How do I remove soap scum from the ceramic tiles around my bathtub?

Dorothy
by Dorothy
  18 answers
  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Aug 07, 2019

    Lysol Power Scum cleaner in the blue trigger spray bottle with a Magic Eraser or a scrub brush.

    Wet & forget shower for a slower, no scrub solution. You can use 2x a week to accelerate the cleaning process then once a week to keep it clean.


  • Dee Dee on Aug 07, 2019

    Heat up 1 cup of white vinegar, mix in about 1/4 cup of Dawn Premium. Not the dollar store kind, because it is too thin. When mixed, pour into a spray bottle and fill with water. Shake. Spray down the grout and tiles, let it sit overnight. In the morning rinse. If you have stubborn stains, spray again. Also works wonders in the toilet bowl to keep hard water stains at bay. Oh you only have to heat the vinegar one time when you add the Dawn.

  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on Aug 08, 2019

    I just use spray on foam cleaner - but the trick with any cleaner is to let it have time to work. Spray on and leave for 5 minutes.

  • Dorothy Dorothy on Aug 09, 2019

    Thank you!

  • Deb K Deb K on Jul 15, 2023

    Hi Dorothy, hope this helps you out.

    1. Mix 2 cups baking soda to 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide. If you need a smaller batch, just mix it 2:1. Using a cloth, apply the paste to the soap scum. Let it do its thing for at least an hour. Add a little water.
    2. Use the brush to scrub the tub in circular motions. Paying special attention to thick soap scum.
    3. Add baking soda to the brush and give it a little elbow grease for the toughest areas.
    4. Rinse and repeat as necessary until it's all gone.


  • Libbie B Libbie B on Sep 11, 2023

    I have been using Dawn Power Wash and it's kind of Magic...:)

  • Rita Rita on Sep 12, 2023

    Steam it

  • Use vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

  • Deb K Deb K on Sep 12, 2023

    Hi Dorothy, hope this helps.

    You'll need some Dawn dishwashing liquid (1 cup), white vinegar(fill bottle 32 oz to top) and an empty spray bottle. Combine one cup Dawn into a 32-ounce spray bottle and fill the rest of the bottle with white vinegar. Shake the bottle gently to mix after putting the sprayer top on. Once your solution is ready you can begin removing that soap scum. Spray the mixture liberally on the area you are cleaning. Allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight if needed. Rinse away the grime that should have become soft and gooey. If you need to, use a brush or sponge to scrub the surface and then rinse.

  • Dee Dee on Sep 12, 2023

    Heat up 1 cup of white vinegar, mix in about 1/4 cup of Dawn Premium. Not the dollar store kind, because it is too thin. When mixed, pour into a spray bottle and fill with water. Shake. Spray down the grout and let it sit overnight. In the morning rinse. If you have stubborn stains, spray again. Use this mixture a few times a week. It will keep your grout and tiles clean. Also works wonders in the toilet bowl to keep hard water stains at bay. Oh you only have to heat the vinegar one time when you add the Dawn.

  • Dee Dee on Sep 12, 2023

    Heat up 1 cup of white vinegar, mix in about 1/4 cup of Dawn Premium. Not the dollar store kind, because it is too thin. When mixed, pour into a spray bottle and fill with water. Shake. Spray down the grout and let it sit overnight. In the morning rinse. If you have stubborn stains, spray again. Use this mixture a few times a week. It will keep your grout and tiles clean. Also works wonders in the toilet bowl to keep hard water stains at bay. Oh you only have to heat the vinegar one time when you add the Dawn.

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Dec 09, 2023

    50/50 vinegar/water. Spray it on.

  • Dee Dee on Dec 09, 2023

    Heat up 1 cup of white vinegar, mix in about 1/4 cup of Dawn Premium. Not the dollar store kind, because it is too thin. When mixed, pour into a spray bottle and fill with water. Shake. Spray down the grout and let it sit overnight. In the morning rinse. If you have stubborn stains, spray again. Use this mixture a few times a week. It will keep your grout and tiles clean. Also works wonders in the toilet bowl to keep hard water stains at bay. Oh you only have to heat the vinegar one time when you add the Dawn.




  • Janice Janice on Dec 09, 2023

    I've had excellent results using Dawn dish washing liquid and baking soda. Create a paste and rub onto the area with a scrubbie and then rinse and dry.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Dec 10, 2023

    Try using Soap filled Wirewool pads, or scum removing liquid from the supermarket.

  • Dee Dee on Dec 10, 2023

    Spray white vinegar and dawn and rinse well. Cheap Shampoo from the dollar store works well too.