<p>It’s harder to get the men to give up those bar soaps. But it rally really makes a difference in the soap scum.</p>
<p>I use scrubbing bubbles for the kids bathtub. I let it sit until it changes color and then use a brush with a broom handle. The brush has a swivel head so it gets into the curves and I don’t have to bend down to scrub the tub. I think I bought the brush at walmart…</p>
<p>What type of brush is it. I do NOT like mine. The “head” seems hard to control and direct into the right places. </p>
<p>This is the one I have and I do not like it. the head seems out of control…flopping around, not making good contact.
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/3M-549-Scotch-Brite-Shower-Scrubber/dp/B002YLX690”>http://www.amazon.com/3M-549-Scotch-Brite-Shower-Scrubber/dp/B002YLX690</a></p>
<p>@mom2collegekids - Here are two items (OK for tubs, not just shower stalls). You use it AFTER you get all the old stuff scrubbed off, to keep it that way. </p>
<p>1) Tilex® Daily Shower Cleaner: Just spray after every shower to keep soap scum and hard water stains at bay.
With Tilex®Daily Shower Cleaner, it’s easy to banish buildup from your shower walls. No rinsing or wiping required, and no harsh chemicals to worry about. Just spray and walk away.
The Once-a-Day Shower Spray
Prevents soap scum and hard water buildup
No rinsing, wiping or scrubbing required
No bleach, ammonia or harsh chemicals
Leaves no dull residue
<a href=“https://www.tilex.com/daily-shower-cleaner/”>https://www.tilex.com/daily-shower-cleaner/</a></p>
<p>2) Arm & Hammer Clean Shower Shower Cleaner (wondering if this is under a new name now): Prevents soap scum & mildew stains. Just spray & walk away. Daily use prevents soap scum & mildew stain buildup . No more scrubbing. No harsh chemical fumes. Fresh clean scent. Works great on all shower surfaces. Does not contain bleach. Made in USA. For best results, start use Arm & Hammer Clean Shower after your shower has been thoroughly cleaned. While shower surfaces are still warm and wet, just spray Clean Shower on tiles, tubs, vinyl shower curtains, shower doors and all wet surfaces after every shower. It will prevent soap scum and mildew stain buildup. No need to scrub, wipe or rinse! For Shower Safety: Run shower or tub water before entering and always stand or a non-slip surface! Does not leave a dull residue when used as directed.
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Arm-Hammer-Clean-Shower-Cleaner/dp/B007JZR6LU”>http://www.amazon.com/Arm-Hammer-Clean-Shower-Cleaner/dp/B007JZR6LU</a></p>
<p>This thread is bringing back the year I worked as a house cleaner for a lady who lived near my college when I was a college kid. Spent all day Friday working there (breathing in cleaning product fumes) followed by an entire evening soaking in a hot tub, aching and exhausted. Good money, though. </p>
<p>I’m not a bath person. Our “garden” tub is pristine because we’ve probably used it five times in the 15 years we’ve lived in the house. Our shower is separate and is tumbled stone tile. Both DH and I completely wipe down the tile walls and squeegee the glass door with each use. The tile shower floor does get some scum build-up though. We have a steamer that removes the residue and sanitizes at the same time. We bought the steamer because, once the tile was sealed, we were told not to use any chemicals or abrasives because they would strip the sealer. Now we don’t use any chemical cleaners on anything as the steamer has attachments for floors, glass, metal, etc. At high power, it actually strips the grease off our grill. I don’t think I’ve ever bought anything with a higher payback than that steamer.</p>
<p>ChoatieMom,</p>
<p>“I’m not a bath person. Our “garden” tub is pristine because we’ve probably used it five times in the 15 years we’ve lived in the house…”</p>
<p>Too funny. I have a dream bath with a Jacuzzi and never use it due to time. I actually find myself dusting it rather than ever needing to clean it. Most of the people I know that have giant tubs are ripping them out to put in huge showers. </p>
<p>Those of you questioning why people get really dirty tubs please don’t feel too noble. My house is in an area with heavy limestone in the water. The hard water is what makes the showers and tubs get “dirty” so fast. I also have a house in a small beach town with “soft” water. It never gets dirty! I just need to hose it off with the shower hose and it sparkles.</p>
<p>The clean shower products that are sprayed after a shower are vinegar based. Vinegar does stink and you can add some essential oils to it. </p>
<p>If a fiberglass tub becomes really worn you can always go to a boat supply store and get “black streak cleaner.” It’s meant for stains on fiberglass. Keep it away from metal. Things are not that bad around here though. </p>
<p>The steamer is a great idea. I used to have one for the floors when my kids were babies. It was a mop rather than the hand held Choatie is describing.</p>
<p>What steamer do you have, @choatiemom?</p>
<p>For our shower stall with an acrylic base (I think) and tile walls, I’ve been smearing on a paste of oxyclean. I leave it for awhile and then wash down. I have to get in the stall to clean it, so I tend to do a wall at a time–over a couple of days. It works well even if it isn’t the most efficient process.</p>
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<p>This brings up one of my biggest problems with cleaning the shower. How do you get a liquid to “sit” on a vertical surface long enough for the cleaning solution to soak in? </p>
<p>Wow, I am now totally on board with “Scrubbing Bubbles.” One tub developed a grime that Comet or Barkeepers Friend would just move around, not cut through (sort of like trying to remove a label from plastic.) It would take quite a bit of effort to make even a small improvement. </p>
<p>SB was on sale. I sprayed, waited just a little, and I swear all that mess just wiped off. A few minutes total effort. I’m pretty resistant to most advertising hype, but this worked. Tub shines like new. Says safe for fiberglass. </p>
<p>I have this Fogacci:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.todayshealthyhome.com/steamvapor/top_line_3000_steam_vapor_cleaner.htm#.VB2h6tEtCUk[/url]”>http://www.todayshealthyhome.com/steamvapor/top_line_3000_steam_vapor_cleaner.htm#.VB2h6tEtCUk</a></p>
<p>Looks like they no longer make this particular model. We bought it several years ago, but we’ve had zero problems with it. I would trust this manufacturer.</p>
<p>I have a related question (not sure if it was addressed on this thread yet): Now that my boys are both in college, I’ve noticed that their typical 50’s bathtub, which is in really great shape and stays clean, is starting to get rust “rings” on the tub “shelves” due to cans of shaving cream left in place too long.</p>
<p>Is there a product out there you would recommend to clean those rusted rings?? Thanks! :)</p>
<p>Sorry OP I’ve had the brush for a while and can’t find a name on it… 
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<p>@LasMa </p>
<p>I think that is a big problem for showers and may mean that the issue needs to addressed daily. We do have one of those Scrubbing Bubbles sprayers in our single (no tub) showers. It is pretty cool. You press a button, there is a few seconds delay, and then it sprays the whole shower. You do this each day and then there is no build-up. </p>
<p>I went shopping today to find a new long-handle brush for the tubs. No luck. I don’t want one that flops around!</p>
<p>chocochips, I use the plastic lids from store bought items for shaving creams. Those cans leave marks wherever placed.</p>
<p>There’s no excuse for the shaving cream mfrs not to have come up with something on the cans’ bottoms so that they don’t leave rust rings. </p>
<p>I think I’m going to ask my daughter to invent something to clean my bath effortlessly. :D</p>
<p>“Is there a product out there you would recommend to clean those rusted rings?? Thanks!”</p>
<p>A product called “CLR.” It stand for “Calcium, Lime and Rust.” It’s pretty stinky so get the rust stains off and try to prevent them in the future. </p>
<p>I wonder if I just took some old nail polish and painted around the bottom of shaving cream can if it would prevent rings? </p>