What is soap scum and is there a green cleaning solution?
Definition: Soap scum is a white or gray filmy layer that covers the surfaces around our showers, bathtubs, and sinks. Soap scum can be found on shower curtains, bathroom fixtures, bathtubs, shower doors, tiling, and more.
Soap scum is actually formed thanks to minerals in tap water that combine with soap and dirt to create a layer of scaliness over the surfaces in our bathrooms. Those with mineral filled hard water are much more likely to have soap scum buildup. Soap scum can be difficult to remove if it's left for too long, because it continues to build up each time the area around it is used. Soap scum that is left to build can sometimes combine with mold or mildew and have other discolorations and odors.
We have a simple green cleaning solution for soap scum as per the following instructions:
- use a 2 litre container with a lid, to hold the solution
- add 2 cups of regular vinegar to the container
- add 3 squirts of Dawn (Dawn dissolves oils) dish detergent to the container
- fill the container with water and shake to mix
Fill a spray pumper with the above solution, we use a convenient 8 inch tall model (see the photo below) which is available from many stores.
After your shower or bath simply squeegee the tub/shower walls to remove excess water. Then spray the walls of the tub/shower, glass sliding doors (or shower curtain) and chrome faucets to dissolve the soap scum. Leave the cleaning solution on the tub/shower to do its work, don't rinse it away.
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