does anyone have a home made cleanser recipe that will get our tub and shower clean without scratching the surface?

we're trying to find a cleanser that we can use in our bathtub/shower that won't scratch the (plastic? or fiberglass?)surface (it's one of those 3 piece tub surrounds). i've found a lot of different cleanser recipes, but none mention this specific purpose.

thanks

-- dave (nesleinevad@yahoo.com), January 11, 2001

Answers

Vinegar will get the lime off easily. It will clean a bathtub, sink, and toilet. Baking soda works out well. Use a non-abrasive scrubbie.

-- Cindy (atilrthehony_1@yahoo.com), January 11, 2001.

Try Baking soda. It will safely clean these surfaces and is recommended by the manufactures. I use it all the time. It requires a little more elbow grease but it is non-toxic and friendly to septic systems.

-- Cheryl (bramblecottage@hotmail.com), January 11, 2001.

We have wiped the tub with vinegar, then worked baking soda into it to start a reaction. Worked like "scrubbing bubbles". Also have used vinegar or baking soda by themselves. When I was a 20 something bachelor, I used straight Coca Cola (high in acids) or toothpaste (low abraisive, high polish effect) to clean the tub and sinks.

-- Jay Blair in N. AL (jayblair678@yahoo.com), January 11, 2001.

The vinegar works better if it is heated first. Spray warm vinegar, let sit for 15 minutes, then scrub with scrubber sponge.

-- Earthmama (earthmama48@yahoo.com), January 11, 2001.

I use baking soda and vinegar also. It works for just about anything. If you have stains use lemon and then the baking soda or borax works well. I freshen my drains with 1/4 c. baking soda and 1 c. vinegar. Just pour in and let foam, flushing with warm water afer 5-10 mins. One more thing, i got a deal on some cases of Bon Ami and it is non-abrasive and works very well. I got a deal, otherwise i just make my own. SM

-- Shau Marie in WI (shau@centurytel.net), January 11, 2001.

Shocked, discusted, or amused, here goes: uric acid. Helps to eliminate athelete's foot fungus, too!

-- Kathy (catfish@bestweb.net), January 11, 2001.

Kathy, Uric acid? It must be Uric......it sure ain't Myic!!! John

-- John in S. IN (jsmengel@hotmail.com), January 14, 2001.