Shower can house mold, scum, hard water stains, and more. But can you use Fabuloso to clean the bathroom and shower areas? How do you use it to clean the shower, bathtub, tiles, and floor? Can it be used to eliminate stubborn stains? Read on to find out.
Can You Use Fabuloso to Clean the Shower?
Fabuloso and Fabuloso Complete are designed to clean hard non-porous surfaces of your home including bathrooms, bathtubs, and showers.
Soap scum and hard water stains are unsightly and make your bathroom areas look dull and unclean. Having the right cleaner does wonders if it is used correctly and as per instructions.
Fabuloso will help you in tackling the following types of messes in your shower:
1- Stains from Hard Water
These appear as whitish residue. This is from mineral deposits such as calcium and magnesium. Mix water and vinegar to get rid of such stains.
2- Mold
Mold can be black or green and is common in the corners. Mix baking soda and vinegar and apply to the areas and let it remain for a few hours. Then clean the area with Fabuloso.
3- Soap Scum
This is also white in color. Spray a mix of vinegar and water and leave on for 10 minutes. scrub the area, rinse with water, and dry the area completely.
4- Pink Stains
These stains are due to water that is low in chlorine. To eliminate, either add chlorine to your water supply or clean the area with bleach.
5- Yellow Stains
These are due to the accumulation of oils, and tannins in the water. Remove them using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.
How To Use Fabuloso to Clean the Shower?
How often you clean the shower depends on the number of family members who use it. It should be cleaned regularly to avoid grime from building up. It is also advisable to deep clean the areas at least once a month.
Fabuloso is a handy multi-purpose cleaner that comes in various scents, including lavender, lemon, and tropical spring. Any of these products cut through grime and grease. Fabuloso Complete removes limescale, so it is ideal for showers and bathtubs.
Before cleaning the shower, shower glass, floor bathtub, and sink gather your cleaning supplies. These include:
1- Fabuloso
2- Gloves
3- Sponges
4- Bucket
5- Mop
6- Bowl
7- Microfiber cloths
8- Squeegee (for the glass areas)
You may also want to keep vinegar and baking soda handy in case of mold.
Cleaning the Shower Wall Tiles
STEP 1: To clean shower tiles, it may be easier to use a spray bottle. Mix 1/8 cup of Fabuloso and water in a spray bottle.
STEP 2: Spray the solution on the tiles and let it sit for a few minutes.
STEP 3: Use a non-abrasive scrubber to avoid scratching the tiles and damaging the grout.
STEP 4: Gently scrub the shower heads and soap holders.
STEP 5: Rinse the entire area with warm water to remove the dirt that has been scrubbed off.
STEP 6: Wipe the tiles with a dry clean cloth to avoid water spots from forming.
Follow the instructions below for a deeper clean:
STEP 1: Remove soap scum from the tiles and grout using a non-abrasive scrubber and Fabuloso.
STEP 2: Turn the shower on to the hottest setting and let it run for a few minutes. This loosens up built-up grime.
STEP 3: Spray the area with the Fabuloso and water solution and gently scrub.
STEP 4: Rinse with water to remove the Fabuloso and water solution.
STEP 5: Use a clean cloth to dry the area.
If there is mold, spray the area with vinegar and let it sit for about an hour. Wipe the area with a microfiber cloth, then clean as normal with Fabuloso.
Cleaning the Shower Glass
Removing hard water stains from the shower glass is essential, to prevent the permanent build-up of such stains and soap scum. These stains and scum leave your shower glass looking dull and dark.
STEP 1: Spray the Fabuloso solution on the glass and allow it to remain for 10 minutes.
STEP 2: Gently scrub the entire glass area with the sponge.
STEP 3: Rinse off the area with clean water and a clean sponge. Remove excess water with the squeegee.
STEP 4: Dry the area using a microfiber cloth.
Always squeegee the area after showering to prevent mold from forming. Open the windows to air the entire area out.
Cleaning the Shower Tub
Fabuloso is quite versatile. It can be used to clean your bathtub too. Use the following steps:
STEP 1: Remove all the bath products from the bathtub.
STEP 2: Spray the Fabuloso and water combination all over the bathtub and let it remain for 5-10 minutes.
STEP 3: Scrub the bathtub gently in circular motions with a non-scratch sponge.
STEP 4: You can also put some Fabuloso on the sponge and keep scrubbing till all the scum has come out.
STEP 5: Rinse the sponge out, pour some more Fabuloso on it and scrub the faucets, bath handles, and the drain of the bathtub.
STEP 6: Rinse the entire area with warm water to remove the scum and dirt and finally, wipe with a dry clean cloth.
If there is mold, spray some vinegar and let it remain for a while to eliminate it. Then clean as normal with Fabuloso.
Cleaning the Shower Floor
The bathroom floor should be the last thing you clean, after the tub, sink, shower, and toilet areas. To clean the bathroom floor, follow the steps below.
STEP 1: Combine ¼ cup in a gallon of warm water in a bucket.
STEP 2: To remove stains from the floor, pour a little Fabuloso on a sponge and gently scrub the stains off.
STEP 3: After removing stains, mop the floor.
You can also use Fabuloso Complete to clean the floors. It contains active ingredients which provide a deeper clean. Use Fabuloso Complete in the same quantity as regular Fabuloso.
Final Remarks!
Fabuloso is the right multi-purpose cleaner for hard, non-porous surfaces of the Bathroom area. Deep clean all the areas once a month. Strive to keep the areas clean and dry to avoid the build-up of scum, grime, stains, and mold. After cleaning, air the bathroom out.
