The SECRETS to REMOVING SOAP SCUM! 🫧 Clean Like a Pro 🫧

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  • Cleaning expert Melissa Maker [ @melissamaker ] shares some professional advice when it comes to dealing with soap scum. #cleaning #cleaningvideo #cleaningmotivation
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:46 - What is Soap Scum?
    2:17 - How to Remove Soap Scum
    6:48 - How to Prevent Soap Scum
    9:38 - Comment Question: How Often Do You Clean Your Shower?
    9:58 - Next: How to Clean a Bathtub Like a Pro
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  • @carlagierke3193
    @carlagierke3193 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    We have always had tile and a clear glass shower door. Both my husband and I use a squeegee after every shower. Never have a problem with soap scum. My shower looks just like new because we both take good care to squeegee after every shower. I have not had any problems for 12 years. Shower still looks like new.

  • @vjltrtle
    @vjltrtle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was struggling to get soap scum off my shower doors with just vinegar and water and elbow grease. It wasn’t working! I found this video online, made up a solution of half vinegar, half Dawn and I was STUNNED at how great and easy it worked!!! Just had to let you know! Thank you!!!

  • @dawnyurenwick
    @dawnyurenwick ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Barkeepers Friend MORE Spray + Foam is THE best thing for soap scum! I just used it yesterday and it took me mere minutes to clean our glass shower doors with minimal elbow grease. HIGHLY recommend ALL Barkeepers Friend products!

  • @christianavance9124
    @christianavance9124 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My last job was at a women's homeless shelter and we had the guests use a towel to dry out the shower stall and external floor area after each use.

  • @taraschmidheini4674
    @taraschmidheini4674 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    🤣 who else needs to go brush their teeth now because of Melissa's comparison of dental plaque with soap scum 😁

    • @emilymulcahy
      @emilymulcahy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She didn't compare the two she compared the cleaning of it to the dentist cleaning your teeth there's a difference

    • @taraschmidheini4674
      @taraschmidheini4674 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilymulcahy 😁

    • @taraschmidheini4674
      @taraschmidheini4674 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a great comparison, just made me want to get rid of any plaque at the moment

    • @MoMsie.
      @MoMsie. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for reminding me to book a cleaning for my teeth, I’m well overdue.

  • @mickyj286
    @mickyj286 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The vinegar with dishwashing liquid soap was amazing results this morning !! Thank you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @marietremble9426
    @marietremble9426 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video! I’ve been looking for a non-toxic way to clean my shower after I shower. I will definitely try the vinegar-and-water recipe. I have back issues and cannot easily bend or extend to clean my shower stall so, yes, we clean it after every use (mostly!) and then thoroughly clean it every week or two.

  • @kylelenovo4069
    @kylelenovo4069 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is just fantastic... WhiteVinegar&DishSoap = completely soap-scum-free glass doors AT LAST : I've tolerated the last four years with so-so clear glass door and screen.
    I sprayed, left it for 15 minutes, spread the mixture around lightly with a household sponge and rinsed the lot off.
    What surprised me was that the process didn't generate a never-ending load of soap suds to wash away from so much dish soap [washing-up liquid, as we say in the UK!]. It was so easy!
    Now, the glasswork is just like the day the new shower area was installed.
    Brilliant - very many thanks.

  • @HeyBusDriver
    @HeyBusDriver ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love Melissa's video content as well! Great products and advice.
    We squeegee everytime but bought a wide squeegee at Princess Auto (Cdn tire has them as well) and it covers 3 times the area so much faster!

  • @shelbyanem
    @shelbyanem ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I started towel drying my shower after each use to prevent buildup. I've found we are more likely to do that than squeegee, and it gets ALL the moisture out of the shower!

    • @nonnieTerri
      @nonnieTerri ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s what we do as well. We only use towels once anyway so this is so easy.

    • @AnnaKaize
      @AnnaKaize ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for that tip. I used to spray with vinegar and/or use my squeegee but my husband absolutely HATES the smell of vinegar. I'm going to use a microfiber cloth from now on and follow your advice. Have a great one sweetie :)

    • @Mr_APeezy
      @Mr_APeezy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AnnaKaize mix in several drops of essential oil (whatever you all both like) per bottle plus diluting the vinegar with water if you’re not already doing that. Hopefully that’s helpful. 😊

    • @mariahr673
      @mariahr673 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@nonnieTerribonjour ! J’essuie la paroi de douche et ma robinetterie après *chaque* utilisation avec un bon chiffon micro fibre bien absorbant. Cela prend quelques secondes. Ma douche a 10 ans environ et est comme neuve. Je n’utilise pas ma serviette car il n’est vraiment pas bon pour la planète de laver les serviettes après un seul usage… je fais la lessive deux fois par semaine et sèche à l’air. Mais chacun fait selon sa conscience … 😌

    • @AnnaKaize
      @AnnaKaize ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Mr_APeezy I used to do that but he still complained, so this time I'll be stealthy and not tell him and see if he still notices the vinegar.

  • @teubank7357
    @teubank7357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video and so many helpful tips. I love your personality and how you make cleaning more fun. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

  • @janetroberts2262
    @janetroberts2262 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We always squeegee our shower after use (last one to shower does the job) and the wipe down with a good micro fibre cloth to make sure round the taps and corners are dried and I only clean the shower not even monthly just to clean the grooves where the shower door runs (we live in a hard water area), sooo much easier and it always looks so nice and clean and takes less than 5 minutes 😃✨✨

  • @samtakhandhia1012
    @samtakhandhia1012 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great vlog Melissa. I’ve had a squeegee in our shower forever and it takes a few seconds to wipe down the glass and walls. I’ve never had to scrub/ spend lots of time cleaning this as a result. We also have a built in water softener which means there’s no hard water / limescale build up as a result which also helps. They are an investment but worth it if you live in a hard water area

  • @dj_paultuk7052
    @dj_paultuk7052 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    After deep cleaning your shower, use a "Ceramic Coating" typically used for car paintwork. I applied this on our shower 2 years ago and the glass still looks brand new today. Not 1 single water mark or soap scum.

    • @leiahart
      @leiahart ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it work on tiles and or other surface too or just glass?

    • @tgreengbc
      @tgreengbc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like what?

    • @mbuck499
      @mbuck499 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hot water removes any type of wax or ceramic coating! It will be ok for a little bit but NOT a cure all!!

    • @thehornoftheunicorn4057
      @thehornoftheunicorn4057 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What ceramic coating product did you use? Thank you!

    • @dj_paultuk7052
      @dj_paultuk7052 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thehornoftheunicorn4057 Carbon Collective Platinum Paint Ceramic Coating, Our shower is still perfect today.

  • @rocklobstah1876
    @rocklobstah1876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Melissa ironically i first used this DIY recipe of baking soda dishsoap last week on my glass and tile shower with hard water soap scum and WOW IT WORKS BETTER than anything ive ever bought to clean my shower!! I previously used HAD my eraser sponge on the glass though (😳)... Uh oh. Now i use my Karcher Window Vac daily rather than a sguegee after a shower to cut down on moisture fast.

  • @denisejames855
    @denisejames855 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    For some time, due to mental health and physical constraints, my shower wasn't cleaned as regularly as it should have been. I then began using a squeegy but could not bend or squat properly to doe the floor so I switched to using a towel which seemed to work but I still have an issue with bending etc. I then found a small head mop with extending handle and microfibre removable pad and that has been a game changer. I don't have to bend and just squeeze out the pad, using a second one if necessary and reuse them a few times before machine washing. The glass and tiles are cleaned without effort. I do have some permanent hard water stains on the glass but it is clean which is the main thing.

    • @terencehealy9225
      @terencehealy9225 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I moved into a lovely cottage that was built 3 years ago, the shower looks like yours in the video, very pretty, although the glass door has hardened water stains, I've tryed a few times white vinager & dawn soap, seem to help Iin a few areas, water stains still there. Don't want to use baking soda, this is a rental, I would feel terrible to scratch the glass, any thoughts? Thank you..

    • @strawberrymatcha2307
      @strawberrymatcha2307 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This video got my scummed glass shower finally dazzling cleaned this morning! Amazing

  • @PsychHacks
    @PsychHacks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a water softener installed to help me with the hard water. It has made a massive difference.

  • @user-kv1ro9rn2s
    @user-kv1ro9rn2s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have been fighting soap scum problems for a few months using $$ OTC cleaning products. I watched your video and tried it out on my glass shower door. I saw an immediate removal of the soap scum and it was the least inexpensive thing I have tried. Thank you for this cleaning tip.

  • @mell5111
    @mell5111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I visited a friend in the Netherlands who had me squeegee the shower after each use (eye roll) because she was selling the house. But now that I have a big glass shower like the one in the video I use the squeegee. It has stayed looking new.

  • @anetrodriguez3942
    @anetrodriguez3942 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw this video. Clicked on it since I do need to get something done about it and...success, it looks beautiful again. Thanks!

  • @user-rf2nc8hg2z
    @user-rf2nc8hg2z ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Please do a video on cleaning sliding glass door tracks. Thank you.

  • @chuckredd9131
    @chuckredd9131 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For a time saver, use a dedicated 1 gallon garden sprayer, pump it up & your finished in less than a minute.

  • @oscarfordjr.1101
    @oscarfordjr.1101 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tried it today! It worked perfectly. The vinegar and dish washing liquid worked better and much more effectively than two Clorox with Bleach products that I have.

  • @stephaniecrothers8482
    @stephaniecrothers8482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We renovated our bathroom 5 months ago (took out the tub and in a shower!), and I am bent on keeping it looking beautiful. Thank you for this video.
    I have a squeegee in our shower too! It has a hook on the end, so I hang it on the bar soap holder attached to the shower system. My mom kept telling me I had to dry the shower every time with a towel, so instead I got the squeegee. Less work with a squeegee, don't have to rub another load of laundry! Takes 30-45 seconds with the squeegee, and I get some squat exercises in!!
    I'll try your vinegar and dish soap recipe to clean any soap scum that sneaks in. Iike the idea of baking soda and dishsoap for my tile floor because it's glazed. What say you?
    Thanks in advance!

  • @nancyfeeser4653
    @nancyfeeser4653 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have an old shower tub combo and I hate cleaning it. Yes, soap scum. I’m never sure of what to use in the walls and tub??? No glass at all. We have a shower curtain.

  • @dwightyoung8878
    @dwightyoung8878 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I thought my shower door was leaking shower water so I installed a shower liner curtain. Turn out the leak was elsewhere but kept the curtain & never had to clean the glass again!😉

    • @edithdlp8045
      @edithdlp8045 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is a fantastic idea. Will definitely try it. Thanks

  • @Bettintx
    @Bettintx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have shower curtains on all three of my showers. Glass stays clean. I take shower curtain down from time to time and wash on delicate cycle in washing machine and put it in the dryer with a couple of bath towels on low heat to dry. Works perfectly.

  • @nidaeshaque
    @nidaeshaque ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Melissa, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of mess in my home. I really want to deep clutter the entire house but my planning is very poor and ineffective. Currently, there are five people in my house. Can you make a video on deep cleaning a whole house including every single corner

  • @elsafischer3247
    @elsafischer3247 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been falling Your advice, for many years. Thank you

  • @lizherbst7393
    @lizherbst7393 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The glass manufacturer added a coating and I can’t use a squeegee or it could scratch it and void the warranty. So we use a squeegee on the tile and microfiber cloth on the glass. I also thoroughly dry the faucet and all metal. It’s been 9 months and it looks like new. I never imagined I would stick with this routine, but it takes about two minutes and saves me so much more in depth cleaning time-it’s been worth it!!
    Also, I’m almost dry when I finish, so almost no water outside the shower! 😊

    • @mariahr673
      @mariahr673 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bonjour ! J’ai adopté cette méthode depuis 10 ans environ et ma douche a toujours l’air neuve 👍

  • @lisam2795
    @lisam2795 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this! I have a rental house that we are moving into and the tub was so gross. Fiberglass surround from the 80's and a porcelain tub that is still in good shape but filthy. I had to use a razor blade to scrape the soap scum off in sheets. It was like I was shaving a bar of soap! After this, still soap scum left, so I tried the dish soap/baking soda and it made a big difference! Moreso than CLR or even toilet bowl cleaner I had previously tried.

  • @UpFromUnder6
    @UpFromUnder6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the tips!

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching them!

  • @thereselynch2059
    @thereselynch2059 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm absolutely delighted. It works brilliantly and better than anything I've tried before. It also cleans the silicone grout between the glass shower and floor tiles as well as the silicone grout in the corners of the shower cubicle.
    Could we have a cleaning video for the grout in the wall and floor tiles please?

  • @heidevoglis9178
    @heidevoglis9178 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The only thing that got the soap scum off my fiberglass shower was a razor.... And then I used the vinegar and baking soda and Dawn soap with a magic eraser and sponge. I tried everything I could and I saw a video about this and it works like a charm.

  • @pollykent2100
    @pollykent2100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip about vinegar and natural stone!

  • @casieorth1082
    @casieorth1082 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What do you recommend for really hard stubborn hard water stains?

  • @HS22181
    @HS22181 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I am in as much awe of her presentation skills as I am of her content. She should get a Nobel Prize. I’ve been a fan for many years.

  • @juanmalone8053
    @juanmalone8053 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks ! This worked great.

  • @connielynn195
    @connielynn195 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My mom taught me to use baking soda on any surface that was easily scratched because it doesn't scratch. I even use it on glassware and ceramic ware because IT DOESN'T SCRATCH.

    • @insertphrasehere15
      @insertphrasehere15 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah sodium bicarbonate is only 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, the same as your fingernail, so it basically won't scratch anything you can't scratch with your fingernails.

  • @EmilyRodriguezOIF
    @EmilyRodriguezOIF ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve owned a cleaning company for three years and sometimes I use magic eraser on glass. I’ve never had any issues with it- I wonder what issues you are talking about?

  • @vickithress
    @vickithress ปีที่แล้ว

    I do both. Spray and then squeegee. It makes such a difference.

  • @vickibarana7635
    @vickibarana7635 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have an amazing cleaning lady that comes every two weeks but I work at keeping things together when she's not here. We have well water (HARD water) and get build up everywhere - I'm forever soaking our shower fixtures in the vinegar mixture baggie and am losing the battle with the hard water build up on my black hall bath sink fixtures. Love all your suggestions and appreciate them greatly!!

    • @donnajean6504
      @donnajean6504 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bon Ami will take the hard water spots off. Don’t use on the brass coated fixtures. It will wear it off. Bon Ami or Brillo soap pads work on the chrome fixtures, for sure!

  • @jennyfrancis8532
    @jennyfrancis8532 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Our rule is to squeeze or dry the shower after every use. I then scrub every few days - at least once a week with vinegar and dish soap mixture. I use a dish scrubber that allows the mixture in the handle, dedicated to the shower. Just easier for me than another spray bottle. I also work on the glass shower door every six months car windshield stuff designed to make rain run off quickly. Seems to help with the glass.

    • @michelebradley7813
      @michelebradley7813 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes! 🎉 I use Dawn& Vinegar in my scrubber handle. I apply Rain X every couple of months. 5 yrs & still clear👍🏽

    • @jennyfrancis8532
      @jennyfrancis8532 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michelebradley7813 it works!! I live with 2 dogs, a cat, and a slob so any tip to make cleaning easier is valued.

    • @michelebradley7813
      @michelebradley7813 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jennyfrancis8532 😂2 dogs, a cat & a not so neat hubby?! My condolences 🤣💚😉

    • @jennyfrancis8532
      @jennyfrancis8532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michelebradley7813 35 years something is working

  • @antiquesrestoration3874
    @antiquesrestoration3874 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Since I switched from soap to body wash, I have far less of a soap scum problem.

    • @loralubimaia2783
      @loralubimaia2783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've made the change especially for my kids'bathroom sink. Doesnt het nasty so quickly

  • @vera5757
    @vera5757 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for sharing

  • @celecha
    @celecha ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks! This motivated me to finally clean the scum off my glass shower doors 😅 I tried using baking soda and vinegar before, and that wasn't successful, so I lost motivation, but the dish soap and vinegar mixture worked better!

    • @user-sj4li6qi8b
      @user-sj4li6qi8b 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I take whatever citris I eat and put in large glass jar and poor vinegar to top of them in a spray bottle after 24 hours soak I fill up and leave about 2 inches to add water like 1/3 2 TB dawn mix and spray on works awesome on stove kitchen and bath but not on stainless steal or painted surfaces on non porous surfaces

  • @zubryta
    @zubryta ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watched your video. Mixed the cleaner. Got my scrub square out - the shower doors are very clean 😊.

    • @nancyadise3521
      @nancyadise3521 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What scrub square? The green ones? Thx

    • @zubryta
      @zubryta หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@nancyadise3521 Hello, Nancy! Scrub squares are black reusable scrub pads with one scrubby side and one nice and soft :).

  • @ER-ol4wx
    @ER-ol4wx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does your diy solution work with fiberglass or any other non-tile materials? Thank you.

  • @carolfinn4027
    @carolfinn4027 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all the tips. I wipe mine down with a microfiber cloth but it doesn't remove old build up.

  • @marisa2486
    @marisa2486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every member of my family have to squidgee and paper towel the walls and squidgee only the floor after showering. This will prevent mould build up too. Soap scum still forms on the bottom of the glass over time so I use an Australian product called Mr Sheen for glass, wood surfaces etc. Leave it on for about half an hour then wipe down with a micro fibre cloth then rinse and squidgee. It’s perfect.

  • @McG24Projects
    @McG24Projects 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive been using Dawn and a scratch free sponge for years and it works great for this OCD person. I will give it a shot with the addition of white vinegar and aee if it makes it even better ❤

  • @SlowEnduro
    @SlowEnduro ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a wipe-down towel I wipe everything down with after each shower. Wash it with the other towels. I haven't had to scrub down shower in over 4 years. It was too much grief to replace the shower, I didn't want to mess around moving forward. I have no glass though, might not do as well as a squeegee on glass, but I think it would be drier. Maybe squeegee on glass, towel for non-glass areas for best results.

  • @sakanablesakanable
    @sakanablesakanable 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!

  • @janedough6575
    @janedough6575 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The daily shower spray made a big difference keeping clean.

  • @jessicaperlove4715
    @jessicaperlove4715 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are great tips! I have glass and Travertine! We bought the place because dang Travertine looks elegant! But holy cow, like you said, you can't use anything normal on it. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears. I use a cleaner made for porous stone. Every now and then, I'll just use Tilex to smack the mold into submission. And I'm supposed to reseal the shower, but that hasn't happened in a hot minute. And i do run the fan after a shower.

  • @ritrit5312
    @ritrit5312 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can you please specify while you don't recommend using an eraser sponge on shower glass?

    • @blaireshoe8738
      @blaireshoe8738 ปีที่แล้ว

      In general, abrasive things are not good for glass, as they can scratch. Eraser sponges are all at least somewhat abrasive iirc, and some of them even have extra-abrasive sides.
      That's not to say you can't use ANYTHING abrasive on glass, just that you should test in a hidden area first to make absolutely certain it is not damaging it.

  • @anntann2
    @anntann2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi. I’m an avid follower of yr tips. Got yr 50tips ebook too. But in all the years, I’ve heard very little about how to clean natural stone. I have marble, granite and grey limestone on my home. Would really appreciate some info on cleaning. Thankx

  • @raisin21
    @raisin21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 😊

  • @renemccormick6137
    @renemccormick6137 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your helpful videos. My shower is a mix of materials so cleaning seems impossible. I have glass, natural stone, ceramic tile, and glass tiles. I would appreciate any tips on the best product (DIY) to clean my shower as a whole.

  • @tracyvision
    @tracyvision ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I keep reading that acidic products shouldn’t be used on ceramic tile because it’s bad for the grout, so vinegar in my shower is a no for me. My DIY daily shower spray is 2/3c rubbing alcohol, 1C filtered water, 1T Dr Bronners Sal Suds and 20 drops of tea tree oil and 10 drops of lemon EO. It’s doing the trick. Helps that I squeegee every time!

    • @goldfinch102
      @goldfinch102 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lemon eo?..

    • @tracyvision
      @tracyvision ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goldfinch102 lemon essential oil. I use the one from Revive.

    • @creuvette29
      @creuvette29 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and the rubbing alcohol doesn't affect the tiles like vinegar ? thank you for the idea, I'm afraid to use vinegar too

    • @tracyvision
      @tracyvision ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@creuvette29 no, it can’t because the ph is so different. White vinegar has a ph of 2.4 (very acidic) and rubbing alcohol is neutral, somewhere between 6 and 8 (water is neutral at 7). Then consider that more than half the solution is water (neutral) and the Sal Suds is quite alkaline which will bring the final product into the alkaline territory, which is what (unsealed) grout likes. Btw I can’t take credit for the recipe of my shower cleaner, it’s based on the one by My Messy German Life.

    • @shanthisiddarthan
      @shanthisiddarthan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even I thought the same. Vinegar would spoil the tiles.

  • @michelebradley7813
    @michelebradley7813 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂You had me at 'Melange'!

  • @DeltaEdCa
    @DeltaEdCa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as usual. Like you, we also have glass shower doors. What is a good way to get to the space between where the doors overlap?

  • @henriettelinkshanderin1449
    @henriettelinkshanderin1449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are a family of four and we always shower one right after the other so only the last person has to squeegee. And we only have to ventilate once. That also saves a lot of money for central heating and CO2.

  • @Sbannmarie
    @Sbannmarie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've heard 1 to 1 mixture of Dawn liquid detergent and White Vinegar. Spray bottle. Done and done.

  • @maribellelebre6809
    @maribellelebre6809 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    None of what you recommended has worked.
    I live in a co-op unit that has seen goodness knows how many tenants and the bathroom tiles that were once white have a greyish cast to them.
    I’ve tried the dish soap with vinegar as well as the dishsoap with baking sod’s and literally nothing changed. I’ve tried using soft sponges and not at all soft scrub brushes. I have been able to scratch some off with my fingernails, but I can’t do the whole bathroom like this.
    What’s the next step ?

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brushes never seem to work for me, no matter how hard I scrub with them. Have you tried using a Scrub Daddy? I've had some success with that.

    • @thehighpriest360
      @thehighpriest360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah scrubdaddy sponge and Bar Keepers Friend, just make sure to use gloves, its way more acidic. But I use this on tough showers which havent been cleaned in ages. I recommend the liquid version, instead of the powder.

  • @ceciliacirrincione428
    @ceciliacirrincione428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love some ideas for a travertine shower!!

  • @andreeatepsanu2687
    @andreeatepsanu2687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video idea: how to clean black faucets.
    That will really help!
    Thank you for all your ideas!

  • @rabithabit1
    @rabithabit1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved the video, but one question. Being that I am a housekeeper, how can you rinse without a removable shower head ?

  • @truthfinder6932
    @truthfinder6932 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First for glass panels in shower, check to see if mfgr put a specific coating on glass. If you can.
    On my shower cannot use some common household liquids.

  • @andigail4477
    @andigail4477 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tried all of those suggestions. Would NOT get rid of my hard water spots on my glass shower doors or acrylic shower walls. (shower was never cleaned by previous owner) I need something stronger...Any suggestions appreciated!

  • @paigeajamieson
    @paigeajamieson ปีที่แล้ว

    Clean the shower every other week. I do use a squeegee to prevent too much build up.

  • @dianastacey919
    @dianastacey919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are old you cannot do the S pattern scrubbing but you can purchase a mechanical brush and just hold on tight. The ones with long handles are great for the floor but for the walls use one that fits in your hand. They charge just like your phone.

  • @bibicheknauf4163
    @bibicheknauf4163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I squeegee after EVERY shower and dry the glass portions with a glass microfiber cloth and the tile walls and floor with a super absorbing microfiber cloth and never has to remove soap scum🤗

  • @user-vn3tl6up2y
    @user-vn3tl6up2y 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What inexpensive good quality squeegee do you recommend?? Want to start implementing this! Thanks

  • @treacherouslettuce7824
    @treacherouslettuce7824 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    you mentioned not using an eraser sponge on glass, because "you don't want to deal with the aftermath of that". I'm curious, what would happen?

    • @lisamanetta9567
      @lisamanetta9567 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just came to read the comments for the same answer

    • @franhughes3880
      @franhughes3880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Abrasive and will scratch the glass?

    • @creuvette29
      @creuvette29 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eraser sponge give a polished effect I think. Too strong for the job

    • @tammyc1812
      @tammyc1812 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@lisamanetta9567IMO,I believe she's talking about the fact that when you use an eraser sponge, it immediately starts coming apart and makes another mess to clean up

    • @hadiy101
      @hadiy101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eraser sponges are basically a super super fine grit sandpaper. This means it can cause scratches on your glass.

  • @nnapsR
    @nnapsR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am working on cleaning up a shower/tub kit, plastic, and it has really nasty black build up in some of the joints, I have tried several cleaners and nothing is working and several things like a toothbrush for scrubbing, HELP

  • @Grateful4plants
    @Grateful4plants ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would be curious about the non-DIY products also. Sometimes DIY solutions aren’t strong enough for tough or built- on scum

  • @susanleadbetter8639
    @susanleadbetter8639 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always squeezy my shower after use. Can I use these solutions on my hard plastic shower door? ❤

  • @joolsofsewing3723
    @joolsofsewing3723 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vlog Melissa as always 😇 but what about plastic shower screens 😮😮😮

  • @maryellenyork2819
    @maryellenyork2819 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a squeegee followed by a towel on the glass shower doors any time water hits the glass.

  • @heydi1962
    @heydi1962 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use the vinegar and dish soap on glass tile?

  • @Rick_Cavallaro
    @Rick_Cavallaro 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How often do I clean my shower? Well we bought the place in '89, so I guess I'd say once every 34 years.

  • @roseannsullivan1871
    @roseannsullivan1871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The problem with the squeegee is you need to do that right after showering with the water off, so you're standing there for a few minutes naked, and cold cleaning the glass. Honestly, I hate it, I sometimes do clean the glass that way, but it's a pain. I would love to have a walk in tiled shower enclosed, like you walk in turn the corner, and shower, no glass doors, but I can't afford the remodel.

  • @rickylu7200
    @rickylu7200 ปีที่แล้ว

    There you are, I hardly get notices of new videos anymore, miss you and your wonderful remedies. QUESTION: do you have a solution for dried hard on water spots on windshields and kitchen counter tops? I wipe my tiles constantly but if I miss some and it dries it leaves a circle line that won't come off. I have tried everything I can think of and no success. I would be soooooo grateful, yes, I have hard water. I live in Mexico we don't have glass showers, all tile. But we do have hard water issues with the tiling.

    • @rickylu7200
      @rickylu7200 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear you talking about the stronger strength vinegar can you use this on tiling too? I used regular vinegar didn't even touch it on my tiling, at all. Will higher strength eat the surface? I have a strong vinegar, but I think it is more than 10. My car windshields are a mess, I am sad. Just happened.

  • @chantalboisclair263
    @chantalboisclair263 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    i use the daily spray at each shower and it works well! thank you. By the way, I fell in the stairs in my house last Christmas. I was then injured and stuck lying down for weeks. This is where i discover your channel and fell completely addicted 😅 I applied a lot of your tricks and suggestions and change completely my way of cleaning my house. I appreciate also the evolution of the family and your personnel stories. I just recently finished watching all your videos !! yes yes ! I think i could participate to a CMS quiz 😊

  • @Noor-kp1yb
    @Noor-kp1yb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grip isn’t good I bought the non scratch sponge that has a handle attached and put the recipe in the tube part

  • @patriciamatus4619
    @patriciamatus4619 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its not always SOAP scum, it's mineral deposits from the water.

  • @hannah22bananana
    @hannah22bananana 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would you do if you have a bad hard water problem on the glass but the shower is marble?

  • @DKDKsomewhere
    @DKDKsomewhere 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks that was a good tip, but you so t mention the tiles in the shower does this also work for tiles I find the soap scum sits on the grouting in between the tiles

  • @divineangelic2727
    @divineangelic2727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi so true I’m also having a hard time with my stove I e used easy off. Baking soda and still isn’t getting clean the baking soda just doesn’t want to clear

  • @catiel8978
    @catiel8978 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a shower door, sliding on a chrome track and it's hard to clean the metal and clean the bottom part of the door where there is plastic where it's getting mildew and I can't get to that unless I use I guess a pipe cleaner? Also, I used vinegar to clean my shower and it discolored the chrome fixtures, so I no longer use the vinegar. Your example of a shower is easy to clean, can you use harder examples? Like mine I described.

    • @1Lightdancer
      @1Lightdancer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Borax is antifungal - I mix up a teaspoon - TBSP in hot water (as Melissa suggests for laundry) - I'd try putting this solution in a spray bottle (it can mix with vinegar etc w/o worry!) And spritzing the area, let sit, then brush with an old toothbrush!

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had one just like that and it drove me crazy. Tiny fiberglass shower stall, and parts of the chrome door track got moldy and it was physically impossible to get to it with anything to clean it. Couldn't even squeeze a toothbrush in there.
      I finally took the whole thing off, filled the screw holes, and hung a shower curtain. I don't understand why doors like that are even manufactured.

  • @ruthmanor70
    @ruthmanor70 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the best way to clean a jetted Jacuzzi tub? We are in our late 60's and early 70's and don't use the jetted Jacuzzi tub, but we do take showers in the same area. Problem is, the jets collect soap scum and have that orange and sometimes black mold growing in the jet alcoves. Our housekeeper doesn't do a very good job of cleaning them, it seems.

  • @rob379lqz
    @rob379lqz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Codie Sanchez

  • @sandytingler898
    @sandytingler898 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the best toilet bowl and tank cleaner to use?

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  ปีที่แล้ว

      We made a whole video about that: th-cam.com/video/lHzTcRqSOhc/w-d-xo.html

  • @sunnybunny222
    @sunnybunny222 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    these are great ideas. my question is what to do with the shower that has the aluminum framing? what do you clean that with?
    Thanks.

    • @soapsoilandsunshine3241
      @soapsoilandsunshine3241 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I used to have a shower with aluminium frames. I squeegee'd everywhere then wiped the aluminium with a microfibre.

  • @bndergltd3053
    @bndergltd3053 ปีที่แล้ว

    I squeegee my shower after every shower. I haven’t had to scrub it at all. I notice the spots around the handle that I can’t get to are the only spots that have soap scum

  • @stevemyers3428
    @stevemyers3428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any recommendations for cleaning a heavy duty plastic shower curtain. It is clear and is a very good quality shower curtain. I hate to throw it away if there is a good method to get it clean. I have tried washing it in the washing machine, but that’s not effective. We have very hard well water. TY

    • @susannaavanesov764
      @susannaavanesov764 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try to soak it in the hot water with dishwashing tablet overnight

  • @rae-leatompkins6325
    @rae-leatompkins6325 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you suggest then for stone ?

  • @donnapadgett6583
    @donnapadgett6583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video 😊

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Donna!

  • @Catman1798
    @Catman1798 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey it’s Rachel from friends!!!! 👏🏼