Soap scum is a nuisance that every one has to deal with.  Soap scum is not an easy task because it is made up of different things, such as body oils, mildew, mineral deposits and talc from soap and hard water.   Remove soap scum without the endless scrubbing that usually doesn’t work.  The great news is that you do not have to subject yourself to harsh chemicals to remove soap scum.  See also other bathroom diy ideas.

Here are Some Tips on How to Remove Soap Scum without Harsh Chemicals

• Pour warm vinegar into a spray bottle and apply on the soap scrum.   Let it sit for around 30 minutes and scrub with a sponge or brush.  Rinse with clear water.
• Take a dryer sheet and moisten with water.  Rub onto the dirty area to remove soap scum.  Rinse well with water.
• Mix with one part automatic dishwasher detergent to three parts water.  Spray the solution on the soap scum and let it sit for about 15 minutes and scrub with sponge or brush.  Rinse with water.
• Create a paste of baking soda and water.  Apply to the walls and scrub.  Rinse with water.
• “Skin so Soft” body spray from Avon can effectively remove soap scum.

Tips to Prevent Soap Scum from Building Up

• The best thing to do is to clean your shower directly after it has been used.  The water and humidity will loosen up the build up, making it easier to remove soap scum.   
• Wipe down the walls and doors with a chamois cloth.  To prevent mildew, keep the shower walls dry.
• Keep talc from collecting on the shower stalls by using liquid gel soap instead of solid bar soap.  
• Use lemon oil after your shower to wipe down the shower walls and doors to prevent soap scum. 

How to Make Liquid Soap to Help Prevent Soap Scum

Making your own soap is easy!  All you need is a bar of soap, water, glass heat resistant measuring cup and a pot to melt it.  Choose a soap that is fragrance free and color free. Grate or cube the bar of soap and put into the glass measuring cup with equal amounts of water.   Place the cup inside of a pot that is half full of water.  Turn the stove top on low heat.  Remove the cup with the soap inside once the soap is uniform liquid.  This means there is no separation of the soap and water.  At this time, you can add some vitamins.  Vitamin A and E gel caps can be emptied into the soap.  For a natural antibacterial, add in eucalyptus, tea tree or grapefruit oil. Remove cup and place in container.   As mentioned earlier, liquid soap helps to prevent soap scum.  Make up your own batch for a healthier soap, as well as to help you keep that shower sparkling.

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• |2010-07-01 06:58:46 jully
  HI
  Nice post i like it
  But don't have any idea
  Thanks
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• |2010-08-31 02:42:29 buycountertop@gmail.com  - buycountertop
  Nice post but I don't have any idea I am also looking forward for some helpful suggestions....
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