Cleaning!!

weatherboi · 12-10-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryobi

It only smokes if there is bleach in the water. (even a small amount.) From an earlier cleaning, the "pucks" you put in the tank, stuff like that.

I've used,
CLR : not bad.
Oxyclean : works pretty good.
LimeAway : works pretty good.

Good luck. I know it's a pain to get rid of.

Hey Ryobi!! Great name!! Please don't take offense to my opinion here about the suggested products.

These products are not good for the environment or if you have a septic tank, aid in breaking down the inner workings of the machine. Most importantly they are bad for your health. Not only do they aggravate asthma and allergies, but they aid in weakening our immune systems over the years. Bad fir kids, elders and people who are chemcially sensitive. Why spend alot of money on something that only works pretty good? Still have to scrub just as hard but your doing it in a cloud of toxic vapors. To clean my toilets I use a cup of vinegar at nightime and let it sit. Next morning I add a tbls of baking soda for that abrasive texture and scrub away. Gloves please.

Great thread Not so average guy.

Lynn · 12-10-2009, 06:18 AM

My favorite for cleaning, polishing, and stain removal is Barkeepers Friend. It comes in a shaker can, like "Comet," and I think it mostly contains borax. It does a great job cleaning stains out of the white, porcelain kitchen sink, removes hard water stains from the tub, and shines everything without scratching. I also buy Borax in a large box and use it as a laundry booster for odor removal.

My former mother-in-law taught me that if you put fresh lemon juice on stained whites and hang them out in the sun, the stain will disappear.

Also, a toxic brew of half bleach and half powdered dishwasher detergent mixed with very hot water will make any whites gleam.

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-10-2009, 06:43 AM

I have used the vinegar and baking soda, didnt work

I have like the severest form of hard waters stains on my toilet, bathtub and sinks

Novelafemme · 12-10-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

I have used the vinegar and baking soda, didnt work

I have like the severest form of hard waters stains on my toilet, bathtub and sinks

We have super hard water here in Tucson, too...it makes keeping bathrooms clean a real challenge.

Baking soda works really well as does Comet. I try to make a paste out of both and (if possible) let it sit on the stains for a full 24 hours (well, the shower and sink at least). With the toilet I use a pumice stone. It's the only thing that works!

My least favorite chore is folding and putting away laundry. Dusting is a close number two but I think that living in the desert where EVERYTHING is dusty ALL THE TIME has only made that chore worse!

Diva · 12-10-2009, 08:43 AM

Mr. Clean has come out with a new product called "Magic Eraser"......it's for soap scum and I'm here to tell You that my glass shower door has never BEEN so clean! AND with very little effort, too! It also works on the soap scum on the tile, too......

Amazing product!

WhiteTigress · 12-10-2009, 09:43 AM

Timber has been an advocate of the toilet bowl cleaner Sno-Bol. We were talking with friends in Central Texas about it, and when we couldn't find it locally, we all chipped in and bought a case of 12 bottles of it. Shi swears you will have NO toilet bowl ring, when you use this product.

Timber's a master with making bathrooms sparkle. I'm so happy that shi's taken over that task, because my favorite products have always been spray-on tile cleaners with bleach, combined with Soft Scrub with bleach.

Timber also clued me in that Magic Eraser works great on fiberglass tubs, too. We've not had any real good luck with getting the hard water stains off the tile, but I haven't given up yet.

WT

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-10-2009, 09:49 AM

oh yeah sno-bol i have seen it but never used it

Jess · 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Laundry nazi here... so it works best in our home for me to handle it.. lol

Our relationship is fairly "non traditional", if there is such a thing. She works outside of the home and I am houseDaddy. The only "chore" I really hate is dusting. Most anything that irritates my allergies and asthma suck, however I up my meds or wear a mask if it is a really bad day.

I also have a "thing" about putting stuff away. Love to do the laundry/ dishes.. hate putting them away. I have no idea why, LOL.. somethings just are!

I know it's not great for the environment so I would only use it in dire situations and sparingly at that, but TSP once a year could help with the hardwater stains.

If you own your own house you could possibly install a water softener which would also help. We are looking into doing that as well as a super duper mondo water filtration system next spring.

Love the idea of a "cleaning" thread, coz I am a clean freak at times and it's fun to share it!

Diva · 12-10-2009, 11:01 AM

I actually LOVE doing laundry because I have a wonderful LG (did You know that stands for Life is Good?!?! ) washer and dryer.

I'm just telling Y'all....if You want a task to be easier, spend the money ~ if You can ~ to buy better tools. It sure has made a different...not just making the task easier, but my clothes are in better shape, too!

christie · 12-15-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jess

Laundry nazi here... so it works best in our home for me to handle it.. lol

Our relationship is fairly "non traditional", if there is such a thing. She works outside of the home and I am houseDaddy. The only "chore" I really hate is dusting. Most anything that irritates my allergies and asthma suck, however I up my meds or wear a mask if it is a really bad day.

I also have a "thing" about putting stuff away. Love to do the laundry/ dishes.. hate putting them away. I have no idea why, LOL.. somethings just are!

I know it's not great for the environment so I would only use it in dire situations and sparingly at that, but TSP once a year could help with the hardwater stains.

If you own your own house you could possibly install a water softener which would also help. We are looking into doing that as well as a super duper mondo water filtration system next spring.

Love the idea of a "cleaning" thread, coz I am a clean freak at times and it's fun to share it!

Hy failed to mention the adoration of the Swiffer.... or that the Laundry nazi banned me from laundry LOL LOL

TIMBERWOLF · 12-10-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

oh yeah sno-bol i have seen it but never used it

I got into it when I lived in Mohave Valley,AZ and our water came from a well. The water had such a high iron content that it turned everything brown. So everyone told us about white out and Sno Bol, and I have used it ever since.And yes Diva , I love those Magic Eraser for cleaning just about everything LOL

TIMBER

TIMBERWOLF · 12-10-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Sno-Bol! I was just telling Candy that there was a toilet bowl cleaner that I loved using but I couldn't find it. It was Sno-Bol, and I loved it. Good to know it can be found. Nothing worked better. Just curious...what does Timber use on the tub and sink, besides Magic Eraser?

Thanks,
Lynn

I like the Lysol Tub and tile cleaner.Its a spray on, also good ole comet.I got the SnoBol from Wal Mart up in Dallas but I can't find it down here at these Wal Marts. We ended up ordering it from ACE Hardware. Look for it in the plumbing area.

TIMBER

Surayna · 12-10-2009, 10:00 PM

My favorite cleaner is my[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQSJVK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lp o-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000E6EE5&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX 0DER&pf_rd_r=1VN45FD9Q2V83JF9G8ZN"] shark steamer[/ame]. <~~Click link to see it. It is getting a good workout with our flood and ceiling collapse. It sanitizes stuff like you would not believe. It removes any grime caught in cracks and crevices. It's awesome. Spray a little CLR around any hard water stains and blast it with the steamer and they come right off. Works great in the bathroom, kitchen, the car, the floors, everything!

Lynn · 12-10-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteTigress

Timber has been an advocate of the toilet bowl cleaner Sno-Bol. We were talking with friends in Central Texas about it, and when we couldn't find it locally, we all chipped in and bought a case of 12 bottles of it. Shi swears you will have NO toilet bowl ring, when you use this product.

Timber's a master with making bathrooms sparkle. I'm so happy that shi's taken over that task, because my favorite products have always been spray-on tile cleaners with bleach, combined with Soft Scrub with bleach.

Timber also clued me in that Magic Eraser works great on fiberglass tubs, too. We've not had any real good luck with getting the hard water stains off the tile, but I haven't given up yet.

WT

Sno-Bol! I was just telling Candy that there was a toilet bowl cleaner that I loved using but I couldn't find it. It was Sno-Bol, and I loved it. Good to know it can be found. Nothing worked better. Just curious...what does Timber use on the tub and sink, besides Magic Eraser?

Thanks,
Lynn

Ryobi · 12-10-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weatherboi

Hey Ryobi!! Great name!! Please don't take offense to my opinion here about the suggested products.

These products are not good for the environment or if you have a septic tank, aid in breaking down the inner workings of the machine. Most importantly they are bad for your health. Not only do they aggravate asthma and allergies, but they aid in weakening our immune systems over the years. Bad fir kids, elders and people who are chemcially sensitive. Why spend alot of money on something that only works pretty good? Still have to scrub just as hard but your doing it in a cloud of toxic vapors. To clean my toilets I use a cup of vinegar at nightime and let it sit. Next morning I add a tbls of baking soda for that abrasive texture and scrub away. Gloves please.

Great thread Not so average guy.

Damn it, Weatherboi! I'm pissed beyond repair!

<--- See? You might be able to make up for it, if you tell us how you make your own laundry soap.

I agree with you. The OP asked for solutions for hard water stains. Where as I use vinegar myself, I don't believe it is a solution to the hard water stains. Getting Rid of them anyway. I use vinegar as a maintenance cleaner. And I use it for a lot of things, including heartburn. I understand some are sensitive to chemicals and try to be mindful of that. I, on the other hand, am sensitive to germs and other peoples funk. I cure that sensitivity with bleach every now and then.

Happy cleaning,
Ryan, who has never been offended by someone being environmentally friendly.

12-10-2009, 06:18 AM	#2
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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	I have used the vinegar and baking soda, didnt work I have like the severest form of hard waters stains on my toilet, bathtub and sinks

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Mr. Clean has come out with a new product called "Magic Eraser"......it's for soap scum and I'm here to tell You that my glass shower door has never BEEN so clean! AND with very little effort, too! It also works on the soap scum on the tile, too...... Amazing product!

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	oh yeah sno-bol i have seen it but never used it

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Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	Laundry nazi here... so it works best in our home for me to handle it.. lol Our relationship is fairly "non traditional", if there is such a thing. She works outside of the home and I am houseDaddy. The only "chore" I really hate is dusting. Most anything that irritates my allergies and asthma suck, however I up my meds or wear a mask if it is a really bad day. I also have a "thing" about putting stuff away. Love to do the laundry/ dishes.. hate putting them away. I have no idea why, LOL.. somethings just are! I know it's not great for the environment so I would only use it in dire situations and sparingly at that, but TSP once a year could help with the hardwater stains. If you own your own house you could possibly install a water softener which would also help. We are looking into doing that as well as a super duper mondo water filtration system next spring. Love the idea of a "cleaning" thread, coz I am a clean freak at times and it's fun to share it!

12-10-2009, 11:01 AM	#9
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	I actually LOVE doing laundry because I have a wonderful LG (did You know that stands for Life is Good?!?! ) washer and dryer. I'm just telling Y'all....if You want a task to be easier, spend the money ~ if You can ~ to buy better tools. It sure has made a different...not just making the task easier, but my clothes are in better shape, too!