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>What are some good ways to clean a tub? With the least amount of
>effort. I've seen that ammonia works? But I dont know how safe it
>is?
Depends on how dirty/what kind of dirt/finish of tub.
Baking soda is a mild abrasive, harmless to most surfaces, and will
remove mild soap scum & water deposits. It rinses away completely, and
has no fumes or strong chemicals. That's what I've used for years on
porcelain, glass doors & fiberglass. But I stopped using bar soaps
20+years ago, so we do not get soap scum buildup anymore.
If the scum is not too bad, then the foamy spray types work pretty good
without too much elbow grease.
Recently I needed to clean a fiberglass shower with years of scum
accumulation left by a lazy homeowner. I tried all manner of cleaners,
until I finally used a lye-based oven cleaner of all things. I let it
set for about 20 minutes, then scrubbed with a brush & rinsed. Worked
like a charm.
Note: Do NOT get oven type cleaners on metal, glass or porcelain
surfaces. It will damage them permanently. Also beware the fumes.
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