cleaning fiberglass tubs

[FussyKatie]

I have 2 fiberglass tubs, 7 years old, that are impossible to keep clean-
they've got layer upon layer of ground-in soap scum and gunk. I clean them
every week with a liquid non-abrasive cleaner and a soft sponge, but it
doesn't help very much. Any tips?

Katie

[Bonnie Jean]

I have fiberglass tubs and shower stalls which are 13 years old and have no
problem at all. The best thing I've used thus far is Kaboom, which I bought
in Walmart.

bonnie


"FussyKatie" <acmathis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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I have 2 fiberglass tubs, 7 years old, that are impossible to keep clean-
they've got layer upon layer of ground-in soap scum and gunk. I clean them
every week with a liquid non-abrasive cleaner and a soft sponge, but it
doesn't help very much. Any tips?

Katie

[Phisherman]

Not knowing the details makes this a tough call. You can try this...

3/4 cup Mule Team Borax
1/4 cup Baking Soda
Mix these two powders and add just enough dishwashing liquid to make a
thick paste. I recommend Dawn or Ivory liquid.

I found this paste to be a powerful cleaner for many plastic-based
items, both inside and outside the home. It is inexpensive to make
and reasonably non-toxic.

Have you tried a tub-and-tile bathroom spray? The "scrubbing bubbles"
comes to mind, but any brand should strip away soap scum.

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 03:51:14 GMT, "FussyKatie"
<acmathis@earthlink.net> wrote:

>I have 2 fiberglass tubs, 7 years old, that are impossible to keep clean-
>they've got layer upon layer of ground-in soap scum and gunk. I clean them
>every week with a liquid non-abrasive cleaner and a soft sponge, but it
>doesn't help very much. Any tips?
>
>Katie
>

[Vox Humana]

"FussyKatie" <acmathis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I have 2 fiberglass tubs, 7 years old, that are impossible to keep clean-
> they've got layer upon layer of ground-in soap scum and gunk. I clean
them
> every week with a liquid non-abrasive cleaner and a soft sponge, but it
> doesn't help very much. Any tips?

You can try some Dawn Power Dissolver (found with the dish detergent in the
grocery store.) Spray it on and let it sit for a while, then wipe with a
rag or sponge and rinse. If the gel coat is worn on the tubs, you might not
be able to get them really clean looking.

[ptrcrown]

Katie,

I had success dealing with the same problem using "tub-rite". You can
check it out at www.tub-rite.com. Good luck.

Peter


FussyKatie wrote:
> I have 2 fiberglass tubs, 7 years old, that are impossible to keep
clean-
> they've got layer upon layer of ground-in soap scum and gunk. I
clean them
> every week with a liquid non-abrasive cleaner and a soft sponge, but
it
> doesn't help very much. Any tips?
>
> Katie