{"id":1452,"date":"2018-10-01T18:32:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T18:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2022-11-28T22:17:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T22:17:17","slug":"3-best-ways-removing-shower-stains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/3-best-ways-removing-shower-stains\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Best Ways Of Removing Shower Stains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Whether it&#8217;s you, a relative, or pretty much anyone for that matter, <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingofmaids.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-your-bathroom\/\">we have all experienced a dirty shower<\/a><\/span>. Those pesky shower stains that build up over the course of a few days or weeks can sometimes be very\u00a0difficult to remove. In this post we have gathered a <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/marketplace\/\">list of the best cleaning services in the industry<\/a><\/span> to give us their input on the best ways to remove these stains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Groovy Maid, LLC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.groovymaid.com\/\">Groovy Maid<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in\u00a0Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">-Spray the shower thoroughly with cleaner and wait 15 minutes before washing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">-Using proper cloth or sponges that will not scratch the surface, such<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">as melamine foam or more commonly known as magic erasers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">-Make a baking soda paste with baking soda powder and water. Use this<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">to remove hard stains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/iStock-838881774-1024x683-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Brighter Day Maids<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Brighter Day Maids is a residential cleaning company based in\u00a0Torrington, CT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For general cleaning:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">We like to use a mixture of baking soda &amp; sea salt as a scouring powder. This scouring powder is great for use on tubs\/shower floors and sinks. Use a scouring pad on smooth surfaces and a scouring brush on stone\/tile surfaces, it gets rid of most stains, mildew &amp; hair product residue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For soap scum stains:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">We use our DIY shower cleaner. It is a mixture of water, 12 ounces of white vinegar, 12 ounces of liquid blue Dawn dish soap and a good old scouring pad. Being careful not to use on stone surfaces because vinegar is very acidic and can etch stone surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Limescale stains:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For those tougher jobs where our natural products have no affect we will use Lime-A-Way cleaner to remove limescale from around the drains, this is what we do as a last resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For any remaining stubborn stains:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">We finish up with a magic eraser. Sometimes no amount of scouring, even with a pad or powder will remove those stubborn dirt stains you see at the bottom of your tub\/shower. The magic eraser definitely does wonders removing these. That&#8217;s about it we keep it pretty simple using minimal products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/45912-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Maid In Spokane<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.maidinspokane.com\/\">Maid In Spokane<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Spokane, WA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Steam! Looking for a way to make that shower glass door look brand new, but don&#8217;t want the toxic chemicals in your home or to spend hours scrubbing away at it? Steam is the way to go. There are a variety of steamers on the market that are sold with attachments that allow you do everything from cleaning the oven to cleaning tile and grout, but back to the shower.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prepare a spray bottle with equal parts water and vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fill steamer with distilled water and turn it on. (Allow steamer about 10 minutes to warm up)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">While waiting for steamer to warm, spray the areas you plan to clean with the vinegar and water mixture<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the steamer is warm grab one of the sponge like attachments, and go after the stains<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Squeegee the surface dry and admire your work!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Drill Brush Attachment! These are life savers in our line of work. These little attachments can be purchased on amazon or even bought locally at some hardware stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Spray down your target area with vinegar and water (for really tough stains use CLR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Let sit for 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Attack the area with the drill brush and watch the hard water stains disappear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Razor Blade. A razor blade is a great last resort for really stubborn stains<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Simply spay the stained area with a vinegar, water, Dawn dish soap mixture (only a drop of Dawn)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Be sure to keep the surface wet to reduce chance of scratching\u00a0it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Keeping the razor at a 45 degree angle, work at the stain in only one direction. Taking the razor back and forth will damage the glass surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dry the glass and clean with vinegar water mixture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/81wyRlMCGsL._SL1500_-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">HostClean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/hostclean.uk\/\">HostClean<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Glasgow, Scotland.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Vinegar<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mix a spray bottle with 50% water and 50% vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Spray the solution in your tub and shower<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wait a couple of minutes before wiping clean<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Lemon juice<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Using a spray bottle, spray lemon juice onto the surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse with water after 10-15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wipe dry straight after<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Baking soda and vinegar<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mix both ingredients together and wait for the reaction to settle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With the remaining mixture, smear the surface of the stain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Let it sit for 10-15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Scrub and rinse with water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wipe dry straight after<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shower_door_l1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Clean Corp<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancorp.biz\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Clean Corp<\/span><\/a> is a residential cleaning company based in Atlanta, GA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cleancorp.biz\/\">Atlanta cleaning<\/a><\/span>\u00a0experts at\u00a0Clean Corp\u00a0know firsthand how frustrating it can be to remove shower stains. To effectively remove the stains the cleaners create a paste consisting of half white vinegar and half baking soda. Next spread the paste on the shower surface and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Next scrub the surface and rinse. After rinsing the surface, wipe the surface with a dry cloth to prevent new water stains from developing.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you don\u2019t have baking soda but you do have vinegar or vice versa, you can use either product by itself and get great results. When using vinegar, spray it on the surface and let it sit for 15 minutes, scrub and rinse with hot water. The technique when using baking soda is similar. Sprinkle the surface with the baking soda and wet the scrub brush. Scrub the surface and rinse clean with hot water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, the pumice stone is one of our favorite cleaning techniques. The most important thing to remember is to make sure the stone stays wet, otherwise it can damage the surface. Scrub the surface with the pumice stone until the stain is gone. Rinse and dry the surface to complete the cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/519vjmBDwL._SY300_QL70_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The Cleaning Executives:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Cleaning Executives is a residential cleaning company based in Nashville, TN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">How to Clean Shower Head Build Up:<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Grab a ziploc bag, a rubber band or hair tie, some white vinegar, and clean towels.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. Pour the white vinegar in a bag and tie the bag around the shower head.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. Let it soak for 5 to 10 min.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">4. Remove and wipe off excess debris.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">How to Clean Tile &amp; Grout:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Grab a grout brush &amp; diluted spray bottle of Clorox.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. Spray the solution directly onto the grout.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. Let it dwell for 2 min.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">4. Use the grout brush in the grout in a back &amp; forth vertical motion.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">5. Use a clean cotton cloth and wipe residue away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cleaning-shower-head-amazing-11-incredible-advanced-best-way-to-clean-pleasant-4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Sparkly House Cleaning<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sparklyhousecleaning.com\/\">Sparkly House Cleaning<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Milwaukee, WI.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Depending on the age of the shower and how much time has passed since the last professional cleaning, there are a few different methods we use to address hard water stains and soap\/scum buildup in showers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">We prefer to keep our products and solutions as green as possible, so we often start with one of the following methods&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Vinegar &amp; water dilution &#8211; spray and leave on for a few minutes, scrub with a scratchless sponge, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth. Vinegar and water is a great solution for glass shower doors as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. Baking soda &amp; vinegar &#8211; make a paste and spread it around the trouble areas, let it sit for 15 minutes, scrub with a scratchless sponge, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. Barkeepers Friend, we like to purchase the spray kind since it is easy and convenient to apply and helps cover more areas than the powder or the paste. Spray throughout tub\/shower, let it sit for 15 minutes or so, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At times, for tougher stains, a toilet bowl cleaner and a sponge can help break down buildup.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bfk-bathroom-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Eco Clean Cleaning Service<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Eco Clean is a residential cleaning company based in New Orleans, LA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When removing shower stains, there is a question that needs to be answered first: What material is the shower made of?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If your shower happens to be made of marble or granite, use only a ph-neutral cleaning agent (nothing too acidic). Acids such as white vinegar (my go-to cleaner) etch marble and cause discoloration of granite. So on these stone surfaces, use instead a teaspoon of castile soap added to a water-filled spray bottle (add a few drops an essential oil of your preference, if you like) and a wet rag or non abrasive sponge and wipe\/rub until the stains disappear. If the stains are being stubborn, use Bon Ami (my favorite eco-friendly powder cleanser &#8211; made of egg shells!!). Sprinkle a bit over the stains, spray with the cleaning mixture that you made and rub with a wet rag or sponge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For tile showers, my favorite stain remedy is white vinegar! White vinegar is the most magical substance that I\u2019ve found for cleaning pretty-much anything (minus marble). I fill a spray bottle with half water and half white vinegar, add about six drops of an essential oil that I like and shake to mix. Spray the tile with this mixture and wipe\/rub with a wet rag. I also use an eco-friendly scouring pad if the stain is stubborn. If you need a little more friction to remove the stain, a few sprinkles of Bon Ami works great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For fiberglass, you can follow the same recipe as used for tile minus the scouring pad. The scouring pad will scratch the fiberglass.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tile-cleaning-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Beyond Cleaning\u00a0Group<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondcleaninggroup.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Beyond Cleaning Group<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a residential cleaning company based in Gold Coast, Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Here in Australia, all you need for a sparkling new shower is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Selleys Rapid Mold Killer, Oates Grout Brush,\u00a0Mr Clean Steel Scrubs, dish soap\u00a0and a little known product called Magic Kleen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1.<\/b>\u00a0First up, tackle the mold. I&#8217;ve tried just about every mold removal product available and by far the most effective and the easiest on the lungs and eyes is Selley&#8217;s Rapid Mold Killer. Spray it on, wait 2 minutes and then hit any remaining areas with your grout brush. This will remove 99% mold stains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2.<\/b>\u00a0&#8216;Efflorescence\u2019 is the name of incredibly tough white stains on some floor tiles, generally occurring around grout joints due to its porous nature. For professional house cleaners that carry a limited kit, the best way to remove this type of stain is with Mr Clean Steel Scrubs or steel wool. Gently scourer the area and watch it disappear before your eyes. No need for harsh and expensive chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3.<\/b>\u00a0Believe it or not, dish soap is a must have for cleaning showers. Not only is it great for shower screens (professional window cleaners use dish soap), it is also perfect for the grime that accumulates on the bottom half of the shower. A lot of the grime is made up of dirt and oils from your body, so you will find it is fairly resistant to bleaches. Dish soap is perfect for oils because it&#8217;s molecule is both hydrophilic (loves water) and hydrophobic (hates water). The long hydrophobic tail of dish soap molecules attaches to oil and dirt molecules, trapping them in a water loving capsule, allowing the oil to be washed away with water. Put a little dish soap on your soft scourer and gently scrub the bottom tiles. Rinse, dry and they&#8217;re good as new!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Bonus:<\/b>\u00a0How to Remove Shower Screen Fog<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Five years in the field gave me the time to test everything I could think of to remove shower screen fog. The only product I have found that stood up to its claims is Magic-Kleen, produced by a chemist in Mackay, Queensland, which happens to be home to some of the countries hardest water. Magic-Kleen is a non-abrasive powder. Simply wet a non-scratch scourer and dip it in the powder, then scrub the glass. The glass will become smoother as the scale lifts. My love for this product has prompted me to become a distributor. Magic Kleen will be available from <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondcleaninggroup.com\/\">beyondcleaninggroup.com<\/a><\/span> from September 2018. Contact us and reference this article for a special BookingKoala discount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A09802a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">BusiBee Cleaning<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">BusiBee Cleaning is a residential cleaning company based in Philadelphia, PA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mr. Clean Eraser: for mold stains, water stains and tough dirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">How to- An eraser is great for tackling stubborn spots, marks and more. It wipes effortlessly and makes effective results. It can be used for dirt rings, water leaks and rough areas that won\u2019t let up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mini Grout Brush: for hard to reach mold, dirt and grime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">How to- A grout brush is good for several things than just grout. It can be used to clean out tight spaces and small cracks where a sponge can\u2019t get. Getting different sized brushes can come in handy for different jobs!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Microfiber Cloths: to wipe water stains, shine fixtures and glass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">How to- A microfiber cloth reigns best for multiple uses. We use the clothes to shine fixtures and make it spotless. They\u2019re also great for drying out surfaces and scrubbing away any stagnant dirt that needs extra wiping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cleaning-shower-glass-man-wearing-gloves-rag-32332887-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Sophia&#8217;s Cleaning Service<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sophiascleaning.net\/\">Sophia&#8217;s Cleaning Service<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Brookfield, IL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">#1 Distilled white vinegar is an incredible household cleaner for many cleaning tasks, especially your shower. First, put the vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the stain. Then let the heavily soaked stain sit for about 15-20 minutes and the acidity of the vinegar will begin to break down the stain. Afterwards, simply scrub the stain off with a soft-bristled brush, sponge or even an old toothbrush for any small areas or corners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">#2 For tougher stains, try sprinkling the stain with some baking soda and scrubbing the stain with a vinegar-soaked cloth. For an even stronger result, lay a vinegar-soaked cloth over the stain after sprinkling the baking soda and allow it to set for 10 minutes then remove the cloth and scrub it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">#3 Lemons are a good alternative as well to removing shower stains including soap scum and rust. Just rub half a lemon directly onto the stain and let it set for about 30-60 seconds and it should begin to come off. You can also squeeze lemon juice directly onto a sponge and then scrub the stain. Dry off the lemon juice with a clean cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/lemon-cleaner-feat-770x450-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Mya Cleaning Services<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myacleaningservice.com\/\">Mya Cleaning Services<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Los Angeles, CA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Have a Regular Bathroom Cleaning Habit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Like any habit, once you do it a few times, doing it each time will get easier and quicker to do. Always keep a spray bottle filled with vinegar and water solution\u00a0handy,\u00a0if you are wanting an eco-friendly cleanser.\u00a0After each bath or shower, be sure to quickly spray your solution and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse and wipe down. The vinegar will prevent mildew and hard water stains to build up. If you want it looking like new, be sure to do this each time you are done using the shower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prevent Hard Water Stains<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">While following step one above, if you haven&#8217;t had your bathroom professionally cleaned, you can help maintain your shower in between cleanings. If you already have excess hard water stains, you will find that using lemon can help remove these tough stains. You can use fresh lemon juice in a spray bottle, especially the shower head and faucets, as this is where most of the grime and water scale can\u00a0build up. You can then brush and clean using a soft bristle brush using circular motions to get rid of the stains. Afterwards, you can rinse and wipe the area clean. Another great way to keep the shower head from clogging with grime or water scale is putting a small plastic bag filled with vinegar, dipping the shower head in, and let it sit in the solution for a few minutes until you see the water spraying evenly. Be sure to wipe it down clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prevent Mold and Mildew<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you haven&#8217;t guessed it yet, vinegar is your best friend when it comes to preventing stains and maintaining your shower clean. If for some reason your shower is full of mold and mildew, you can clean the areas affected using a paste of vinegar and baking soda. Depending on how bad the mildew is, make enough paste to use in the entire area. Apply the paste evenly and let it sit for about 15 minutes and scrub the area in circular motions. Rinse and clean dry. Another great way to prevent and clean up mold is using a paste consisting of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Applying and using the same method as with the baking soda and vinegar paste, this too can help remove and prevent mold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If using eco-friendly products isn&#8217;t as important, one cleanser that is mostly used in homes is bleach.\u00a0Since it\u00a0kills both mold and mildew, many families use this cleanser. If you check\u00a0commercial bathroom cleaners\u00a0you will find that most of them\u00a0contain\u00a0bleach\u00a0for this reason. However,\u00a0you can\u00a0use straight bleach\u00a0with water to destroy mold, mildew, bacteria and many stains on your shower.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_126301235-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Eloise Cleaning Services<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eloisecleans.com\/\">Eloise Cleaning Services<\/a><\/span> is a residential home cleaning company based in\u00a0Wilmington, NC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Gel Scrub<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Gel Scrub is a highly-acidic product that can be purchased at any commercial cleaning supply company. It is great for removing stains from the bottom of the tub, but is best at removing all hard water stains on tubs, tile, and glass. All you need to do is spray the product on the stained area, agitate, wait 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. No elbow grease required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Baking Soda and White Vinegar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The key to this method is: dwell time. Let the baking soda do the work. Heat up the water and let the shower run for 5 minutes. Apply a thick layer of baking soda on the desired areas to clean and agitate\u00a0it into a paste. Let the paste sit overnight, scrub, and rinse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Soft-bristle Pad + Elbow Grease<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When worse comes to worse and nothing else is working, then roll up your sleeves and use some good, old-fashioned elbow grease. The right tool can go a long way. A bristle pad paired with the proper cleaning chemicals will get the job done in a pinch.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Shower-cleaning-baking-soda-in-combination-with-the-vinegar-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Soul Maids<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Soul Maids is a residential cleaning company based in Brooklyn, NY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Squirt several drops of liquid dish soap on the shower floor. Smooth the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">soap over the floor with a cloth. Allow the soap to set overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dust the shower floor with a thin layer of baking soda, then wet a cloth<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">with white vinegar. Scrub the stain with the cloth. If the stain doesn&#8217;t<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">come off easily, lay the vinegar-soaked cloth over the mark. Let it set<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">for a few minutes, then remove the cloth and rinse the floor with water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Combine 1 gallon of water with 1\/2 cup white vinegar, 1\/4 cup baking<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">soda and 1 cup ammonia if the stain remains. Put on rubber gloves and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">open a window for ventilation, if possible. Pour some of the mixture<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">over the stain, then scrub it in with a soft-bristle brush or sponge.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse with clean water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To ward off mold and mildew, keep the shower curtain or door open after<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">bathing. This lets the shower dry out faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To clean porcelain fixtures, make a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">and 1 part cream of tartar. Smooth the paste over the surface and let it<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">set for 30 minutes before rinsing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Warnings:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If your shower floor is made of marble, brown stains might be caused by<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">rust. Some marble may contain iron deposits. If water leaches into the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">tile, it can cause the iron to rust. If you suspect this, check the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">grout for cracks and have them filled before trying to remove the stain.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Never mix ammonia with bleach &#8212; when these two substances combine,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">toxic fumes form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/41Jt8tTgyVL._SY355_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Ingenious Cleaning<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ingenious Cleaning is a residential cleaning company based in Philadelphia, PA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners.\u00a0When cleaning an acrylic bathtub, stay away from harsh astringent powders such as Comet and Ajax, as well as harsh chemicals like bleach. Acrylic is a soft material and is therefore easily damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. Distilled white vinegar makes an excellent natural cleaning solution, especially on smooth surfaces like acrylic that release stains easily. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and keep it on hand for routine bathroom cleaning tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. Use a bleach-free commercial cleaning spray.\u00a0Products like Lysol All Purpose Cleaner, Kaboom, Shout! and Scrubbing Bubbles shower cleaner are good for eating away at tough stains without damaging delicate surfaces. Since most of these products contain a similar combination of ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/soap_scum-shower.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Oranges &amp; Lemons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dtlaclean.com\/\">Oranges &amp; Lemons<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Los Angeles, CA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When cleaning showers, what we use is a combination of a Soft Scrub Solution and a Magic Eraser Sponge on the tile, porcelain and hardware. Just make sure the magic eraser is a little damp then apply a bit of the Soft Scrub to the sponge. It\u2019s also great for removing limescale from the glass. This can be used on clear plastic shower curtains as well. We also apply a Rain-X treatment that keeps the shower glass steam free, as well as any mirrors in the bathrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2015-12-14-1450108653-9841019-Showercurtainlinerbestdesignwithlargetubbathroominwoodflooringbathroomandwalltileverynice-thumb-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Best Cleaning NOLA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestcleaningnola.com\/\">Best Cleaning NOLA<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in New Orleans, LA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For a green solution: Mix in a bottle: lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda and water. Spray throughout and wait for 5 minutes. Scrub with white Clorox sponge while pouring more baking soda on the surface. Rinse well with hot water and repeat the process if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Conventional chemicals: Use a peroxide such as Lysol with peroxide and scrub with Bar Keepers. Rinse well with hot water and repeat the process if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cleaning-shower-faucet-with-spectra-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Cleaning Studio<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleaningstudio.us\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Cleaning Studio<\/span><\/a> is a residential cleaning company based in New York City, NY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Spray all-purpose cleaner and clean your shower tiles with a microfiber scrubbing cloth. Make sure to dry your shower walls to prevent mold, you can use a squeegee\u00a0or microfiber cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean your grout and tub with Soft Scrub. Apply the paste and scrub the grout with a thin brush or old toothbrush and clean your tub with a microfiber sponge\u00a0to remove any stains or soap residue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Remove any hard water stains from your shower head,\u00a0handles, and shower spout with essential oils. Add a few drops to your microfiber cloth, then rub the chromed surface and with the dry side of your cloth, polish in circles until you leave it shiny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/How-to-clean-shower-head-holes-1129x675-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Maid Smart<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/maidsmart.io\">Maid Smart<\/a><\/span> is a residential cleaning company based in Princeton, NJ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At Maid Smart we focus on the long term well being of homes. Using harsh chemicals is only a last resort. This is because a lot of harsh chemicals can damage the surface of objects. Removing the protective layers and creating microscopic pits. This can also make your shower surfaces more susceptible to staining and can increase the amount of bacteria or mold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Using green products with balanced pH before attempting to use harsh chemicals is highly recommended. We don\u2019t recommend any specific brand as there are many that could work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Below are 3 Methods you can use to help remove stains in your shower:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Green Method:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean your shower out with a good green general cleaner to remove any surface scum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Apply vinegar and let it soak for about 10 minutes to help remove cleaner residue (Only do this step if the surface is not natural stone).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse out the shower with cold water to remove the vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">After you\u2019ve rinsed out the shower sprinkle banking powder on the surface, then apply peroxide to the baking powder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Scrub with a soft microfiber cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse the shower out with cold water and repeat steps if stain persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Harsh Chemical Method 1:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean your shower out with a good green general cleaner to remove any surface scum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Apply vinegar and let it soak for about 10 minutes to help remove cleaner residue (Only do this step if the surface is not natural stone).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse out the shower with cold water to remove the vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Try using a product like Bar Keepers Friend and letting it sit on the stains for the recommended time list on the container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Scrub surfaces with a soft plastic brush.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse the shower out with cold water and repeat steps if stain persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Harsh Chemical Method 2:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean your shower out with a good green general cleaner to remove any surface scum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Apply vinegar and let it soak for about 10 minutes to help remove cleaner residue ( Only do this step if the surface is not natural stone).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse out the shower with cold water to remove the vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fill a spray bottle with a solution of \u00bc Bleach and \u00be cold water. Spray the solution on the surface of the shower and let sit for 10-15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Scrub surfaces with a soft plastic brush.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rinse the shower out with cold water and repeat steps if stain persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bookingkoala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-cleaning-shower_g6pntv-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The next time you are cleaning a dirty shower remember these tips and tricks to help you get rid of those stains. Whether you are making your own vinegar mix or using a magic eraser there are plenty of ways that can help you out in a moments notice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it&#8217;s you, a relative, or pretty much anyone for that matter, we have all experienced a dirty shower. Those pesky shower stains that build up over the course of a few days or weeks can sometimes be very\u00a0difficult to remove. 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