Sinks and Tubs
Caulking
- Rubbing alcohol or chrome and tile cleaner
Scum
- Apply baby oil on a damp cloth and wipe
- or, Apply liquid fabric softener to clean damp cloth, wipe on shower door then wipe with a clean, dry cloth
- or, Rub lightly with dry, fine steel wool then rinse
Tough Stains
- Spray on oven cleaner, let sit for several hours then rinse thoroughly
- or, Make a paste of peroxide and cream of tartar, scrub thoroughly with a small brush then rinse. if stain persists, spread paste and apply a couple of drops of ammonia, let set for 2 hours, scrub then rinse
Fiberglass
- Clean with baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge, sponge clean then wipe dry
Shower Curtains
- Mildew prevention – soak in salt water before hanging
- Mildew removal – apply baking soda
- Stain removal – wash light colours in machine filled with warm water, 1/2 cup detergent, 1/2 cup baking soda and two large bath towels; add 1 cup vinegar to rinse; do not spin dry; rub with lemon juice and hang immediately
Toilets
Rings
- Rub with fine grade sandpaper
