This is the shower that my husband uses. I am — voluntarily — in charge of cleaning the fiberglass shower base. I am not very diligent about it. Obviously. Historically, I have used Lysol Basin Tub & Tile cleaner liquid in the spray bottle. It has “worked”, but it always took me like three applications, lots of letting it sit and soak, then wiping up over and over with a rag. It took forever and still there were always bits of scum left in the anti skid pattern of the fiberglass shower pan. Then the darn dirt would start building up again, fast and furious. So, you can see why I avoided the task: It was sisyphean. But ha!, disgusting fiberglass days are over!
I was trying ROG products and when I received the ROG3, it also said it would clean fiberglass. So I gave it a try and yowza: This fiberglass shower pan cleaned up like a dream — faster and better than anything I have ever tried before.
But, please note:
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Link: It’s expensive, but I think I will buy a lifetime supply this week, just in case — Where to buy ROG3.
winkiesmom says
Will be trying the greener cleaner solutions first – on septic not municipal sewer and have to think about the balance in that system introducing too many chemicals. I use turtlewax or any car wax on shower doors. Water beads right off…no worries. I do it on car windshields too.
Chris says
I agree with the commenter who uses baking soda. Save your money. “Wet” the bottom of my shower and tub with white vinegar and water, sprinkle baking soda liberally and let it sit for about 10 minutes while I clean the rest of the bathroom. Wipe them down and rinse. As clean as your after shots.
I have also found that hair conditioner wiped on dry shower doors allowed to sit for 15-20 minutes works wonders on soap scum.
Sue says
Thank you! The baking soda/vinegar worked with NO fumes!
Brenda Breen says
I have found that laying a layer of paper towels in the bottomof the tub helps hold the cleaner in place while soaking
pam kueber says
I use a rubbermaid-ish cover to cover the drain, quite often….
anna says
I know it has a bit of an odor, but I have found the best, cheapest product to clean my fiberglass tub/shower unit is Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner. Just spread it on the tub or shower bottom with a scrubby pad (no scrubbing needed). After about 10 minutes smear product around with the scrubby and then rinse with water. Not only does it remove soil, but also rust and hard water stains. I use a scrubby that is shaped like an triangle with a handle. (Note: Clorox TBC does not work, only Lysol)
MustangLvr says
I have found that the Magic Erasers work wonderfully without any chemicals or smell. Super cheap, super easy!
Tracy says
Just wondering if any of the previous commenters have had the same great experience as the first. My husbands shower basin turns black. Its a real pain in the tush to clean. Ive been using professional cleaner the kind they use to remove graffiti. I wouldn’t want to spend $65 on cleaner unless it really kicks butt.
Kelsey says
Dawn Dishsoap and Vinegar work just as well and don’t have any of the chemicals in them… I did it with Dawn and vinegar and a little elbow grease and my shower bottom came out looking like new…
Amanda says
Just an FYI… A friend turned me on to this and it works awesomely! Use pledge furniture spray with lemon on your dry glass shower doors to get off the soap scum. Spray a thin layer all over and then use a clean DRY towel to buff off. I usually let it set a minute then use paper towels to wipe off excess then a dry cotton towel to buff. It is seriously amazing! And I’m going to try the rg3 stuff since kaboom with bleach is non existent anymore!
pam kueber says
I am NOT an expert. One thing I “think” I have learned through all this, is that citrus oils are acidic. Which may or may not be a concern…
pixie says
is this stuff sold at home depot or lowes?
pam kueber says
nope, you must order from ROG folks
jenni says
Mr Clean Bathroom Erasers work…
Barb says
ERASERS will remove the gel coat causing the dirt to really stick.