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Soap Scum Removal Cleaning Tips
| Posted on October 27, 2013 at 2:05 PM |
Cleaning Tips For Removing Soap Scum Of all cleaning we do on a weekly basis the number one cleaning issue we run across is Soap Scum! It doesn't matter how clean your keep your house, kitchen, bathroom etc. soap scum seems to always be there. Most all of my customers complain about it and ask what the best method is to get rid of soap scum. To start with lets discuss what soap scum is and why it seems to mysteriously appear in our bathrooms, kitchens and anywhere you use water and soap. Definition: Soap scum is a white or gray filmy layer that covers the surfaces around our showers, bathtubs, and sinks. Soap scum can be found on shower curtains, bathroom fixtures, bathtubs, shower doors, tiling, and more.Soap scum is actually formed thanks to minerals in tap water that combine with soap and dirt to create a layer of scaliness over the surfaces in our bathrooms. Those with mineral filled hard water are much more likely to have soap scum buildup. Soap scum can be difficult to remove if it's left for too long, because it continues to build up each time the area around it is used. Soap scum that is left to build can sometimes combine with mold or mildew and have other discolorations and odors.Also Known As: limescale Back to getting rid of the soap scum after we shower, do dishes etc is a task. The last thing you won't to do is ignore it and attempt to clean it later on! Getting rid of soap scum can really be a challenge and is not something to be ignored or it will just get worst over time! How to Remove Soap Scum On Your Own with good maintenance soap scum usually ( I highlighted this part because this is not always the case.) will just wipe away, but as with most of us time gets away from us and you can’t find the opportunity to clean which is usually why you call us or another cleaning company in your area. Soap scum almost seems like concrete when it has not been cleaned on a regular basis. It can find its way on walls, tubs, shower curtains, and under hair care containers leaving stains in its wake. The last part we see quite often. ( Be sure to clean under your hair care products and soaps regularly. ) Once it has hardened and sat for it a while soap scum becomes almost impossible to remove and clean and makes our jobs almost impossible as well! The best thing I have found to beat soap scum once it has hardened is a magic eraser! If your like me and do not like using magic eraser, get over it lol. They work! I had a customer recently tell me she thought those were just a scam and didn't think they would work but after showering her the improvement of her showering after using a magic eraser and cleaning it she was extremely impressed and thanked me repeatedly. Below is some info I found on another blog, http://www.housecleaningcentral.com that I found very useful and interesting. Homemade Soap Scum Removers Note: If any of the cleaning products you purchase contain bleach or ammonia as an additional cleaner, remember these two are highly toxic when mixed together so be extra careful when using either of these so not to accidentally use them together. This is something we are very serious about. There are many methods and products available for getting rid of soap scum once it has built up. Some of the products we’ll be mentioning might already be in your home. If they are, that’s great, no extra trip to the store. And no getting sidetracked and then talking yourself out of cleaning it up. Note: Keep in mind soap scum can be tough to clean- really tough, so if the first cleaning product you try doesn't work, don’t give up, just move on to the next one. Lemon Oil Lemon oil (as in lemon furniture oil) will clean well and also prevent further build up.
Cloth baby diapers work well for this. Not only will this clean but it will leave you with a fresh scent. Borax Borax works well as a scouring powder instead of harsher, chemically toxic cleaners.
Baking Soda Baking soda is another non-toxic abrasive that can be used in the bathtub, use in the same manner as the Borax.
Spray and Wash Some people swear by laundry stain removers like Spray and Wash ™.
Laundry Detergent Powdered laundry detergent works well as a non-toxic cleaner.
White Vinegar Straight white vinegar can be just as effective at removing soap scum. It's a mild acid and natural deodorizer.
Ammonia Ammonia works on the worst soap scum build up but you must wear gloves to protect your hands. Be sure to rinse well and keep the kids away from the ammonia while you’re working.
To sum it up it is best and easiest to just do regular cleaning and prevent the soap scum from forming in the first place. Below are some great tips to prevent soap scum from forming. You can read more from our blog @ |
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4:38 PM on November 10, 2013
By after reading your post I've used your idea for cleaning my house. That is really very handy for remove the odor. your every odor remove idea and process is really very difference and precious to me.
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8:26 PM on November 10, 2013
infection control says...
By after reading your post I've used your idea for cleaning my house. That is really very handy for remove the odor. your every odor remove idea and process is really very difference and precious to me.
Im glad my blog on soap scum was able to help you out. We struggle with soap scum on a daily basis. I have learned that magic erasers are the best tool for getting rid of soap scum.
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Those with mineral filled hard water are much more likely to have soap scum buildup. Soap scum can be difficult to remove if it's left for too long, because it continues to build up each time the area around it is used. Soap scum that is left to build can sometimes combine with mold or mildew and have other discolorations and odors.Also Known As: limescale
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