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:
Disclaimer: Here on the blog, as homeowners ourselves, we may try new cleaning products aimed at solving our own cleaning problems; if we think we’ve found something promising to consider, we may write about it. But, we are not professionals. So, please: Do your own research into these products — consult with the manufacturers of your products — about their suitability for your projects before trying them. More info in Terms of Use.
Link: It’s expensive, but I think I will buy a lifetime supply this week, just in case — Where to buy ROG3.
Vickie Peyerk says
Lime-a-way and a micto fiber cloth
pam kueber says
I found Lime Away’s ingredients on the company website here http://www.rbnainfo.com/productpro/ProductSearch.do?brandId=18&productLineId=319&searchType=PL&template=1
If you care about the finish of your fiberglass, you should check with your manufacturer about products / ingredients to consider or conversely, stay away from….
Erin says
Cleaner Recommendation? Anyone use EdFred? I was considering ordering but wanted to give a vinegar solution a try first.
Congrats on the mislabeling discovery! They should send you a few free bottles for that one! :o)
Jo says
I am desperately looking for a cleaner for my one person shower enclosure and I think it is fiberglass. I would love to try this product, but my problem is there is very little ventilation in this bathroom and no window and I am pretty sensitive to chemical odors. Can you let me know if this has any odors that eminate while you are waiting for the 5 minutes to soak? Thank you.
pam kueber says
Jo, you should contact the company directly to get information on their VOCs.
Gracie Rugile says
I use cheap shampoo (vo 5) or sauve…and a wash cloth. Use a lot, It cleans beautifully…pretty smell.
Susan says
I used Dirtex that I got at Ace Hardware for about $4 and a regular scrubbie sponge, and it worked beautifully!!! When I sprinkled the Dirtex on the shower floor and scrubbed with a wet sponge, it immediately started to work. But I decided to generously sprinkle the entire floor pan with the Dirtex, add enough water to turn it into a paste, and waited an hour or two. It looks like new! I don’t know if the way I did it was necessary, but try it!! I’ve tried a lot of other things, and was never able to make a dent in the grunge. This works!!
pam kueber says
I don’t know. I looked this one up and the manufacturer says for: glass, chrome, porcelain, ceramic tile, appliance enamels
No mention of fiberglass.
I *think* the issue re whatever you use with fiberglass is that you don’t want to take off or etch (abrade) the fiberglass gel coat – it is protective and makes the fiberglass easier to keep clean. Harsh cleaners may make a surface “look” clean, and it will be — but the protective coating may be wrecked. It may just keep getting dirtier faster if you take off that gelcoat, whereas if you protect the gelcoat your fiberglass shower pan should last… forever (?).
I am not an expert – perhaps on Dirtex, best to contact the maker and ask about its use on fiberglass… And/or, ask the maker of your fiberglass shower pan what they recommend.
Shellee says
We had our tub reglazed when it was time to sell our house. It looked brand new again…but does cost about $250.
pam kueber says
I have not heard good things about reglazing in terms of longterm durability…. best not to use abrasives and acids to begin with, so you don’t wreck the original finish.
ejohnson1001@yahoo.com says
We bought a house with a reglazed tub 9 years ago. I only clean with ivory Dishwashing Liquid soap. I still looks good. I’m very happy with it and would recommend it even if it needed reglazing every decade.
Connie says
We just installed a new shower made of fiberglass, I’m looking for a cleaner that is easy to use and will not hurt the finish.
pam kueber says
Connie, you should call the manufacturer and get their recommendations.
juju says
hi! we have a tub from 1953 that is IMPOSSIBLE to clean completely. i have tried everything. probably why it is so impossible – everyone before me must have tried all the wrong things and made it that much harder to get clean… now we are going to sell our house and i need to get it as white as possible. i have no idea what it’s made of, but it’s white and i can tell it’s a bit rough on the surface where people have probably used abrasives they shouldn’t have (yes, probably including me). magic eraser takes the gunk off but only if i SCRUB so hard it falls apart. kaboom only worked the first time i tried it. then i never worked again. bleach doesn’t do anything. baking soda doesn’t do anything. method products are like a joke. how do i know what my tub is made of and what is safe for it when it’s so old and ruined? sorry for the long question!
pam kueber says
I am not an expert, consult with a pro about what to do.
Note, also see this story.
Marty says
Has anybody used Kaboom?
pam kueber says
I am not an expert….
Carla says
I use Comet on my shower (I think mine is fiber glass) and it works like a dream!! So easy, too–it’s just a powder 🙂 I think a whole jar is like $2.
pam kueber says
I am not the expert, consult with a pro/the manufacture; could be that abrasives and acids will degrade the finish of your fiberglass
Kim says
Our shower has a fiberglass floor and tile walls. The walls look great but the fiberglass must have been ruined by previous owner with cleaners because it looks like it is damaged and no way can I clean the grey and orange markings. Is there anything I can do to make it look somewhat presentable?