Cooking oil spray
Yep, we know, weird but give it a try! Shake the can of cooking oil spray and lightly spray your bathroom tiles. Leave for 5 minutes and then rinse with soapy water
Tumble dryer fabric softener sheets
Wet two or three fabric softener sheets and rub soap scummy areas.
Citrus scented furniture polish
Simply spray onto the soap scum and leave 10-20 minutes before giving it a bit of a scrub with soapy water. Then rinse.
DIY soap scum remover
Ingredients:
1 cup of vinegar
1 cup of dish soap
2 spray bottles
Put the cup of vinegar in the microwave for about 30 seconds
Add to the spray bottle with the dish soap
Shake to mix
Spray onto your soap scum afflicted areas and wait for 5-10 minutes
Spray with clear water in another spray bottle
Turn on the shower for a couple of minutes
Dry with a microfibre cloth
Results will vary and depend on how bad your soap scum is! Give some of these a go – they are cheap and readily available ingredients, and you have nothing to lose – except your soap scum!
Tips to avoid soap scum
- Squeegee your bath or shower area after every use – or wipe down with your towel once you are dry.
- Use liquid soap or shower gel as it’s the fatty acids in bar soap that cause soap scum.
- To prevent soap scum while you enjoy a nice relaxing bath, add a handful of Epsom salts. The soap residue from the bath will go right down the drain and won't get stuck on your tub!
