How do I get rid of soap scum in my shower?

This indeed is a great question that every individual ask frequently. Let me enlighten you, what exactly a soap scum is? It is the common term used to describe the white solid residue that results when soap mixes with hard water. Hard water basically contains calcium or magnesium that reacts with acidic components of soap to produce lime soap. Soap scum is generally that yellowish ring spread around your bathtub or floor. This is the result of the residue left after every bath. If you delay in cleaning this thick froth would be very difficult to clean. As the time passes, all the water minerals that are responsible for this residue become hard with time.

In fact, Soap scum is not only dirty soap mixed with water but also consists of dirt, dead skin, bacteria and body oils. Nobody would want to bath near such area.

Luckily, I am a professional cleaner working for a recognized end of lease cleaning company in Melbourne. Here, we are taught how to clean complete home effectively and precisely using various essential tools. I even teach the new employees about the tasks they have to perform and the key thing that should be kept in mind while cleaning. Here are the few exclusive techniques that will eradicate soap scum in any shower. However, you can try several other remedies if one of them is not working but implement any new solution, make sure you have rinsed the earlier one. 

1. Borax

   

This is one of the natural minerals used for cleaning. It is commonly used as scouring power and also as a cleaning agent.

Borax gets slippery when used for cleaning so rinse thoroughly to exterminate all traces. It not only destroys mildew and mould but also prevents them from coming back.

It is much safer to use this among various products present in the market. It can even deodorize the foul smell and is super effective in pulling out soap scum. 

Requirements:

• 1 cup of Borax
• 1-2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of dishwashing detergent

Mix the borax, water and detergent thoroughly. The paste formed after mixing should be slightly thicker than the pancake batter.

1.  Apply the paste to the affected region using a soft brush.

2. Make sure you leave the applied solution for at least 15 minutes.

3. Keep in mind that the cleaning solution does not get dried.

4. Now, scrub the region with a soft bristle brush

5. Do not stop until all the soap scum is gone.

6. Wash the area using hot water instantly.

7. Always wipe the region with a dry cloth to make sure that the remaining residue is cleaned.

 

2.Baking Soda

 Baking soda is a salt which is technically called sodium bicarbonate. Its alkaline nature makes him an outstanding cleaning agent. The process of using this for cleaning is quite similar to the previous process.

Requirements:

·         1 cup of baking soda

·        1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent

·        1-2 cups of water

After mixing the resulted solution must have consistency and should exactly thick like a pancake batter.

1.  Apply the solution on the infected area using any brush.

2. let the paste sit for 15 minutes.

3. Mop the area using the brush until all the soap scum is gone.

4. Rinse the region using hot water.

5. Finally, swab the area with the help of any dry cloth to remove the contamination completely.

3.Vinegar

Vinegar is the general household cleaner which consists of 5-20% acetic acid. water and flavourings. It is the natural air filter for your bathroom. Its acidic nature makes it an ideal grease remover.

Requirements:

·         2 cups of white vinegar

·         2 cups of water

·         1/2 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent

 

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and pour the solution in spray bottle.

1. Gently spray the vinegar solution on the soap scum.

2. Give some time to vinegar solution to work on the stain of a bathroom.

3. Rub the area using a soft brush.

4. Rinse the area thoroughly with hot water

5. Clean dry the area for removing any possible contamination left.

The above-mentioned steps are followed by the various end of lease companies in Melbourne. If those tough stains or soap scums still irritating your eyes think no more. Just hire the skilled end of lease cleaners from Melbourne or your nearby area.

To know the end of lease cleaning tips, Follow the link given below:

https://eolvc.wordpress.com/2017/06/12/the-unconventional-guide-to-end-of-lease-cleaning-tips/