Hack for Soap Scum Removal - Remove Soap Scum Like a Pro!
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- What is a hack for soap scum removal? Soap scum is a nasty buildup in your sink, shower, or tub, and here is the best way to get rid of it! What is the best equipment for cleaning your job, and what is the best time to do it? In this show, we'll talk about the best hacks for removing soap scum in your shower.
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0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru
0:17 - The 3 hacks for removing soap scum in the shower or tub
0:38 - How soap scum gets in our showers
1:23 - The proper equipment to remove soap scum from the shower glass
2:20 - Squeegee on a stick (with cut-off handle)
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I agree with your method. But now I clean and dry my shower area after every use. Not because I love cleaning, but I just hate cleaning dirty bathroom, especially when I have to share one with a messy person. Now I move to a new home so I promise myself to keep it clean from day one. And it works!!! After living in this house for about 3 years, my bathroom is still as clean as new. That makes me very happy to come to shower and leave it after cleaning it. 😂😂😂😂
Your story puts the biggest smile on my face. I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing this and congratulations on the "Like New" bathroom. 👏👏👏
@@AskAngelaBrown 🙏🙏🙏
This is so wholesome! I'm a housecleaner and am doing the same thing with our "new to us" house that we remodeled
Once a week I do a deep condition on my hair. I use the time I’m waiting on the conditioner (5 minutes) to clean the shower, too. Then it’s a quick rinse for me and the shower.
That is a great tip! Thanks so much for sharing : )
Valuable tips as always! I’ve been using a soap dispensing dish sponge and never thought of a car windshield scrubber/squeegee! Super time saver. Thank you!!!
The squeegee helps out so much! Thanks for watching!
This is low key my favorite new YT channel. Thank you for sharing your know-how.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop me a line. It's great to have you here. 🤗
Thank you Angela!
Since you published this video Dawn manufacturered a spray power wash for small and fast dish clean up I sprayed it on my caked soap scum shower door and it cleaned beautifully. Thanks again
Glad it was helpful!
I've always been a stickler for clean, dry showers. I always dry off the walls and surfaces and shower curtain with the damp washcloth after finishing my shower. Dirty bathrooms aren't dirty for long in my house! My husband, on the other hand....I think I'll buy a new squeegie to keep in reach of the tub. That's a great idea! I'm always learning new ideas from your channel, Angela!! Thank you so much!
Yay! I am so glad you found the video helpful. I appreciate you. 🤗
I like that you showed how you modified your squeegee so we can see that no one is stuck with how an item is sold to them. You obtain it and do what you need to make it work for you.
It's true, some cleaning tools work as they are intended while they can also be modified. This particular squeegee is designed for auto cleaning, and it works wonderfully for showers. 👏👏👏
Omg I thought maybe I was a little nuts for keeping a bottle of dish soap and cleaning brush in my shower 🤣 Turns out in a genius lol
Love it!!
Thank you so much Angela for all your cleaning knowledge!! I am very grateful for you!! Thank you!!
Oh wow, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support and for spending a few minutes of your day here with me. I appreciate you. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown Your very welcome!! Keep up the good work!! I can't wait to take your classes!
Awesome! Who knew...I learn something new every time I see you. I love that Dawn!
That's great! Thank you so much or taking the time to watch the video and comment. 😊
You're awesome Angela. Thank you for all your great videos!👍🤗
Great advice as always. In case people think Dawn liquid is strange oh, I do wash my dogs with it they come out fluffy soft clean and smell delightful🐕🐕
It's such a great soap - after all it was designed for our hands and our grimy pots and pans - and yes, people have used it to wash pets for years because unlike other brands of shampoos, it doesn't sting your eyes if soap water gets in them. Booyah!
Vets recommend it for washing cats, too. It helps kill the fleas.
And it kills fleas.
@@TigerLilyGzzTLRoars yes and added bonus!
Dawn does contain chemical dyes and perfumes that can be absorbed by your dog's skin. usually those can interrupt hormone systems. Be careful using ANY chemical on pets.
Super video ! Very complete. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I appreciate you dropping by. 👍
Thanks for the tips, they are always useful. I needed another way to wash my car that was easier. I am a shorty and need the lift to clean the top of the car. And I don't like the film left on my bathroom walls. This video was very, very helpful.
Yay! I am so glad to hear. Keep me posted about how the longer handle works. I'm eager to hear your experience. :-)
Great product, easy to clean -worked out great !
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. 👍
Thank you so much Angela!!
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
You are awesome, Angela!
Thank you so much, so are you!
I really like that too Angela all those tips are spot on. I also recommend home garden pumps for us so you don’t have to use it to go thing yes it cost more but you got enough water to do what you need to get done with it and it goes off butter to
Great tip! Thanks for sharing. :-)
Fellow house cleaner here, just found your channel! It awesome! I just wish my clients would do this! 😆 I climb inside the showers to clean them but my shoes always get wet- I saw you use shoe covers, I'll need to get those!
Awesome! The shoe covers do help. Thanks for taking the time to comment.🙂
Cheaper to get a pair of no name Crocs. I don't have enough traction wearing shoe covers.
@@happycook6737Good idea! Thx
I have an iron problem in my water, and I like the many benefits of cleaning vinegar, so after I shower I spray the shower walls with a spray bottle of cleaning vinegar that I keep in the sower, then I use a squeegee to remove it and an old towel to dry everything off (including the bathtub floor). I use Dr.Bronners Tea Tree as a body wash, it doesn't create as much soap scum as traditional bar soap can. I am a house cleaner as well, very interesting video Mrs.Brown, and cool shower-mop! 👍
You've got some great tips there yourself. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. :-)
I do the same I also found using iron out in the back of the toilet tank overnight is great to keep the toilet clean
I use a squeegee after every shower. But I don't do a cleaning every time we shower. I just rinse the shower off and squeegee it. When we clean, it's dawn and baking soda. The glass is squeaky clean after that. Great video.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Wow! Haha that’s so awesome. Thanks Angela!!!
Thanks. And thanks for watching. Keep me posted on how it goes for you. :-)
"You would not think of going into the kitchen and making a meal unless you had a cutting board and knives..."
LOL, don't overestimate me, Angela! I routinely cut against a plate and when I don't have a knife sometimes I just rip stuff up with my hands. Haha, but my savagery aside, yeah, I suppose any job is easier with the right tools and equipment!
Hahaha...too funny! Thanks for sharing.
Same here, gf!
Cutting on a dish is very smart, always wondered about the people that use those hideous wood bacteria absorbers!
Thanks ! Always professional and helpful! Keep up the great work ! Thanks for all!
Thanks for watching and for taking the time out of your day to spend a few minutes with me. :-)
Angela, you are the best, thank you 🌹
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it! 🤗
Thank you Angela. Love your channel…...so helpful!
You are so welcome!❤
It’s true, it’s way easier to keep it clean than to wait 6 months. I cleaned a shower that hadn’t been cleaned in 6 months and it took me hours to clean and scrub down the entire thing.
Yowser. And now, it will be easy to maintain. I'll bet it looked AMAZING!
Why on earth would you only be cleaning your shower TWICE A YEAR? Ew.
Love this! Thank you
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thanks, Angela!!
Thanks for watching. :-)
I have a dishmop/scrubber and a squeegee in my shower and it works great. Must try using fairy
Oh wow, sounds like you've got it all! High Five! And yes, Fairy works wonders! :-)
I love keeping a shower cleaner and sponge in the shower. I just do the trouble spots each shower and any additional area that I want to do… which makes the “hard” cleaning a non-chore. Shower head on a hose is also a MUST.
That's great! And yes, it makes the cleaning easier. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!
How do you store the tools in the shower?
Thank you so much for this. I'm in Australia and I see Dawn in lots of videos and didn't realise I could get it in Australia. We definitely have Fairy.
Yay! Let me know how you like it. :-)
Where did you address how to “remove” the soap scum buildup? This sounds like something you would do to prevent any buildup on an already clean shower, but not a way to remove what’s already there…
The process is the same. Soap will cut through the build up and prevent future accumulation.
I have a tub surround that has soap scum that’s been on it for quite some time. I’ve tried a lot of different things and nothing worked great. Eventually I remembered that I had bought some plastic razor blades to remove sap from my truck. It only worked ok. But I tried it on the tub surround and it peeled right off super easy.
@@AskAngelaBrown so very true. If need be with enough ventelation you can add just abit of the power like backing soda to help scrub. I personally found that simple dish washing soap works EXTREMELY WELL.
Dawn ... Wash with dawn ... Every time ... Then dry ... I like to put peroxide with my dawn
Thanks for video it's so informative 🎉🎉🙏🙂
Most welcome 😊 glad you liked it!
Sounds great, I’m going to give it go.
Awesome...let us know how it turned out for you. Thanks for watching!
I haven't cleaned my tub or shower in years! And they look like new! How often do you clean soap scum from the inside of your dish washer? How about from inside your washing machine? Correct, never. The best way to clean soap scum is never get it in the first place. Chunk all your bath soap and only use liquid soap. The main ingredient in bar soap is Sodium tallowate. Sodium tallowate is a true soap made by combining the fatty tissue (or tallow) of animals, such as cattle and sheep, with lye, typically sodium hydroxide". It's pure white animal fat that holds the soap in a clump. It sticks to the tile or tub and water will not run over it. Sits there and the water evaporates and leaves mineral deposits on the fat. Repeat a few times and you have "soap scum". Liquid soap or "detergent" holds oily skin residue in suspension and it washes everything away when you rinse. Just like your clothes or dish washer. Also an added benefit is that your drains will never clog up!!
Lonnie, Thanks so much for the cleaning tips. 👍
Hi Angela. I love watching your show, as my hubby calls it. I am a huge fan of the Dawn. It’s what I use for so many things. That and Murphy’s. I had shoulder and spine surgery and couldn’t get in scrubbing the way I like. I was given a suggestion to try Rejuvenate no scrub (my first thought was oh good another gimmicky product to waste money on). I was very shocked but impressed by how well it worked. If you ever have a need for no scrub it’s pretty decent. (Pet and kiddo safe that is huge in our house)
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about your shoulder and spine surgery, and hope you are recovering well. I am so excited you found a cool product that lives up to advertising promises. Thanks so much for the recommendation and the notes about it being pet and people-friendly. 👏🤗👏
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you 🙏🏻. I am fantastic so no complaints. I was so excited with how awesome it worked for me. So I tried it again on a really bad shower, dark tile. Wish I could say I was as pleased with the results. Spray, wait, rinse two times. It left some scum and worse than that it left white cloudy water like spots. I’m probably going back to the Dawn vinegar combo for tough stuff. Major bummer.
Rejuvenate floor cleaner?
@@hazztv6317 same company. But I just tried Pink foaming bathroom. I am always trying new products. Phenomenal! Was really surprised. It’s great for personal use. Too expensive for business use.
Awesome explaination 👍❤
Thank you!
Love it!
So glad! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the info related to DAWN,,,,, I knew it was a grease cutter but assumed it might be somewhat caustic.....I now know I can use it without that fear.
You're so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment and for watching the video, I appreciate it!
I will switch to this....I saw a tip a while back that used a kitchen scrubbie wand (the ones that hold dish soap) to wash the inside of the shower while you taking a shower. And it works! But this! will get the job done quicker than a little 2x3 scrubber.
As an aside....I honestly thought you were about 5'-2"...you look petite during your talks....shower added for reference, you're tall. lol
+mdoe37 LOL. I am 5”8 and my arms from fingertip to fingertip stretched out span 6”3.
I just learned that I am not ever going to have a modern glass shower! :-) haha!
Love your tips though!
Hahaha...thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
Glass showers are a pain. When you get a new one you can use RainX on it and then put up a shower curtain to keep the water off. I despise glass shower enclosures as we live in a very hard water area.
Thank you!
Jannelle, You are welcome. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment : )
we had an old 1958 shower w/ a fiberglass pan - what I originally thought was fading was soap scum build up ( the pan was green but had large blotches of beige - ew....) plus decades of hard water build up on the glass - I confess I was so desperate to clean the glass that I finally used mineral spirits and a rag to successfully clean the glass (yes, it was clean and didn't etch the glass - this was over 25 years ago) and for the 1/4 inch layer of soap scum I used several pots of boiling water to soften it and removed it w/ a flexible plastic putty knife.....I also recommend turning on the exhaust fan when you start the water and let it continue for 1/2 hour after use
Hi Marjorie, Thanks for sharing your cleaning tips : )
Found it thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Using shower gel instead of bar soap results in a lot less soap scum, if you don’t want to use Dawn on yourself.
Thanks for the tip. It's true bar soap creates the most soap scum. Why is that?
@@AskAngelaBrown I think the hardeners in the soap bond with the minerals in the water and make a type of cement!
@@AskAngelaBrown Bar soaps contain products that give it "body" or are whiteners like Titanium Dioxide. These are NANO particles--small enough to be absorbed through skin! They will be mixing and bonding with water components to form scum.
Excelente video
Thank you!❤
Good one
Glad you think so, thanks for watching!
Oh…for preventing…I use fiberglass wax a couple times a year on fiberglass surrounds and Rainex (for car windshields) on glass shower doors every few months.
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
Do you find the rain x makes the tub floor slippery? I have a customer with 3 bathrooms and all have shower glass doors
@@vickyiannucci6630 I always get the one in the droplet bottle not the spray bottle and apply it to the cloth then rub on the glass. I would avoid allowing the liquid to touch any fiberglass for fear it would discolor or give a permanent haze. But it does really help with hard mineral and soap buildup to come off with far less elbow grease. I mean…look how long it stands up to blazing sun and road grime on a windshield.
Baby oil...just a few drops, apply with dry cloth to dry glass. You won't get a buildup like those other products. Also works on faucets and stainless steel appliances.
For South America, particularly Argentina, DAWN is MAGISTRAL.
Oh wow, good to know! It is a great product. Thanks for watching!
Oh how I love your channel!! Thank you! This video was very helpful 🫶🏻
Yay! I am so glad the video was helpful. I appreciate you! 🤗
You're so welcome, glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!😊
This is great. We already do a few of these things but I will add a few more. Question: We just moved into a house where older people. The house has a distinct smell. We had a profession carpet cleaner clean all the carpets and deodorize them and do the air vents and steam clean and deodorize the tile in the bathrooms and laundry room. It helped greatly. The only part of the house that smells is the master bathroom/shower. What can I do? The shower is all tile and each time we shower the smell gets stronger. Any thoughts?
If the smell is in your shower, I wonder if it's the sewer lines or mold in the walls. Lots of times the toilet pipes are connected to the bathtub or shower pipes and when the toilets are backed up - the tub and showers will smell. A plumber could help with this.
Tile by itself doesn't have a smell. So, if you're smelling it in the shower - it could be mold that is in the walls from a leak behind the faucets or shower head. A mold remediation specialist could help with this. They can test each floor of the home to determine if you have mold and they will check the attic and crawl spaces of the home. Since you've done a full house clean and deodorize but still have traces of the smells - I'm thinking it might be mold. The quicker you catch the mold - the less expensive it will be to remove.
If the soap scum is really built up. A 1 to 1 mixture of Dawn and cleaning vinegar will work on it. It'll even handle hard water stains too. It's an amazing all purpose cleaner.
Thanks for the tip!
What is the difference between white distilled vinegar and cleaning vinegar? I never heard of cleaning vinegar till I happened to see a bottle at the store a few days ago.
@@barbaraduffell8179 Cleaning vinegar has a higher acidity level.
@@happycook6737 Thank you for reply. ♥️
Just cleaned my shower today and removed the soap scum. I think the secret is liquid soap
Thanks for sharing!
Wait... you're tall? I always guessed you were shorter!
I am amazed at you running so many marathons!
LOL. Yes, I am 5"8. If you stretch your arms out like you're flying your finger tip to finger tip range (wingspan) should be as tall as you are. Only my wingspan is 6"3. I have VERY long arms. LOL. I get them from Dad who is tall. :-) And I guess I get my long stride from him as well - hence the ease in running. :-)
Thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thanks for these tips. I’m moving into a place which has a shower only, no tub, so these are helpful. Do you mind if I ask how long a daily shower clean should take?
Hi Melissa, If you have a showerhead on a hose, you'll simply hose it down. And if you have a a glass shower you'll also squeegee the walls and floor. On average 1-2 minutes tops.
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I definitely appreciate it!
I hate cleaning showers (says the house cleaner) so I clean mine everytime I use it. I do wipe it down so that it's dry.
When I clean for a client the first thing I do is run the showers hot for 15 minutes so it gets hot and steamy while I'm doing other things. I use Dawn AND Vinegar to scrub the walls and floor down, a squeegee and always wipe it dry.
For my out of state elderly parents who can't wipe down after showering I have them use a "clean shower" type product, (at first I was against those -- what's your opinion?) it does seem to help keep the scum down between their regular bi-monthly house cleanings.
The spray and away product I recommend is 3% Hydrogen Peroxide in a dark spray bottle amzn.to/3nhM9FB this one is made for Hydrogen Peroxide and will keep daylight and sunlight out of the bottle which will help protect the stability and effectiveness of the product. It will keep the grout white, and will remove surface mold and mildew which makes it a great product to spray on your way out of the shower. The small bottles are expensive compared to regular HP but you can refill the bottles when it runs out with a larger, cheaper bottle from any store.
@@AskAngelaBrown great idea! thanks!!
Hi Angela,
This is a good review. I just bought a replacement squeegee from the automotive department. It’s awesome!
I think of you every time I use it, which is daily! And I wonder where I can get someone with a pipe cutter to make it shorter for me. Because we sure don’t have a pipe cutter! Any suggestions?
I Picked up some extra tips this time. I will start squeeging the floor
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it! Not sure about the pipe cutter.
K. So these are prevention and maintenance. Saw some soap scum remover cleansers. Razors work for me but looking for a larger one that will save some time and work.
The goal with this video is to get homeowners to maintain their showers between professional cleanings. If you have a difficult to clean job, you may want to use a stronger chemical. Remember the pH of Dawn dish soap id 9 - 9.2? A degreaser like Krud Kutter Original Cleaner/Degreaser amzn.to/3newVBe with a pH of 12.2 may be a better bet for super icky showers. Once clean, you can go back to using Dawn. The secret is to use the chemical with the least amount of strength for the task at hand. (Note, you can get Krud Kutter cheaper at Home Depot or Lowes - I added it here so you can see what I'm talking about.)
Hi Angela, can Sal Suds be substituted for the Dawn Dish Soap? I watched your interview with Lisa Bronner, and now I want to use Sal Suds for cleaning just about everything. Also, do you have any suggestions for cleaning a plastic shower curtain liner without removing it?
Yes, you can use Sal Suds in place of Dawn. And for the shower curtain, if the family has a shower head on a hose, hosing it down after each shower will help - then pulling the shower curtain closed so it can drip dry with proper ventilation is best. If it's all bunched up when wet - that's where you get the ick and mold buildup.
@@AskAngelaBrown thanks so much! I do rinse my shower liner after each shower, but it still looks a little streaky. It may be from hard water. I’ll try using some Sal Suds on a blue scrubby pad and see if that works. If you have another suggestion, please let me know!
Who has time for all this cleaning after showering…… gotta get outta the house. Its not a practical plan. Will clean on a day when I have time. Thanks though for all of the tips.
Well is you're in a rush, then its not very practical. Maybe give it a try when you have a free day or on a weekend that you stay home. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you so much!! Hope you have a wonderful day!😊🤗
I think Dawn would be great if hubby was a construction worker or auto mechanic!
Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
Those are great tips but what about when you are cleaning someone else's house and you can't do it while taking a shower? Would you recommend a steamer ( machine) to be used first? Thank you!
Why not turn the shower on hot and let it run for 5 to 10 minutes? Then it will be steamy.
Hi. I am so sorry I'm just commenting! 🙃 I love using a steamer to clean a shower! This is also a great tool, or something similar: amzn.to/46swx8j (paid link). It can take the place of elbow grease. Thank you for watching!! 🤗
What’s a good tip for showers with shower curtain liners? Thank you! 😊
Are the curtain liners plastic or cloth? And are you talking about a deep clean or a maintenance clean for the curtain liners? If they are really gross, you may want to replace them. The liners are usually under $5. You can remove the liners and put them in a hot cycle in the washing machine with 1/2 cup of white cleaning vinegar and run them for a cycle and then rehang to drip dry. Also, if you have a shower head on a hose, you can hose the soap off the curtains after each shower just like you would a glass door. That will prevent buildup.
@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you! We have one of each! Both shower heads have wands. It sounds like we’ve been doing the right thing. Short of spraying the plastic one with a cleaner after each shower I think hosing them off and then washing/replacing them seems like best practices. 👍🏻👍🏻
It takes me hours to just tidy up the house so I can’t imagine cleaning the shower every single day! I do use the squeegee daily.
The squeegee does helpand makes for easier clean up later on. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching the video.
Use 5 minutes in each room while taking a break in between room. Use the timer in your phone. Get cleaning done fast.
Great tips! I heard and use equal parts dawn dish soap and Vinegar. I keep it in a glass spray bottle warm it in the microwave, spray shower down wait a few more then scrub.
Do I need the vinegar?
Vinegar is an (acid - pH 2.5) and dawn is a degreaser (alkaline - pH 9) so by mixing them you neutralize their individual cleaning power. It is NEVER recommended to mix cleaning chemicals unless you are a chemist. But it sounds like you are trying to do something specific. Vinegar by itself will remove streaks. Are you just looking for an all purpose cleaner?
How about showers over baths? Many more curves to deal with than in a dedicated shower. Any tips?
Do you mean a shower tub combo? The process is the same. Use a squeegee/scrub sponge combo for glass walls, and a non-scratch scrub sponge with dish soap for the rest of the shower. Use a scrub brush for the ridges of where the door frames or glass meets the tub and the ridges where the tub meets the wall. Do it daily and the maintenance is a breeze.
Great tips, Angela! I’m wondering if you have any recommendations for removing suction cup ring marks off of an acrylic tub surround?
Thank you for your question. You can try using a mixture of baking soda and water to gently scrub the marks. White vinegar or rubbing alcohol can also be effective in breaking down the residue 👍
Good morning! Do you ever use anything besides Dawn dish detergent to clean your shower/bath? Do you ever need something stronger? Maybe not if you do it everyday....
+Jamie Pearson Yes. If the shower hasn’t been cleaned in a while it may require a stronger chemical. But I’d you clean it daily dish soap of baking soda do just fine.
I mix equal parts dawn, white vinegar & water. Spray it on surface, let it set while I clean sink & toilet. Then wipe w/ magic eraser, rinse & wipe dry with terry cloth or glass cleaning microfiber cloth.
Great tip. Thanks for sharing!
I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 & have never seen those triangle brushes before 🤷🏼♀️Mind you, now I’ll probably see them everywhere 😂😂
Hahaha...that's how it usually happens. Thanks for watching!
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How do I maintain my fabric shower curtain liner clean?
I clean the shower after every use, but the fabric shower curtain liner has to be taken down and washed. It gets icky and gross. Is there a hack for cleaning the fabric shower curtain liner in between washings?
after you wash, try rainx, the water repellant you put on your car. the more the water is encouraged to just bead up and roll off, the less water is staying, drying, evaporating and leaving soap scum behind.
Check out this video on hacks (shower curtain liner tip is at 6:24) czcams.com/video/Q_WMoG1YyjE/video.html
Love the idea! My shower has sooo much calcium everywhere because our water is so hard. Maybe squeegeeing and drying the tiles would help! Is there anything else to help prevent mildew on the grout?
Hi Nanday100, yes the the secret to prevent mildew on the grout is Hydrogen Peroxide in a spray bottle amzn.to/3tG33A5 These spray bottles are a great investment (put one in each tub or shower) and after you've cleaned the shower, spray the mildew areas with hydrogen peroxide and let drip dry. Hydrogen Peroxide will remove surface mold and keep the mildew at bay. The bottles are sunlight and daylight proof which will will protect the stability and effectiveness of the Hydrogen Peroxide. The spray bottles are small so you can refill them from a bigger jug when this runs out but the little spray can stay right in the shower. I'll make you a video about it.
@@AskAngelaBrown Awesome, I'll do this *today*! Thank you!!
@@AskAngelaBrown what did you say the name of the brush was called please?
@@clairedowd1599 Unger brush
Hi Angela! Love all your housecleaning tips and hacks. One question: Where can I find the "shower mop" that you showed in your "Hack for soap scum removal "video. I'd like to get one just like it!! Sounds like the ultimate way to dry off the shower walls!!! THANKS!! PS: Love all your videos!! :)
Hi Diane, it's called a car mop here is the paid link amzn.to/3xSB2IQ and it was originally designed for drying a car. It is very cool though - be careful because once you have one you'll want one for every shower in the home. 😂
@@AskAngelaBrown Thanks so much Angela! Thankfully we only have one shower in our home!! :)
@@AskAngelaBrownha! Wish i had a home with many showers. Lol ! Just not to clean! 😂😂😂
Dawn is always highly recommended! I’m allergic to the preservative in it, methylchlorisothiazolinone (mit). It is everywhere, but I will try it with gloves! I avoid mit in everything else I use.
Great video as always Angela!
If you are allergic to it you may consider using a castile soap like Sal Suds. amzn.to/3dLoVo3 It's also a favorite among cleaners and though it is not as readily available as Dawn or Fairy - it's easy enough to find and affordable.
I use aveeno fragrance free body wash and just wash the shower with that.
How did detect your allergy to that ingredient? I use Dawn for cleaning just about everything and my husband starting having skin issues.
I am wondering if the dawn could be the cause :(
My water has iron in it . What do you suggest for the yellow stain in the shower and toilet ?
Donna, Has your water been tested and were the results in the hard water range? Iron can be in hard water along with calcium and magnesium. I have a video on hard water stains, here is the link: czcams.com/video/bxUKUuwkaDU/video.html
Thank you. Will that brush work in the plastic shower surrounds?
When you say plastic shower surrounds are you talking about a fiberglass tub/shower combo?
@@AskAngelaBrown yes. The kind they put over tile for quick makeover.
Thank you so much. Will use your advise. But I won't wash my body with Dawn dish soap.
LOL. Oddly enough, it does wonders for your skin. At our local salons when you go to have your nails done they'll soak your hands in hot water with Dawn to soften the cuticles. Try it when no one is looking - I won't tell. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown oh my gosh, Angela, flashbacks to Madge saying "it's more than just mild..."
@@susanstinebiser1007 'You're soaking in it." I remember that. Was it Palmolive?
Great advice. We always squeegee and I do the cleaning of nooks and crannies. I especially liked your suggested tools. I need to make some upgrades. Happy Cleaning!
Dawn is full of chemicals that are not good for your general health. I would absolutely not advise washing your body with it.
Yes yes ❤
Thanks for watching!
This is great advice for MAINTENANCE of a clean shower; or keeping it clean. What I am looking for is the initial NASTY, 6 months without cleaning, soap scum removal and water spotted glass doors. Mildew? Is there anything you recommend to seriously break down built on soap scum quickly and effectively?
Hi. Have you tried the drill brushes for scrubbing? You can find them in my store, here: amzn.to/3Pwxw1s They can take the place of a lot of elbow grease. Thanks so much for watching! 😊
@@AskAngelaBrown Thanks! Ordered the set. Fingers crossed, LOL!
Her house must be super clean.
It is pretty clean. I do my best to keep it clean on a daily basis. Thanks!
Angela, I just cleaned shower as suggested. I will be buying the squeegee brush thing today. I have bought the Oxo small brushes you suggested. What I am wondering is do you have a basic list of how you should start and where when you are cleaning your own house? Thank you.
That is awesome! Here's a the link to access the cleaning worksheet/checklist: In the video at 22:24 you can see the link scrolling at the bottom. But here's the link in case you missed it: savvycleaner.com/worksheets/
Great and thanks much. He suggested as well and has worked pretty well but there are still some old coffee stains I am trying to get out. Thank you for all your help and suggestions.
Sorry the message cut off but I was talking about carpet cleaner you recommended.
Dawn in your hair once a month is the very BEST! advised by NYC stylists.
If you use it on your hair it will strip out all the built up product and leave your hair feeling silky soft.
@@AskAngelaBrown indeed. I've done it a few times.
I purchased the squeegee that you cut the handle. However, I am very short, and my shower tiles reach all the way to the ceiling. Is there squeegee that looks like the one you cut, that has a longer handle so I can reach. I have a universal stick that is tall, but the opening in the squeegee is too small for the stick to fit. Thank you.
Eunger
I’m not sure how long of a handle you will need but Amazon has a good selection of long handled squeegees.
Hello Angela, what is your recommendation for cleaning mold sprinkles on bathroom ceiling?
Yowser. If there is mold on your celings, it is possible that the mold is growing behind the walls. I' would stop what you are doing and immediately call a mitigator to come out and test for moisture. If you can catch it now while there are "sprinkles" of mold, you can save thousands in property damage. Your home owner's insurance will probably cover it if you call immediately. If you wait as long as 2 weeks, the home owners insurance may call it "neglect" and not cover it at all. Please don't ignore this.
@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you.
What are your thoughts on using a battery powered drill with sponge heads? Or steam cleaners with just vinegar as the cleaner?
The battery powered drill is not my favorite option because the battery can go dead while in the middle of a job. Using a cord sets you up for success and you don't have to worry about charging the battery or carrying extra batteries with you on the job. The corded drills are also less heavy than the battery packs and reduce arm fatigue if holding a drill over your head to clean the upper part of a shower.
And I'm a big fan of steam cleaners (but using vinegar in them) will void the warranty on most models. It will also discolor and can crack the water tank as it heats up.
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you for the reply. You ROCK!!! 😄
Please help! Any tips for removing black mold spots in the shower on ceramic tile?
Yes, get some dark-colored spray bottles (I use these amzn.to/3OOQIFI - paid link) and fil one full of hydrogen peroxide. After showering and squeegeeing the excess water out of the shower, spray the mold-collecting areas with hydrogen peroxide and leave it on the ceramic tile. The hydrogen peroxide will help decompose the black mold.
NOTE: If the mold is on the walls in places other than the shower, you may need to get a mold remediation company in there to help.
And as a house cleaner with clients, I'm supposed to get in the clients shower everyday?
No, this hack is for homeowners to clean their own showers between the visits you do when you come to clean. Their daily maintenance will make your job much easier.
For the house cleaners out there, this works great for me. If you have a client with build up soap scum on glass doors i use the vinegar/dawn hack and a good non scratching scrubby. Depending on how thick the scum, it may take a few applications but it works great. Then just rinse and wipe. Spray with glass cleaner and wipe dry again for a beautiful shine. You can Google the recipe for vinegar/dawn hack.😁
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Won’t vinegar remove the sealer from the grout? Because it’s acid
I saw that on another video but also it will deteriorate the rubber seals so I stopped doing that. Instead I use Bar Keepers Friend for heavy build up and/or hard water stains on glass doors, shower walls, countertops, faucets, it makes porcelain sinks and tubs shine like new...also removes rust stains. It's safe for natural stone and grout as well. For the grout I use a grout brush but I'll use a denture brush for smaller spots like around faucets. You can't use vinegar on natural stone it will etch it due to the acid.
@Angela Brown Cleaning
Thanks for the great cleaning tips Angela.
Unfortunately I've tried Blue Dawn, Vinegar and Dawn, Barkeepers Friend Cleanser and Foam Spray Liquid Cleaner for vertical surfaces, Scrubbing Bubbles cleabers, several other Liquid and Softsoap Bathroom Cleaners and cleansers, Lysol Bathroom Cleaners, CLR Limescale, SOS Pads, Steel Wool 4x0000 Ultra Fine etc., recently and over the years. But I just cannot get the watermarks off of my glass shower doors, they feel completely clean using these variety of products, but when the doors dry the watermarks are right back even when I squeegee and follow it with a blue glass microfiber cloth.
Angela or anyone else...
Can you please help me to find something that really works to finally conquer those unsightly water marks on my shower doors? I would really appreciate any insight, product or technique suggestions you can offer me that work, on what to use or do to remove these watermark stains on my bathtub glass shower doors. Thanks very much.
It sounds as if you may have hard water etched in the glass. Using all these other strong chemicals should have removed normal soap scum or shower buildup - and if it's water marks that are left, it sounds like hard water.
Try “the pink stuff”
I love it for my shower doors. You can purchase it on Amazon and just saw that our Home Depot has started selling it
AUTO DETAILERS use special products to remove haze and other contaminants from car windsheilds and windows. It really works--I recently had my 2001 vehicle detailed and the windshield looks like new, (has about ten years of outdoor living/driving on it) plus water sheds off as if it had been waxed! It might behoove you to see if you can have a detailer work on your shower glass.
Can I use the same process on a cultured marble shower and shower tray?
Cultured marble yes. It will work the same as tile and will wash right off. My recommendation is a non-scratch scrub sponge so it doesn't leave fine scratches on the cultured marble. (The blue one is best - Paid link amzn.to/3NDzB6N so you can see which one I'm talking about.)
Can you just come over and take care of this at my place?
LOL. It takes a few minutes to clean the shower the first time, and then maintaining it day by day is a breeze. You've got this. :-) Thanks for the vote of confidence. :-)
What if we sprayed dawn/vinegar mixture in shower half an hour before showering.
That I'm sure would be fine - but that doesn't remove soap scum that will be left behind after your shower. Any chance you could spray it after your shower rather than before?
If the ceramic tiles are yellowing in places, is that soap scum that was left? Years ago I used to color my hair and wondered if it is from that? I have tried a cleaner with peroxide, but it does not help. Barkeeper's friend not working either. Help, this is depressing. I will try Dawn. Will this be strong enough?
Here's something I found on yellowing tiles: What causes ceramic tile to yellow?
Conclusion. Shower tiles might begin to turn yellow due to dyes, iron content, body oils, product waxes, mold, or moisture build-up. Getting rid of yellow coloration on tiles or grout often involves baking soda, vinegar, and diligent cleaning habits.
Shower Tiles Turning Yellow? Here's What To Do About It -www.interiorsplace.com/shower-tiles-turning-yellow-heres-what-to-do-about-it/
Do you recommend washing plastic shower curtains with Dawn also, or with vinegar, or using both?
Both Dawn dish soap and vinegar can be effective for washing plastic shower curtains. Dawn helps remove soap scum and grime, while vinegar eliminates mold, mildew, and odors. Start by gently scrubbing the curtain with a mixture of warm water and Dawn. If there's mold or mildew, follow up with a vinegar solution of equal parts water and white vinegar. Rinse thoroughly after using any cleaning solution and check the manufacturer's care instructions for specific recommendations. Regular cleaning and maintenance will help keep your plastic shower curtain in good condition. Hope this helps.
@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you and yes it does!😊
Wow
I have one those squeegy thingy. Lol 😊
That's great! Thanks for watching!
I have glossy tiles in my shower area. There are water spots (beads) that is hard to remove. I tried EVERYTHING and it just won't budge.
Oh no! Try viewing this video, it may help. czcams.com/video/bxUKUuwkaDU/video.html
Keep me posted!
Do you have different advice for cleaning the Mirolan Tub
You can use the Dawn dish soap amzn.to/3tNceih with the blue Scotch Brite non-scratch scrub sponge amzn.to/3dLlbDh on your Mirolan acrylic tub. DO NOT USE THE YELLOW/GREEN scrubbies - they will scratch. Avoid powdered cleansers unless it's Bar Keepers Friend amzn.to/3sKXH5n which is non-abrasive. (You can find all these products cheaper at your local store - this is just so you can see what I'm talking about.)
Hi Bea...I have a Mirolan tub...but the motor went ...after we bought our house...question: did you have to replace yours and if so where did you order or get a new motor? Bath stores in my area don't know where I can find that ...thks