Soap scum on my shower screen

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 22:06

What does everyone use over here, as in the TRNC, for getting rid of soap scum from their shower screens.



I am getting fed up with how long it takes me to rub it off, so there must be an easier way (I hope!)

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 22:23

my missus has a cleaning company ,she says use mr muscle glass cleaner ,then wipe off with a damp eco cloth .

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 23:34

if you run the water over the shower screen b4 u get out and dont let it dry on you dont get no scum sticking, mind you my shower screens are tempered glass not plastic but it should't make a difference i would of thought

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 23:52

I use a plastic window cleaning blade, like a window wiper (Kleeneze do one) on the tiles and screen when I finish a shower. It stops the muck building in the first place.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 09:27

On reading the title of this thread I thought Phil Mitchell had broke into your house! )

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 10:03

we use Pax daily shower cleaner (most supermarkets) just spray cubicle after use, it says leave it, but we squeegy the glass and a year on still like new ! regards barry

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 10:40

don't mean to be cheeky, but I was told by the man who installed our bathroom that if you dry the tiles & shower screen after every shower the scum doesn't build up and the grout stays white. True, 'cos our bathroom was installed 16 years ago and we've never had to have the grout re-done and never get scum on the shower screen.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 13:20

Thanks for the replies, I always use a wiper blade and wipe down the residue water from the screen after each shower but I will try the ideas suggested.



I was trying to use some of the bought products as they have such a strong smell and it gets a little overpowering in a smallish room.



No 1, I wouldn't let Phil Mitchell into my house never mind my bathroom!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 16:49

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Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 00:41

a mixture of bleach, fairy liquis and salt, WEAR GLOVES, smaer tha paste on the screen leave for 10 minbuets and then rince off

Worked for me

rsalih


Joined: 01/11/2008
Posts: 306

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 07:11

because of this we only use shower gel not soap, any more in our house.

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 08:32

Does anyone know where I can buy a "squeegy" cleaning blade over here.

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 09:10

CJtill all supermarkets sell Squeegy blades by the bowls and mop buckets section !! regards

Elcin


Joined: 05/04/2009
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 09:55

lımescale remover ( ı use kettle descaler the blue bottle ın the supermarkers- deo net) does the job but make sure u wear gloves

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 10:06

Re: msg 14 -

Make sure that you don't let it get anywhere near Marble or Travertine, as it's dilute Hydrochloric acid, - it will EAT Marble etc (OK on ceramic tiles, though)



Also, make sure to PROMPTLY rinse it off any metal !

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 11:19

The best squeegees are the ones they use in the petrol stations to clean the wind shields for you -and they sell them at the petrol stations too (got mine from K Pet). Also very handy for cleaning tall windows and patio doors !!!

Susie

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 11:41

scoobydoo try VODKA!!



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/39523.asp



Maggie

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 11:45

Thanks Maggie, though I have to admit to agreeing with one of the posters that it does seem a waste of vodka!

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 12:15

It was me! lol but any alcohol based product should do the same job.



Incedently does anyone know if you can still buy household ammonia? that used to be great for cleaning anything greasy!



Maggie

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 13:22

I bought a bottle of ammonia from the chemist in Lapta village - I haven't seen it in any of the other shops though...

dogsbody


Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 13:36

The only product to use is 'TUZRUHU' This is raw Hydrochloric acid (banned in the UK) It can be obtained from any supermarket and usually sold in plastic bottles but don't buy the ones sold in glass wine bottles - for obvious reasons.

It will remove any limescale very quickly but use with caution. Wear rubber gloves and ideally a mask. Dilute when cleaning chrome taps as it can discolour the chrome. It's good for cleaning tiles and floors.

We wouldn't be without it over here.

Tim

hilda


Joined: 10/09/2009
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 14:11

Scoobydoo,

Diluted vinager

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 16:47

Re msg 21,

I repeat: - NOT marble or travertine floors - it will EAT them

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 21:36

I use Dropy spray. It is caustic but not nearly as bad as Tuz Ruhu.

colly


Joined: 31/07/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 21:43

"It will remove any limescale very quickly but use with caution. Wear rubber gloves and ideally a mask. Dilute when cleaning chrome taps as it can discolour the chrome"



I would advise never to use on taps at all if you want the chrome to stay. Only use a mild washing up liquid solution for taps.

atwister58


Joined: 17/06/2010
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 21:44

use lemon jucie or vinger

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 07:20

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond, I will now try them out this weekend.



Here's hoping for a beautiful 'soap free' shower screen!!

girne


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 11:13

msg 7 ok with 5 of us in the house and only 1 women do you really think the boys are going to do this!!!......

But will give it a go though that will mean wiping the tiles and shower unit 5 times a day.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 11:18

What about a hand held steam cleaner , that cuts through just about anything

Simbas

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
05/07/2010 15:03

Just to let you know, I decided to try the lemon juice today on my shower screens, for no other reason than I have a big bag of them from one of my local neighbours. My screens have come up a treat so thank you.



I will keep the other suggestions to use at a later date when there is a lack of lemons!



Thank you all who responded.