Will these clean soap scum in bathtub and sink, so I will not need to use an abrasive cleaner? Thanks!
1625632
I don't think so. Being mic re fiber they are better for eithe picking up very small particles like dust or heaven stains like carbon build up in guns
1625633
Hello, I was checking to see what the ratio of polyester/polymide was for these cloths and saw your question. I am a 'green' housecleaner and use these to remove soap scum off of shower doors and tiles! The secret is to not make the microfiber cloth too damp. Just a light spray of vinegar and water and the soap scum will rub away beautifully. However, for your bathtub, the cloth would get too damp and not be effective. I use Bon Ami scrubbing powder and a sponge (scrubber side) for the bathtub and it works really well, as does baking soda in a pinch.
1625634
I need to use an abrasive cleaner. If you are trying to avoid the scratching you might try a product similar to SoftScrub with vinegar mixed in.
1625635
Yes, I use them with Method's All Purpose Spray or Bath Tub & Tile spray to clean bathtub, shower, sinks, tile, granite, marble, etc. Just remember to wash all microfiber cloths separately from other towels and to not use any fabric softener and they will last a long time and do a great job cleaning/dusting/polishing without having to use harsh toxic chemicals.
2029172
I have not used these sponges in the shower but it is worth a try. Make sure you have something powerful to breakdown the soap scum. Ugh, soap scum, my nemisis!
1086418
Good question! I got some on the sink and had to scrub with bathroom cleaner. That's a definite drawback of the product.
151959
Yes, it does remove soap scum on the glass without harming the glass. If there is a build up in the shower stall, spray the shower daily for a week and use a Mr. Clean Scrubber (this was a recommendation I read before purchasing the Wet & Forget). I now use it weekly and am very pleased.
284394
I have not felt the need to use either on mine. I just use dish soap and water. I'm sure the scrubbie would be fine to use
116357
I haven't tried both but I do know this soap leave the sink, counter and everything black. The tub looks dirty where my grandkids bathe so it's scrubbing bubbles everytime. It makes me wonder that some of that is left on my skin
2214689
It is good to get them going in hot/warm water to speed the release of soap but not absolutely necessary. For a very large or dirty load I usually soak them in hot water a bit before I add them. Some times I'll just stick them in the washer let it run a little warm water and then put the clothes in before I turn it on cold and start it so they had a minute to warm up. But actually I went a year just throwing them in the cold water load directly, I guess I just started heating them when I read something suggesting it but they always worked fine before and lasted longer. I try to make a concentrate sometimes but then I use way more than I need too and waste it because it seems weird to only need a spoonful :) do keep in mind if you get stains you will need spot cleaner, these do general cleaning well but stains need a little extra effort.
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I don't see why you would need too, just rinse it well after use. If you did want to anyway, they are pretty tough and would most likely be fine in the washer.
1385353
You probably could, but, scouring is probably not the recomended method. There are cleaners out there that would do a fairly good job without ruining the finish on the tub. Talk to your hardware store expert. I believe Kaboom may be one of their suggestions. Remember that stains, lime build up an soap scum may take different products to do the cleaning. Good luck!
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Yes yes yes!! I got mine back in April of 2013 and I clean my tub out once a week with scrubbing bubbles and no problems at all. Nothing is lifting or anything!! They are wonderful!! I love them!!!
684102
i don't know about for this machine, but i have heard of people using just hot water in these types of machines. I am planning to use hot water & baking soda (pre-mixed),(which I also use in my laundry). it is a chemical, but a "nicer" one. soaps can be hard to remove and i've read that residue can attract future dirt. plus, hard to remove = more water in the rinse = longer to dry = mold growth...potentially?
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I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked well there too. I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked... » Read More I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked well there too. « Show Less
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Recommended cleaning is soapy water and they are dishwasher safe. I haven't used mine yet, but the mats look like they should be very easy to clean.
1538155
I wouldn't recommend abrasive liquid hand cleaner simply because the actual spout for the soap is very small and looks like it would get clogged easily.
1040076
Aspaceia, I haven't used them with hand soap or bar soap but I have used them w liquid Castile soap and they work great. I don't see any reason why they would work well with other kinds of soaps. Think of them like ordinary baby wipes when wet.
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When I cleaned my concrete I sprayed a cleaner on first, then pressure-washed - (I did essentially what Art B. did.). I doubt using cleaner in the washer would clog the system because the pressure is pretty intense, but James Garrett pointed out that the soap works best at lower pressures; I have not used that system. What the real benefit of this attachment is: even blasting, so no streaks, missed areas, and so on. When you finish it looks like a floor scrubber was applied! And of course, you can't beat the decrease in hours you'll spend cleaning!!! Good luck, df.
151957
Soap scum on glass should be relativity easier to remove than on the tub. In my case it required some scrubbing but the results were way better with this product than any other product I've used.