Asked on May 15, 2016
Cleaning 'plastic' tile walls & caulking around tub and tile walls
by Dee
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In an income property we have what we think are 'plastic' shower walls. Any ideas on how to get soap scum off? Also, there are large gaps in the corners where the walls "are supposed to meet" but don't. Any good caulking suggestions. Can't afford to replace walls at this time. Thanks
10 answers
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vinegar with water and a hard scrub. If the gap is in the shower maybe a plastic molding and good caulking on it to cover it up. But you might not afford to leave that up there. If water gets in there it will damage the walls, flooring, and underneath the house the joints which is considerably more than replacing and put up new wall and tiles. You will also get black mold. You can't afford it you can't afford not to.
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Deb
on May 15, 2016
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It's not plastic, it's more than likely an acrylic tub surround so DON'T use anything abrasive on it or it will scratch and that's not what you want. I also have this as a one piece acrylic and tub surround and I found LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner ($1.00!!! at the Dollar Store-don't order on line!) did a remarkable job. It's advertised as a "green cleaner", but some may disagree. One thing it is is "totally awesome" for sure and my tub sparkles when I'm done. That is except for the scratches from prior owner using abrasives. Also, the Scrub Daddy (Bed Bath and Beyond) that was on Shark Tank is also "totally awesome" so they are a fine combo.
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Lindy
on May 15, 2016
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Super, thanks so much!
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Dee
on May 15, 2016
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good advice. thanks
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Dee
on May 15, 2016
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Get some" Krud Kutter" at Lowes or Home Depot or Walmart. Spray on, leave on for a bit and rinse off. Great stuff!
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Upstater
on May 15, 2016
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Dawn dish soap and a Mr Clean easer
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Mis2827662
on May 16, 2016
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Awesome from the dollar store is indeed awesome. For particularly bad soap and hard water stains take a few paper towel soaked and wet in white vinegar and put them on the places needing the attention. Spray more vinegar on the towels. Let them stay on for 30 minutes spray more vinegar on every 10 min (keeping the towels very wet and plastered down on the area). Check on the stain in 30 min. If it's not able to be removed with a light scrape i.e. Finger nail or soft toothbrush, reapply the paper towel and vinegar for another 30 minutes. You can also use baking soda to scrub as it doesn't scratch, mixing the baking soda and vinaigrettes with make a foaming cleanser that will help with the tough spots. Put a heavy coat of baking soda on the tough spot, rub it in a bit, begin to spray white vinegar on the baking soda to keep it bubbling. Foaming cleanser.
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Kelley M
on May 16, 2016
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I love dawn dish soap, especially for oily stains!
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Kelley M
on May 16, 2016
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Thanks Kelley!
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Dee
on May 16, 2016
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Thanks, everyone had great thoughts
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Dee
on May 16, 2016
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on May 15, 2016
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on May 15, 2016
Upstater
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