Keeping vinyl shower clean

[Dan and Ann Cordoba]

We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any kind
of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean.
However, after a while, all of the horizontal surfaces become covered with
what looks like dirt. I've tried several solutions to clean these surfaces,
but the only thing that seems to work at all is full strength Mr. Clean and
lots of elbow grease. Even this solution is not entirely satisfactory.
Does anyone have any suggestions that would work better? Would spraying
something on the walls before squiggling help?
Thanks,
Dan Cordoba

[Vox Humana]

"Dan and Ann Cordoba" <userdoba1@attbi.com> wrote in message
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> We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any kind
> of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean.
> However, after a while, all of the horizontal surfaces become covered with
> what looks like dirt. I've tried several solutions to clean these
surfaces,
> but the only thing that seems to work at all is full strength Mr. Clean
and
> lots of elbow grease. Even this solution is not entirely satisfactory.
> Does anyone have any suggestions that would work better? Would spraying
> something on the walls before squiggling help?
> Thanks,
> Dan Cordoba

You could use an after shower spray. I find it reduces the number of major
cleaning I have to do. When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor and
sprinkle on the powder. You can let it sit for a while and then use a
sponge or scrub brush. I find it does a great job on my resin shower pan
and ceramic tile. Of course, this it too abrasive for high-gloss fiberglass
gel-coated fixtures.

[me@privacy.net]

>When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
>surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor and
>sprinkle on the powder.

Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in
it. Yes?

[Vox Humana]

<me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
> >surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor
and
> >sprinkle on the powder.
>
> Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in
> it. Yes?

Some do, like Cascade Complete. They have a strong alkali in them and the
texture is abrasive. I think they tend to have a little bleaching action
also.

[Choreboy]

Vox Humana wrote:
>
> "Dan and Ann Cordoba" <userdoba1@attbi.com> wrote in message
> news:jfKdnQgHt52XYijfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> > We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any kind
> > of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean.
> > However, after a while, all of the horizontal surfaces become covered with
> > what looks like dirt. I've tried several solutions to clean these
> surfaces,
> > but the only thing that seems to work at all is full strength Mr. Clean
> and
> > lots of elbow grease. Even this solution is not entirely satisfactory.
> > Does anyone have any suggestions that would work better? Would spraying
> > something on the walls before squiggling help?
> > Thanks,
> > Dan Cordoba
>
> You could use an after shower spray. I find it reduces the number of major
> cleaning I have to do. When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
> surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor and
> sprinkle on the powder. You can let it sit for a while and then use a
> sponge or scrub brush. I find it does a great job on my resin shower pan
> and ceramic tile. Of course, this it too abrasive for high-gloss fiberglass
> gel-coated fixtures.

I suppose the sodium in the dishwasher detergent turns the soap scum
into water-soluble compounds. Baking soda works for me. It takes less
elbow grease than tile cleaner and it doesn't smell.

[Dan and Ann Cordoba]

That sounds like a good idea. I'll try it. Thanks
<me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
>>surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor
>>and
>>sprinkle on the powder.
>
> Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in
> it. Yes?

[Dan and Ann Cordoba]

Excellent. That's the dishwasher detergent we use,
Thanks
"Vox Humana" <vhumana@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:23fcb1t4768h9m7255c96n6q09c5gopvgr@4ax.com...
>> >When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
>> >surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor
> and
>> >sprinkle on the powder.
>>
>> Good idea on dishwasher detergent as it has enzymes in
>> it. Yes?
>
> Some do, like Cascade Complete. They have a strong alkali in them and the
> texture is abrasive. I think they tend to have a little bleaching action
> also.
>
>

[Dan and Ann Cordoba]

Another excellent idea. If dishwasher detergent doesn't do the trick, I'll
try baking soda.
Thanks to you and all of the others who replied
"Choreboy" <choreboyREMOVE@localnet.com> wrote in message
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>
> Vox Humana wrote:
>>
>> "Dan and Ann Cordoba" <userdoba1@attbi.com> wrote in message
>> news:jfKdnQgHt52XYijfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
>> > We always squeegee our vinyl shower stall after each use (without any
>> > kind
>> > of cleaning solution), and that seems to keep the walls an doors clean.
>> > However, after a while, all of the horizontal surfaces become covered
>> > with
>> > what looks like dirt. I've tried several solutions to clean these
>> surfaces,
>> > but the only thing that seems to work at all is full strength Mr. Clean
>> and
>> > lots of elbow grease. Even this solution is not entirely satisfactory.
>> > Does anyone have any suggestions that would work better? Would
>> > spraying
>> > something on the walls before squiggling help?
>> > Thanks,
>> > Dan Cordoba
>>
>> You could use an after shower spray. I find it reduces the number of
>> major
>> cleaning I have to do. When I do clean the shower floor (horizontal
>> surface) I like to use automatic dishwasher detergent. I wet the floor
>> and
>> sprinkle on the powder. You can let it sit for a while and then use a
>> sponge or scrub brush. I find it does a great job on my resin shower pan
>> and ceramic tile. Of course, this it too abrasive for high-gloss
>> fiberglass
>> gel-coated fixtures.
>
> I suppose the sodium in the dishwasher detergent turns the soap scum
> into water-soluble compounds. Baking soda works for me. It takes less
> elbow grease than tile cleaner and it doesn't smell.