbi-x-2, posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 20:23:57
> Jazzy
> I'd break it, so my husband would see a NEED to replace it! LOL*grin*
Posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 20:46:02
In reply to Re: how to get soap scum off a glass shower door? » Jazzed, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 20:32:32
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 21:43:59
In reply to Re: I like you Gabbi-x-2! ; ) (nm) » Gabbi-x-2, posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 20:46:02
I like you too, and mascara!
Posted by happyflower on June 13, 2005, at 22:40:18
In reply to Why, Thank you! » Jazzed, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 21:43:59
I am not able to do everything like she does, but it does help! Check out flylady.net
Posted by sleepygirl on June 13, 2005, at 23:31:40
In reply to how to get soap scum off a glass shower door?, posted by JenStar on June 12, 2005, at 22:16:23
I just got this Mr Clean magic reach thing, special pads on a stick with soap in them, and you don't have to get quite so down and dirty. I was quite taken with it yesterday (what a pity). Clean shower/tub enclosure makes me happy. Scrubbing bubbles is good to use with it once the soapy stuff runs out of the pads.
Posted by Jazzed on June 14, 2005, at 14:19:00
In reply to Do you guys know about the flylady cleaning system, posted by happyflower on June 13, 2005, at 22:40:18
> I am not able to do everything like she does, but it does help! Check out flylady.net
Oh gosh, who could?! But you're right, if I could do everything she recommends my house would be in great condition!Jazzy
Posted by Jazzed on June 14, 2005, at 14:24:49
In reply to Why, Thank you! » Jazzed, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 13, 2005, at 21:43:59
> I like you too, and mascara!
Not flirting, just batting. I have good lashes, but they're SO light. What kind of mascara do you use Gabbi? I've got a bunch, but my standby is Covergirl Professional Lash. Have used it since high school, but the formula is a lot thicker than it used to be. I love Hypnose, or whatever it's called, I think it's Lancome, and pricy at $21 insane dollars a tube! Then I also have Rimmel in the black tube, which is good if you don't need to thicken or lengthen too much, but I really like it, and it's not at all expensive. I've also got one of those ones that has the white stuff then the mascara, don't use that too often cause I don't want to look like Tammy Faye Baker, and if ya don't know who she is you're way younger than I am! LOL
Jazzy
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on June 15, 2005, at 15:26:04
In reply to Re: You're welcome! Batting my eyes at you! » Gabbi-x-2, posted by Jazzed on June 14, 2005, at 14:24:49
> > I like you too, and mascara!
>
> Not flirting, just batting. I have good lashes, but they're SO light. What kind of mascara do you use Gabbi? I've got a bunch, but my standby is Covergirl Professional Lash. Have used it since high school, but the formula is a lot thicker than it used to be.I'll have to try it again, I haven't used it since high school either, it reminds me of orangey foundation and blue eyeshadow. :i
I love Hypnose, or whatever it's called, I think it's Lancome, and pricy at $21 insane dollars a tube!
I love hypnose too, that's what I usually use, but I like Prescriptives False eyelashes mascara even more, it makes your lashes so thick but they stay really soft. It's a criminal price as well, and I could never ever afford it right now, but sometimes I can get it on e-bay really inexpensively.
I've also got one of those ones that has the white stuff then the mascara,
I have that too! I don't like the mascara that came with it though, so I use it with Hypnose at night, only at night though, way tooo much for daytime.
don't use that too often cause I don't want to look like Tammy Faye Baker, and if ya don't know who she is you're way younger than I am!Nuh uh! I suspect from the cover girl high school reference and Tammy Faye, we're probably about the same age.
oh I guess I should go do my dishes, I already have used the excuse "I'll let them soak" once too often *sigh*
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