problem with soap scum? Any advice?
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It is a lot of work to remove old hard water/soap scum residue. It is almost impervious to hot water, and most chemicals (except very harsh acids) because, it's like plastic once its layered on for a long time. One suggestion I got that really worked on ceramic wall tile (I was cleaning up a dirty rental apt), which not involve burning my lungs with acid vapor in a confined shower space, was to simply physically remove the scum with a razor blade paint scraper. It's the ones people use to remove stickers from windows, etc. You can buy them at hardware stores or dollar stores. (Always be careful and remember where your fingers are while working with a razor!). Firmly and steadily shave/scrape down then across the surface of the dry tiles and you will see many layers of soap scum residue come cascading off (like a powder). You can rinse it all down the drain if you like. Then use the steamer to finish off the remaining residue, then maybe use windex to remove all traces of residue. Voila! The next scheduled cleaning with the steamer should be much faster and easier . Tip: After the tile is all squeeky clean and looks as new, try rubbing it with some Turtle Wax to inhibit build-up till the next regular cleaning.
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This is a soap. A brush and little bit of hot water will do the trick. hope this help!!!
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Had the same problem with several soap brands. Seems as though the underbody dispenser apparatus gets plugged up and allows the pump to be depressed, but has insufficient spring left to allow it to back come up again: thus you get a short stroke/minimal output problem. I tried cleaning it, oiling it, etc... nothing worked. Just replaced that part from Moen's website. Hopefully its a fluke, because it isn't even a year old yet.
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Try scrubbing it with salt. Maybe even boric acid powder. Never use soap of any kind.
197806
Hmm, not sure about soap scum. I have used this to eradicate scratch marks on my cast iron kitchen sink. It works amazingly well. Have you tried baking soda for the soap scum? This has worked for me. It is a great mild abrasive. Does take some elbow grease.
599231
it wilyl clean the mold and mildew. It probably won't clean the soap scum. Unlikely to cause any harm.
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There is a halfway mark for the soap. I do half of that for a full load. I use a HE washer. Anything more and it develops stink issues from detergent build up.
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I had difficulty getting enough steam built up to get rid of soap buildup. It seems a bit underpowered. Hope this helps.
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I use a scrub daddy scrubber from QVC on mine with Dawn liquid soap and that should do the job. Hope it helps if not I would contact Rachael Ray.com and tell them about your problem
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We have had the same problem ,multiple times ,w/this despenser. It doesn't last long until the pump is sprung & unable to release the soap. Very frustrating. This past time we contacted the seller & they sent us another, not the same one, thank goodness. So far, so good. It is much better. We'll keep our fingers crossed!
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I've done that and it's worked out ok. I'd be very careful with what you use. You do not want too much soap. Less is better. Also important - cleaning of the machine afterwards.
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Hmm never had that issue. I though the soap may have been for something else, but I'll remember that. I do know it would make noise if there wasn't enough water in the tank.
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Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care,Rich Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time.... » Read More Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care,Rich « Show Less
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I don't know, but seems worth a try. I think I will try that, sounds like great idea actually! Works great with soap.
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Hmm... We've refilled ours several times without issue... Does the pump portion work (i.e. go up and down) but no soap comes out? Did you try emptying it and adding more water to the soap and water mixture? May be possible that the soap mixture is too thick...
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I use Epsom salts, but I wouldn't use soaps or oils. They'll get in the works and gum it up.
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I buy soap nuts only from Greenwill. Tired of the poor product and service from another seller!