I have a textured bathtub floor that I can not get clean. My mom has the same type of bathtub, and between the two of us, we can't find anything that will clean deep down in the grooves of the textured surface.
have you tried baking soda?
mr. clean magic eraser?
the magic eraser works great on semi rough surfaces, it works great on the fridge and stove
i used to work for an apartment complex, and the maintenance workers would use boric acid to clean the tubs. If you decide to use this product make sure you rince the tub before use.
I have had this problem at several of my jobs (I clean private residences) the only thing I found that actually works is kaboom
(The purple container) win the tub is dry spray, let it sit for 2 or 3 minutes, don't let it dry and then take a plastic bristle broom and scrub, you will be amazed how clean that will get the tub.
Babs Ca.
Have you tried baking soda and vinegar? First apply one, vinegar probably best, since you want to thoroughly cover the tub flooring. Sprinkle baking soda and let bubble. Put in a little more if you like.
The Works is great for bathrooms. Pour on or spray on, wait a few seconds and it wipes clean instantly with no elbow grease!
Use Mr. Clean erasers, I ahve the same type of tub, and that's all I use. I don't even have to use a cleaning solution!
We had the tub that was originally put into the house 50 years ago and I could NOT get it clean no matter what I tried. Finally I resorted to pouring a jug of bleach in and filling it with hot water and letting it soak for awhile. That helped but what finally did the most good was oven cleaner. I sprayed it on, let it sit and then washed it down.
I have a textured floor in my tub also, and the first thing I thought of, is an eraser pad! The textured tub floors, tear these to shreds. It does NOT work. Sure it works great on any smooth surface that has grime, but not on a textured tub floor!
Thank you everyone! We are going try some of your methods.
Judy in Florida
Try easy off oven cleaner in the blue can. Seems to work best for me!
I tried this tonight and boom, beautiful white tub! First spray oven cleaner, let set 15 minutes then wet tub. I used the shower head for just a minute to moisten. Then use Mr Clean sponge to scrub and, boom, it's clean!
I have a cleaning business and I have fits with this so this morning I used comet and a wire brush very lightly it works great!
Comet is what I have used for many years. Great for cleaning the tub and sink. It's made in the USA and distributed by The Spic and Span company. Website: www.cometcleanser.com
The quickest way to clean a complete tub/shower complete with textured bottom is Easy Off Blue Fume Free Max! It contains no lye, so it won't harm the acrylic finish. For best results apply in evening and rise away come morning. If your tub/shower is grimy you May have to invest in up to 3-5 cans but it's well worth it.
Is the Easy Off oven cleaner in the blue can not harmful to the tub/shower's hardware, such as the faucets, shower head, or chrome ring around the drain? The reason that I'm asking this is because I discolored my kitchen faucets while I was cleaning my oven racks in my sink. I also have stains on the floor of my tub/shower that are very stubborn to remove, and I just wanted to make sure not to use the wrong product.
The old Pink Tub and Tile WORKED. The works does not work with this problem. :( So sad they discontinued that product.
I used gunk engine cleaner they have a new one says foam engine cleaner it cleaned it spotless I was going to take tub out its a rental but drove me nuts did not hurt shine (like soft scrub) the tub looked like the day I put in I tried everything else
I had a tub like this in a house I rented to 4 guys tub has been gross for over 10 years I said im going to clean or replace it tried all kind of cleaners nothing than found gunk foam engine cleaner its new I said I will try it I sprayed it with it no fumes very very little smell let sit few min used a bath brush it came right off I cant believe it no scratch no dull finish tub came out like brand new the shine was there and yes this is a textured fiber glass tub. I than did the rest of tub all walls came out great with no harm to tub like with soft scrub text me at 8603462445 I will send pic
I used gunk engine cleaner they have a new one says foam engine cleaner it cleaned it spotless I was going to take tub out its a rental but drove me nuts did not hurt shine (like soft scrub) the tub looked like the day I put in I tried everything else
I could literally kiss you for this comment! I have been struggling with a bathtub that would look clean no matter what I used on it for the last 5 years. For someone with OCD and who is also a germaphobe, This has been a complete nightmare for me. UNTIL your comment! My bathtubs are clean again thanks to you!!!! Who knew oven cleaner and magic eraser would literally be actual magic for the tub?!! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much for the before and after photos. So glad that you were able to find help on our site. :)
Ok, so I toyed with this but the fumes are terrible and will cause eye and breathing ( throat) discomforting effects.but yes, it does get it clean with some scrubbing after 5 min.
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I have fiberglass tubs that are a "pebbled" texture. Dirt and stains get ground into the surface and I can't get them out. I've tried everything, Magic Eraser (too much work, plus it takes about 10 to do one tub), fiberglass cleaner, etc. Any suggestions?
By miki from OH
Try this - it works great:
Shower Rinse
32 oz bottle
1C White Vinegar
2T generic dishwasher rinse agent
Fill bottle with water.
Join the club, I have the same problem. The best solution I have found is to take a stiff bristled brush, and your favorite cleaner and apply good old elbow grease. My in-laws all use the cleaner that hangs on the shower head and you push the button when you want it to spray cleaner in your shower/tub. I spent three weeks with them and was very impressed with the results. Their shower stayed sparkling clean in a humid climate, south Texas. Thanks for the recipe bacaa1 I am going to try it.
I used regular gel type toilet bowl cleaner. I poured in into the tub, used a broom to spread and "scrub", let it sit for quite a while (overnight actually) and the next day when I rinsed...it was clean!
I have found that gel toilet bowl cleaner has worked when nothing else has.
Didnt work...
How do you clean the grip or non-skid strips that seem embedded on the bottom of the newer tubs, so they remain white?
The Magic Eraser does a great job for me
I would try using a Clorox spray. Be sure there's good ventilation in the room before you use the spray. Leave it on the strips a few minutes then wipe the tub with a sponge. Rinse well.
I put several drops of dawn dish liquid in the tub, add hotcwater, soak overnight and it usually cleans it up nice. If not, I use vinegar and baking soda and Dawn (no water...just spread it around with enough vinegar to make it spread).
I use Pghgirl's solution and it works; also it is easy to remove so the floor is safe for the next shower.
My method:
sprinkle baking soda on floor of shower or just on strips and add a few drops of blue original Dawn - leave it for a few hours and then add a few drops of vinegar - it will foam. Leave that overnight if possible.
I usually have a long handled 'commode' brush that I save for this job that I can scrub around and mix everything up. Leave it for an hour and then run water in bottom of shower and swish the mixture out - using the same long handled brush.
Run clean water until slippery soap is gone.
Try this every 6 weeks and it will probably remain white that long.
How do I clean the non slip grooves on the bottom of my bathtub? Even after scrubbing, they still look dirty.
By rhona from Scotland
Rhona,
Mr. Clean Magic erasers are the only thing that I have found to really help with spots like that! Otherwise, you can fill slightly with hot water and mix in some bleach overnight. This will likely help for scrubbing in the morning! Good luck!
I do the hot water/bleach method and it does not take more than 30-60 minutes.
Gel gloss. Comes in a pink can and is the best for fiberglass tubs and showers, kitchen counter tops, and solid surfaces like Onyx. Do not buy the aerosol as it always clogs.
My aged permanent shower mat looks dirty with no success of cleansing it. I have used bleach, baking soda, and professional cleansers and still no success.
By Julie
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I clean houses on weekends and one house has 2 tubs and a shower that have a rough texture in the bottom. It's not even 2 years old and they are all stained. Any suggestions?
I have a textured bottom tub. Cleaning it was no use. It was still dingy. Until I cleaned up some spilled shampoo and there was a gleaming white spot!
