Bathroom Shower and Tub

• blocked drain?
  Use half a box of baking soda with a cup of warm vinegar. let this work for an hour or two, then pour down a lot of very hot water. An alternative is to use equal measures of baking soda and table salt, washed down with boiling water.   

• cleaning plastic shower curtains
  To prevent mildew on plastic shower curtains, keep a spray bottle of vinegar and water in the bathroom and use regularly.

• removing lime deposits
  Use one part vinegar to one part water to clean tiles and grouting. On newer tiles, test in an inconspicuous area first, especially if colored grouting has been used.    

• window and mirror cleaner
  1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar
  newspaper
  
  Want a streak-free way to clean mirrors and windows? Pour about 1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar into a shallow bowl or pan. Crumple a sheet of newspaper and dip into the vinegar. Wipe the glass several ties with the newspaper until the surface is almost dry. Then shine with a clean, soft cloth or dry newspaper. Wear gloves if you don't want to get newspaper ink on your hands. Tip: If there are streaks left on your window after using this cleaning method, it's most likely due to a waxy residue left from prior use of a commercial cleanser. Add a dab of dish soap to the vinegar to help eliminate this buildup.

• showerhead lime-deposit remover
  1 cup (250ml) vinegar
  
  Over time, mineral deposits can block the small nozzles of your showerhead and affect water pressure, but a 12-hour soak in vinegar can do wonders to get rid of them. Soak a clean washcloth in 1 cup (250ml) vinegar and wrap it around the showerhead. Alternately, you can give the fixture a direct soaking by filling a 1-gallon plastic bag with vinegar and affixing it to the fixture with some duct tape (to hold it in place). Let sit overnight and then remove. Your morning shower should be noticeably improved.   

• Shower Mold & Mildew Remover
  Using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (available in most drug stores), spray on shower walls and let sit to loosen mold and mildew. Use once a week (or more often depending on shower use) to prevent build up.   

• Mildew Stain Remover
  2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
  1 tablespoon (18g) salt
  
  If you happen to notice dark spots forming on your bathroom shower curtain, regular laundering tactics are unlikely to remove them, unless they're first treated with a lemon and salt scrub. Mix the lemon juice and salt and rub over the affected areas. Place in direct sunlight for the afternoon and then wash as usual. The stains should be gone without having to resort to harsh bleaches. (Added: 26-Jun-2012 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Listed In: Ingredients/Lemon_Juice    Ingredients/Salt    Bathroom/Shower_Tub   

• cleaning a showerhead
  Clean a showerhead by unscrewing it to remove the rubber washer. Place the head in a pot filled with equal parts vinegar and water, bring it to a boil, then simmer for five minutes. Alternatively, soak the showerhead in vinegar overnight, then rinse in hot water to keep it flowing freely. 

• plastic shower curtain cleaner
  laundry detergent
  1 cup (250ml) vinegar
  
  Soap scrum and soap film on a plastic shower curtain can make it look dingy and old. Plus,, there's the problem of mold and mildew that can accumulate. To remove soap scum and keep mold problems at bay, place the shower curtain in the washing machine with a few large towels. Add detergent and the vinegar and wash on the gentle setting. Remove the curtain right after the spin cycle, and hang it back in the shower. Tip: To prevent future buildup after laundering, dip a clean washcloth in a cup (250ml) of vinegar, coat the curtain with a final dose of vinegar, and allow to air-dry. 

• cleaning a whirlpool tub
  Pour 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of white vinegar into the water of a whirlpool tubm once a year and run it. This will keep the jets from clogging up from soap scum, etc. 

• lemon-fresh tub scrub
  1/4 cup (55g) baking soda
  1/2 lemon
  
  Looking for an easier way to clean the tub? Sprinkle the baking soda on the bottom of the bathtub (use a little more if it's particularly dirty) and use the cut side of the lemon half as your scrubbing tool. Squeeze gently to release the juice as you scrub, and the combination of lemon and baking soda will cut through even the most stubborn bathrub rings. Rinse completely with water when you're done.