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What product is great for daily use on shower walls that are ceramic tile to reduce soap scum build up and mildew?

Harborbreeze | Posted in General Questions on

Is there a product that is safe to use on ceramic tile on the walls in the shower on a daily basis after taking showers?

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  1. davidmeiland | | #1

    How about a squeegee?

  2. Harborbreeze | | #2

    David - thanks for the answer, but l'm interested in cleaning products instead of tools

  3. dankolbert | | #3

    Baking soda & vinegar? Dish soap? What have you tried already?

  4. Harborbreeze | | #4

    Haven't used anything yet..the home is in the final construction stages and we'll move in soon. I want to start off using the best products for keeping the tile clean and looking nice.

  5. davidmeiland | | #5

    There is no need to clean a shower daily with a cleaning product. Drying the walls, floor, and glass with a squeegee every time will extend the periods between cleaning quite a bit. I use a white scotchbrite pad sponge and a very small amount of Bon Ami to clean our glazed tile shower.

  6. jameshowison | | #6

    Lots of good discussion about this at John Bridge Tile Forum:

    http://www.johnbridge.com/articles/showers/tile-showers/

  7. user-1087436 | | #7

    A towel.

  8. Harborbreeze | | #8

    Thanks David -I'll look into the Bon Ami. Thanks James - I'll definitely check out the website.

  9. nvman | | #9

    Elbow grease ...

  10. tommay | | #10

    a solution of soap, water and bleach

  11. MJDesigns | | #11

    Hello Theresa,
    Although I haven't used it myself, I understand the following product is very good!

    http://wetandforget.com/product_wet_and_forget_shower.html

  12. humperdink | | #12

    Once you get in the HABIT of using a squeegee, you won't mind doing it. It only takes a few seconds. Buy one at Walmart for $3.50. Also use liquid soap rather than bar soap. At one time I used Zep Commercial Tub and Tile Cleaner and liked it. It's available at Walmart and Home Depot in a spray bottle or buy a gallon for $7.50.

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