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nobody@home.net wrote:
> >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.
Ok, thanks a lot
Berlin Brown
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