What to use to clean very stained plastic covered shower insert floors
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Suzi Black
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I live in a modular home, the plastic coated shower and floor inserts are horrible! I can't get them cleaned, I've used everything I could think of including DIY ideas but nothing takes the grunge and slimy soap off the walls or floor....HELP, I need ideas. I'm putting it up for sale and this has to be sparkling clean.
14 answers
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Have you tried warmed vinegar and dawn? Warm it in microwave and then spray it down really good--wait ten minutes --scrubb,rinse.
Debbiemaxian
on Dec 14, 2014
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I also recommend filling a spray bottle 1/2 full with white vinegar, heat it in the microwave then fill the rest of the bottle with Blue Dawn. Spray and let sit for several minutes. I use it to clean the toilets, bathroom fixtures, floor, just about anything you can spray liquid on. I'll never buy harsh chemicals to clean with again.
Sharon
on Dec 14, 2014
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I just had to do this same thing to our tub/shower the other day. I had tried the vinegar and Dawn mix, which worked beautifully on the other shower, but for some reason not so great in the tub/shower. I used ZEP Cleaner and Degreaser. I sprayed it on and let it sit After awhile I sprayed it again to re-wet it and used a large bristle brush scrubber to scrub in a circular motion. It broke it up great! I didn't have to break my elbows scrubbing. It completely cleaned the grime out of the tub and made it look great.
Lisa Williams
on Dec 14, 2014
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The only thing that works for me is ZEP Citrus cleaner. I spray a liberal amount on the shower floor, and scrub it in with a medium bristle scrub brush. I wipe most of that off, and apply a 2nd coat, scrub it in, making sure that the whole floor has a good amount of the cleaner over it. Then I let it sit for about 15-20 minutes, or up to an hour. Come back, use your brush one more time, then rinse it off. VERY IMPORTANT...wash off the residue with soap and water, to avoid slipping, as the citrus cleaner is very oily. The floor will be completely clean! PS. I didn't try the vinegar and Dawn formula, but I've tried Comet, bleach, and other household cleaners and nothing else worked for me.
Roberta
on Dec 14, 2014
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Have you tried original Dawn dish soap (just a squirt) and vinegar? You can also try blasting it off with baking soda and vinegar. It will foam like a volcano but cleans very well.
Jean
on Dec 14, 2014
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At worst you may have to buy a commercial cleaner from a home improvement store. I had to do that once in a manufactured home I moved into. Forwarned the chemicals are stinky and strong. I would try the dawn and vinegar first.
Ticia Barnes
on Dec 14, 2014
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Everyone has the same solution as I do. Vinegar and Dawn. I also love those magic eraser from Mr Clean. They are amazing!
Berniece Cronquist
on Dec 14, 2014
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the 'eraser'. I used a store brand and it cleans tile grout, rust and scum in the tub....
Margery
on Dec 14, 2014
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Thanks everyone for the tips. I'm out the door to go buy these. Hopefully these will help...
Suzi Black
on Dec 15, 2014
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Where do you buy the Zep cleaner? I thought Walmart would have it but doesn't. I know I have seen it out there but cant find it (as luck would have it) when I need it.....arghhh
Suzi Black
on Dec 16, 2014
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Lowe's and Home Depot sell Zep cleaners
Lisa Williams
on Dec 17, 2014
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DEP Clea er with citrus in it can be found in Home Depot.
Roberta
on Dec 17, 2014
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Take it out-go to Home Depot or Lowe's and buy a metal one like it. They are real inexpensive. Home Depot has the best price.
Diane W
on Dec 18, 2014
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Thank you everyone for your responses. Now I have to dig my way out to get to the car. We got almost a foot of snow 2 days ago......I hate snow..........I hate black ice....I hope ZEP does the job, I will have to buy 2 big bottles to clean the 2 bathrooms. Hope it works!
Suzi Black
on Dec 28, 2014
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