How do I get a fiberglass shower floor clean?

to clean a really filthy, scummy and stained fiberglass tub, shower etc, you simply need to make sure the fiberglass is dry, then spray a can of oven cleaner over it all. It may take more than 1 can, depending on size of shower or tub. It will also work to clean soap scummy glass doors too. Then turn on the exhaust fan and close the bathroom door and put a sign on the door to keep everyone out for a couple hours or so. When you go back in there, open the window and leave fan on. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES. Take a green scrubby pad, and scrub down all the fiberglass surfaces, starting with the bottom surfaces and working your way up, rinsing as you go. You could use a scrub brush instead, but the green scrubby pad is the most effective tool to get absolutely everything off, without missing areas. Use the same method for the glass clean-up. Mind you, this is the only solution I've found that works when your traditional bathroom cleaners are not strong enough to do the job. And after the whole thing is cleaned up and amazing looking, you should never have to do it again, as long as you do a weekly cleaning of all the fiberglass in the bathroom, using conventional bathroom cleaners, or baking soda paste etc. My husband dreamed up this idea when we were getting ready to flip a horrible property we'd purchased and we were trying to figure out what could be saved and what had to be replaced.

I use Chlorox Clean Up for every hard problem, spray it on, let it sit and scrub or just rinse off.

Kay is absolutely right. Heavy Duty Easy Off works like every time!

Easy Off No Fume Oven Cleaner in the BLUE can for the fiberglass. spray it on till it liquefies. Rinse well. For the glass I use a bunch of used fabric softener sheets wet with vinegar. I can't say why but it does work. For painting the fiberglass prep is the key for a lasting finish. Read and follow the instructions.

Use a flat sink stopper over the drain. Since you know the shower is clean, go now to bleach. Pour in at least two cups/one pint. Leave the room and let it sit for a couple of hours. Make sure you can breathe safely, then remove or push the stopper aside. Turn on the cold water and let it rinse the shower pan. Be aware that fiberglass does turn darker with age. And Rustoleum fiberglass/shower paint is good quality. But paint on any surface exposed to water often is likely to peak or chip. Best wishes 😇

I have had success with Vinegar and Dawn mixed together. 1 cup white vinegar mixed with 1 cup Dawn dish detergent 9the original blue one) Put in spray bottle. Spray on and let sit for one hour. Rinse

I make a paste of Cascade (powdered dish washer detergent) and smear it over the entire area. Wait a couple of hours, then scrub well and rinse.

Boats are made of fiberglass and look how beautiful they are! Paint once and done. Soap scum will be nothing to clean compaired to barnacles. check it out. I'm serious. Have done it.

I like barkeepers friend powdered cleanser for fiberglass.

Try the stuff called "The Works" you can get it at dollar tree or Wal-Mart. It works magic I promise

Try the stuff called "The Works" you can get it at dollar tree or Wal-Mart. It works magic I promise

I did this a few years back and used a paint brush not a spray. You need to go to a marina and explain what you want to do or google fiberglass boat paint. ( I just realized you are in Texas ), A marina might not be avalable. My son was painting his boat and I used the leftover paint. Let me know how it goes.

Sincerely,

Wanda

magic eraser....amazing.

Yes! Magic eraser works great! I also use Comet liquid with a scrub brush for regular cleaning.

Easy off oven cleaner in the blue can.

I use the spray Comet Bathroom Cleaner. Spray and let it sit for a bit. Then you can wipe it off with a cleaning rag and water. If you still have streaks of yuck...just spray those areas again. It works amazing!!!

Comet is abrasive, but Barkeepers Friend or good old Bon Ami cleanser will not scratch. Magic erasers are a little expensive but I love them.

CLR kitchen and bathroom foaming cleaner. I got it at Home Depot. Use on the glass it takes off all the soap sum and krud. Wear gloves. Its the only thing I found that will clean the glass!

my husband always wipe down the hull of our boat with muriatic acid. it would take off stains. if it works on boats it's got to work on a fiberglass shower. just go to a pool store and get that non smelly type. you still need good ventilation and and be sure to wear gloves while using an Old Rag to wipe it down.

I used 20Mule Team BORAX. I followed the directions , sprinkled powder on damp sponge and began wiping down glass shower doors (water scale and soap scum) , walls, tub and fixtures. Beautiful! Worked like magic. I am so pleased. Didn’t have to deal with fumes or gloves either.

I love using 409 spray it works great

i have used on my white teenie shoes too looks like i just bought them good luck!!!!!

I use Bounce dryer sheets for both the shower and the glass. I take a few sheets in with me when I shower and scrub away. Once I am done and the glass drys, I use Pledge Dusting spray, on the in and outside and buff till it shines. The Pledge beads the water. Everything stays clean longer

When i had a textured fiberglass tub that would not give up the grim and color I used CLR on a wash towel. I got it real wet and laid it on an area. After about 30 minutes i removed it. It was spotless. Repeated until i got the whole thing spotless. No scrubbing required. The one caution i have is when i did the area around the drain it became discolored; took off the shine. The bottle said good on chrome so I guess I had fake chrome.

With a bit more work it’s great on glass. I’ve also used old fashioned razor blade tool. It holds the blade so you have the full blade to get under the soap scum. It comes off like paint would. Good luck

Kit

Maybe its not soap buildup but hard water stains. Have you tried lyme away? Also...try the Mr Clean for the fiberglass. They work everywhere. I also think that the key to a clean shower is to clean it often and rinse with a RInseroo. Makes life so much easier!

I have several cleaning tutorials that might help you https://chascrazycreations.com/diys/how-tos/cleaning/