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I have a reglazed tub and only use it for showers, so I just wipe the tub and tile surround down with a towel after I'm finished showering. Both are as clean after 5 years as the day I bought the house.
Best for tub cleaning, use a squeegee at every use to dry the walls.
Do not use bar soap. Use the liquid soap and a wash cloth. That does not give a soap scum build-up like the bar soap does. As for the surface of the tub, follow the manufacturer's recommendations and also pull the tub mat up and let it air dry instead of leaving it to sit on the bottom of the tub, which might grow mold or mildew.
Always run the exhaust fan and let it run for 15-20 minutes or so after the water is drained to take excess moisture out of the air. That is to prevent mold and mildew.
Clean-up is easiest if you prevent the need instead of waiting and doing after it builds up to the point that it is visible.
I gave up on harsh chemicals and use a steam cleaner almost exclusively. Cleaned, sanitized, and no more breathing chemicals. If I let any grime buildup, I just use a bit of Comet cleanser, which is pretty mild.
Good ones are expensive, however. I can't vouch for cheaper ones. Mines is below, about $1,000.
I do not know how safe the heat is on fiberglass, but you don't need much if you don't let the grime build up. You are starting from scratch and shouldn't have any problem keeping it new looking.
Why would i wade? I just put some in the tub every 6 months and use my foot with a rag and clean.
But what you referred to as "hardcore acid" would still come in contact with the skin on your feet, right? Doesn't sound like a great idea unless you wear boots.
But what you referred to as "hardcore acid" would still come in contact with the skin on your feet, right? Doesn't sound like a great idea unless you wear boots.
I gave up on harsh chemicals and use a steam cleaner almost exclusively. Cleaned, sanitized, and no more breathing chemicals. If I let any grime buildup, I just use a bit of Comet cleanser, which is pretty mild.
Good ones are expensive, however. I can't vouch for cheaper ones. Mines is below, about $1,000.
I do not know how safe the heat is on fiberglass, but you don't need much if you don't let the grime build up. You are starting from scratch and shouldn't have any problem keeping it new looking.
I'll second that recommendation for steam cleaners. The steam can get in areas where there are cracks or crevices (bottom side of a shower door, slides, drain parts, etc.) that are near impossible to properly clean otherwise. I've not found them as useful in large areas where the potency of the steam is dissipated.
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But what you referred to as "hardcore acid" would still come in contact with the skin on your feet, right? Doesn't sound like a great idea unless you wear boots.
The steam can get in areas where there are cracks or crevices (bottom side of a shower door, slides, drain parts, etc.) that are near impossible to properly clean otherwise. I've not found them as useful in large areas where the potency of the steam is dissipated.
