For extremely stubborn hard water or mineral buildup on non-stone tile showers, your best choice may be Simple Green Lime Scale Remover. Be sure you test the product on a small, inconspicuous area before cleaning, and do your best not to get any overspray on colored grout.
Simple Green also deodorizes, so you can remove stubborn stains and leave your bathroom smelling clean and fresh at the same time. You don't need to wear rubber gloves when dealing with Simple Green, but you may feel inclined to use them when cleaning toilet stains.
Simple Green Bathroom Cleaner is specially formulated to effectively dissolve and remove lime scale, soap scum, and water mineral deposits from: sinks, toilets, tubs, ceramic tile, shower and faucet fixtures, glass shower doors, chrome and stainless steel.
Simple Green Lime Scale Remover uses an organic salt formula to dissolve lime scale, mineral deposits, hard water stains, soap scum and oxidation from porcelain, ceramic tile, glass, aluminum, stainless steel, chrome, and more. The non-abrasive formula is buffered for use on protective finishes unlike harsh descalers.
Treatment: Like solutions for other shower grimes, you can use vinegar to clean soap scum. Make your 1:1 mixture of vinegar and water and then add approximately one tablespoon of dish soap. Spray it on the scum and let it sit for 10 minutes. Scrub the areas with a sponge or brush, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Both cleaners excelled at the various surfaces we tested, scrubbing stubborn stains off grout and leaving streakless shine on glass shower doors. Our top pick is Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner and Bleach. Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner Spray does an excellent job getting your shower clean.
Restrictions on Use: Do not use on non-rinsable surfaces. This product is not classified as hazardous under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standards (29 CFR 1910.1200). Inhalation: Not expected to cause respiratory irritation. If adverse effect occurs, move to fresh air.
Apply solution. Leave on heavy soils for 1-2 minutes. Scrub if needed. Rinse or damp-wipe with clean water.
Many hotels use ammonia-based cleaning solutions because ammonia readily cuts through dirt and soap scum. Because of the way it dries, ammonia also decreases the possibility of streaks on glass.
The non-toxic formula easily cuts through grease, oils, wallpaper paste, mold stains, nicotine buildup, soot and other tough soils without heavy scrubbing. It leaves a residue-free finish, so washable painted surfaces, sealed wood, metals and plastic are clean and ready to paint in minutes.
Sometimes, with soap scum, professionals will need detergents or degreasers as well to clean it thoroughly. Bleach is good for removing mold and mildew from your shower grout, but it's more of a temporary solution. You need to really clean the mold from within and seal the grout to prevent any mold from spreading.
For heavy-duty grout cleaning jobs, you can use a homemade paste mix of baking soda and Simple Green to pull deeply embedded soils to the surface. The mix is an easy blend of three parts baking soda to one part Simple Green, which will form a loose paste that you can apply directly to the grout to lift dirt.
An EPA-registered disinfectant will effectively inhibit mold growth and the odors caused by it when applied to hard, non-porous surfaces. At 2 oz. per gallon, Simple Green d Pro 5 will effectively inhibit the growth of mold and mildew and the odors caused by them when applied to hard, non-porous surfaces.
Let the Simple Green Oxy Solve solution sit on the surface for 5-7 minutes. Do not allow the solution to dry before rinsing or it will be harder to remove.
Whether it's a soap scum ring around the tub from bath time or stubborn stains from everyday dirt and oils, Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can dissolve soap scum and clean bathtub stains.
I use Simple Green for the following: Cleaning my drive train. As a spot degreaser in the laundry (for any grease or oil stain on any washable fabric) Hand cleaner (especially after bike maintenance, changing tubes, etc)
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation - Overexposure may cause headache. Skin Contact - Not expected to cause irritation, repeated contact may cause dry skin. Eye Contact - Not expected to cause irritation. Ingestion - May cause upset stomach.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are items you can get easily—you may already have them in your home! To make a cleaning paste for your tiles, mix half baking soda and half hydrogen peroxide. Then, put the mixture on the stained tiles and leave it sitting for one hour. After time's up, rinse the tiles.
A natural solution made of equal parts distilled white vinegar and hot water works well on soap scum and grime. White vinegar is safe on ceramic tile and fiberglass, but will not work on marble. Using a soft-bristled brush or sponge, scrub the tiles and grout. Then, rinse the walls completely.