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I have scale build up on my shower tile. The tile is earth tone(s) and kinda of a"rough" surface...not smooth
What is the best tile cleaner you have found?
Melissa G
(10,170 posts)if I am having hell with the hard water build up. Regular Bon Ami works okay, if I have a power scrub electric type tool like a dirt devil and more patience than I usually manage.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,693 posts)We installed some glass tile in our shower. Frosted glass was the mistake we made. There was some residual left from the grout in the frosted glass. I was about at the point where I was going to "live with it" ..... until we used the Magic eraser. Done!
Ruby the Liberal
(26,312 posts)Everyone I know seems to LOVE this widget, but I never got good results from it.
I am getting it wet, then wringing to 'damp' and trying to rub where the hard water (etc) has caused a haze and I get nothin'. Not using any cleaner nor prewetting/presoaking.
Am I doing something wrong?
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,693 posts)Hard water is a mystery to me living in Chicago. I've only used the eraser for grout and a very fine tint of a graying on my white tub. I thought I would never get that non-slip textured part clean again but it worked.
Melissa G
(10,170 posts)It's magic, but you need to scrub like hell anyway, if the water is really hard.
Pick a half dollar coin size space and the go after it until you feel the ceramic surface become smooth beneath your fingers. That will tell you if it's working. If you got the small area smooth, then yeah, the problem was just elbow grease (effort). If real scrubbing effort in a small space does not get you somewhere, we may need a different product.
Lugnut
(9,791 posts)I use them in the kitchen and bathrooms with Barkeepers and the results are very good. I've never found anything better.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)Stinky The Clown
(68,461 posts)The products above will all work. Bar Keeper's is a scouring powder with a mild acid in it. The acid enhances the lime scale removal.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,312 posts)Lived by this product for stainless and pots/pans for over 20 years now - there is no substitute, IMO.
Will try it on some stubborn hard water/soap scum shower spots I have. Thanks for the heads up.
flying_wahini
(8,011 posts)I use it a Lot on many things. It's great stuff.
mbperrin
(7,672 posts)We did repairs and remodeling for 20 years, and this was in my shower kit for first use.
NMDemDist2
(49,314 posts)it will take of the last of the scum and protect any more build up from happening
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,693 posts)Haven't tried it yet but seems like a great idea. We installed frosted glass subway tiles all the way to the ceiling. We love it but it's hard to keep clean. The warm moist air hits the cold tile and condenses. The frost has a texture that's hard to keep clean. Definitely wish we went with smooth glass.
Pledge sounds interesting too.
NMDemDist2
(49,314 posts)didn't work near as well as the pledge
Ruby the Liberal
(26,312 posts)Just spray it on like you are going to polish a table and let it dry?
NMDemDist2
(49,314 posts)to a shine like on a table. not the wood oil, just the regular polish. it has wax that coats the glass
Ruby the Liberal
(26,312 posts)NMDemDist2
(49,314 posts)and glass, but not on porous surfaces. just make sure you don't use it on the floor, it will be slick
Ruby the Liberal
(26,312 posts)Thanks!!
gkhouston
(21,642 posts)Thanks, I'll give it a try.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)but it does take some scrubbing.
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)I don't like using chemical cleaners. I just did this in my daughter's apartment when they were rushing to move out, painting and cleaning. The razor did a beautiful job.
I wouldn't use it on a shower door though; it might scratch the glass.
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snagglepuss
(12,704 posts)The next morning simply rinse off tiles. This also works magic on dish drainboards.
Nay
(12,051 posts)just a way to keep the acidic vinegar up against the tiles/sides?
snagglepuss
(12,704 posts)yes the flour is added so it sticks to a surface.