I Cleaned a Really Gross Shower

[@CleanThatUp]

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[@tnajera8548]

How long did you take to do this bathtub

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

One thing this shower needs (and every shower/tub needs for that matter) is a handheld showerhead. Makes cleaning a breeze; no more cups or buckets of water to splash around.

[@CleanThatUp]

Totally agree! I have one at home and love it.

[@reneets5729]

Agreed it helps so much

[@glendab5330]

My thoughts exactly…love my handheld shower head, definitely makes rinsing easier.

[@Birdsandclover]

Cleaned houses years ago. I loved it when a client had a handheld shower head. It literally cuts time in half.

[@Basilisk_Eternal]

just bought a combo showerhead that has a water jet spout on the handheld, i cannot wait, charging up my drill battery right now. You know you're getting old when you get excited to clean stuff lol.

[@carolynmckee4295]

I found a razor blade scraper that has a hard plastic blade. No scratching and safe. I found it at Ace Hardware. It works great!

[@shinnaun]

Razor blade scraper

[@pboplatypus]

That soap scum scraping was the best part! I want to clean that light switch and door frame so bad 🤩 little dawn power wash and magic eraser...

[@vydel]

I recently purchased a scraper from Amazon for something that was stuck on my parents granite countertop. It came with two plastic razors. I think I'll try scraping with those on the fiberglass since I'm not sure I trust myself to be able to scrape without doing damage with a metal razor.

[@jeniko2841]

Your videos give me the motivation and joy to clean my house. Thank you

[@CleanThatUp]

That's what it's all about! 😃

[@PandaSketch42]

Brandon, when you use a scrub daddy, could you mention if you dipped it in cold or warm water so we'll know if the scrub daddy was hard or soft? Thank you.

[@randyragon]

After I do all the similar cleaning, I take my car buffer to it to make it shine and then a coat of ceramic car wax to the sides. Leave a towel on the floor when waxing so it doesn't get slippery from the wax. It stays so much cleaner for so much longer and easier to clean when needed.

[@nathanielaranda8407]

Showers are always my biggest battle with cleaning. They are always so gross and crusty and it doesn’t clean up very easily for me I usually clean them every other week in my house. We have 2 bathrooms and so one week I’ll do the downstairs bathroom and the next week I’ll do the upstairs bathroom and switch back and forth so I don’t get extremely burnt out and overwhelmed. Very cool instructional video 😊

[@alexanderbrown2982]

Do you squeegee the doors clean after a shower? It can make a big difference, we do it in our household.

[@jocelynsmyth6604]

I wonder if they have hard water - it adds an extra layer of grime for sure. Looks good!

[@anonmelclean]

THANK YOU for the product rec!! I have been using odoban because it's very effective on mold/fungi and also pet urine/odor (will continue to spot treat hard surfaces with pet waste with that) but odoban is a respiratory hazard and breaking out the gas mask and $$ organic volatile filtering cartridges every time I deep clean a bathroom is expensive and annoying!! Adding this to my pro kit immediately!!

[@jpflu3754]

Have this exact shower. It is a pain to clean thanks to that acrylic bar, if I let it get too bad. Dawn + vinegar handles most of it, but Barkeepers Friend is needed almost always for the non-stick, floor. I call it that because when there's soap scum, it is extremely slippery. The vinegar makes the acrylic bar really clear, but getting to the back side of it is hard for big hands. Spray with vinegar, Wait 15 minutes, - do something else Come back, Run over everything with the Ryobi scrub brush - less than 5 min if it is really dirty Look for places missed or that need more scrubbing, add Barkeepers Friend and scrub with the Ryobi again. Rinse. Total actual time, about 27 min. Total time working on the tub/shower, about 8 minutes.

[@TheReflectivePerspective]

I wonder if one of those long exfoliating scrubber bands would help with the back side of the acrylic bar? They're a strip of material with grip loops on either end for scrubbing your back, but I suspect you could use it sort of like if you were buffing a freshly shined pair of shoes. (I hope I'm explaining that clearly enough.)

[@jpflu3754]

@@TheReflectivePerspective Can't believe I didn't think of that! Thanks!

[@TheReflectivePerspective]

@jpflu3754 So happy to be (potentially) helpful! I hope it works and please let me know how it goes if you wouldn't mind!

[@jpflu3754]

@@TheReflectivePerspective So, I just used a 2-towel system with the vinegar+dawn spray and shined it like a shoe. Let the vinegar handle the hard work. Now that it's clean, I just need to spray and wipe the entire shower/tub with the 2-towel system 10 minutes before a shower. Let the showering be rinse. Vinegar can destroy metals if left on. Learned that the hard way.

[@TheReflectivePerspective]

@jpflu3754 That's fantastic news! Sounds as if it worked like a charm and I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks for updating me!

[@sydneyb.267]

Question--how would I clean the soapscum from a fiberglass tub and liner that has a pebbly texture? I have tried many things with limited success, your expertise would be welcome! Thank you!

[@CleanThatUp]

This tub had a nonslip texture. I like barkeepers friend soft cleanser and the scrub brush used in this video. The textured base of the tub is great for safety but can be a big mess! 😄

[@lifeincentralvalley9430]

This is very simple and straightforward cleaning, just ordered the products used in the video on Amazon and ready to transform my bathrooms

[@katmac7990]

The trick to keeping fiberglass shower/tub clean is to wipe it down everyday after you shower. Moisture is the enemy.

[@p.maryyayabear7078]

My parents made us do that, after every use.

[@dk9619]

Regarding soap scum: I did a little research and found that soap bars containing talc were the biggest culprits. So now I read the ingredients on the bar. Body wash does not seem to leave soap scum either.

[@TrainerInTraining]

Beautiful work! How long did it take you to complete?

[@Emeraldleaf]

This video was so postive and helpful for cleaning! Youre awesome!

[@deadringerrr]

for the drill brush, do you clean the brush between each use, or do you just swap it out?

[@milagrosgranados1316]

Wow amazing job. Thank you for including all the products you used. ❤

[@brittneylamar9864]

I appreciate this channel sooòooo much.

[@CleanThatUp]

Thank you for watching! 😀

[@Meerkat_33]

I did it! My shower is now clean! Thank you so much! Spent about $150 on Amazon though!

[@aprilblair8080]

What cost so much and was it worth it?

[@aprilblair8080]

I have a fractured spine and arthritis in my back and I am needing things to make cleaning easier 😊

[@Meerkat_33]

@@aprilblair8080 This was a lot of effort for me IMO, I would ask someone to help you TBH. The drill I bought was on amazon for $60, I didn't buy the one in the video, then I bought the cleaner he uses (the second one), I bought a new shower curtain and the shower liner, then I bought the razor and the drill attachments and this was $80 for all that, so $60 + $80 + taxes. It worked, but if you're injured I would be very careful please.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

@@aprilblair8080 Get ready to lay down some cash for cleaning tools/supplies. 💵

[@drivingfailsofsacramento]

3:23 omg the switches and door frame 😵‍💫 I literally gasped

[@Chickasawndngirl]

Wow! Thanks so much for this video! I bought the Ryobi power scrubber, and it totally worked on my old shower! I have tried multiple times to clean that shower, but even after hours of scrubbing, it didn’t look like I hardly touched it. But the power scrubber and the Bar Keeper’s Friend products totally worked! It took me an hour and a half to do the whole shower, but now it looks like it won’t take as long on future clean-ups, because it looks pretty awesome…not brand new…but 90% better! Good thing I took before and after pics, or I probably wouldn’t have realized how much better it actually is! Surprisingly, I didn’t get much stuff off with the scrapper…maybe because we typically use shower gel instead of bar soap? So happy you shared this video! 🤩

[@MarSmiles]

Great Job!! How long did it take from start to finish.

[@jenniferwelch]

so satisfying, great job!

[@luisalbertocastro5940]

How much time did you spend to get such a great 👍 cleaning? Excellent results.

[@moodyboobsjanna]

That's what i was wondering too!

[@CleanThatUp]

😅 It took a while

[@luisalbertocastro5940]

@@CleanThatUp I do really can imagine it to get a such great job!

[@wilemiena26]

Hey Brandon, do you have any advice for cleaning a stone tiled walk-in shower?And then how to keep the mildew away please.

[@Jean-rl9zu]

Hi! My fiberglass tub/shower combo was painted white about 14 yes ago. Originally it was blue from the 80's. Can I use a rasor blade on it! There is soap scum build up. Thanks in advance!❤

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Try my process. Test it first! Wet the shower down. Combine equal parts Dawn and white vinegar. Apply liberally and scrub it gently. Walk away. And let it sit for 15 minutes. Come back and scrub gently again. Rinse. Repeat if necessary. Know that any method that removes the soap scum might remove your paint. So test first.

[@Jean-rl9zu]

@@dorothyyoung8231 Thanks!

[@janetsmith2104]

@CleanThatUp please provide a "How To" for cleaning the grip bar (the insert area that meets the wall) handle keeping the bar in place. Help, it driving me nuts!🙄

[@dlarson1965]

DO NOT use a razor to clean a fiberglass shower!!! You will remove the clear coat on the fiberglass.

[@russbear31]

I thoroughly agree. He also did it the hard way. That tiny razor will take forever. I've seen worse tubs. I've use Soft Scrub cleaner and a stiff, wide scrubbing brush. Sparkling clean in about half the time.

[@sktizo]

Dudes if it's stained that bad the clear coat is longgggg gone

[@mikalemadden1762]

Hey I've got a question for ya, my bathroom in my apartment has one of those horrible popcorn ceilings, and above the shower it's always covered in mold. What would be a good way to clean it up? Would spraying some of that In-cide disinfectant on it be enough to kill the mold?

[@institches2750]

Careful with popcorn. If it's original and hasn't been painted over or something, then wiping/scrubbing it might cause it to come down. Could be a little flake, could be big patches. It doesn't like humidity. If it's been painted, it might be sturdier, but hope you never have to remove it on purpose. If you're renting an apartment, get your landlord to deal with mold. Don't take on the liability for yourself.

[@mikalemadden1762]

@@institches2750 Appreciate the help, I probably will just contact the apartment management about it, unfortunately getting them to send maintenance over for anything is quite a chore...

[@institches2750]

@@mikalemadden1762 Yeah, that stinks. I never understand why they do that. It costs THEM more money to ignore ongoing problems until they become disasters. If you want to try to corral it in the meantime, you can try a fungicide spray and see how if that controls the growth without scrubbing. That's probably what maintenance will try first. And try not to let humidity build up in the bathroom. Run the fan if you have one, and leave the door open after showering.

[@mikalemadden1762]

@institches2750 Yeah, I always try to deal with the humidity as best as I can, but unfortunately, I live in Florida...

[@thepotatoofheaven]

what if the soap scum is in a bumpy soap tray? what else can i use?

[@jaymanatee5863]

Does this include the walls above the shower as well? Thanks.

[@susanfindell6154]

Great job, I just ordered the drill scrubber 😊

[@Irys1997]

What about cleaning the bead of caulk or grout that connects the tub to the wall or the plastic enclosure? It seems like the mold or whatever it is buries inside and can only be removed by removing and recauking? Or is there a way that can penetrate and clean?

[@Krissy-Amber]

I really need to get the drill brush im still having a hrad time with my batbroom shower. But I will try again.

[@squoctopus]

Home Depot has the brush attachment for your drill. I think it's about $10.

[@pierre-lucarguin2025]

Wow I'm impressed. Love you video BTW.

[@JoyJoable]

Fantastic job! 🤩

[@SweetAzSugar111]

Thanks for the tip 👍 I’m amazed at how dirty people allow their showers to get 😅yikes

[@ashliwesleysingleton4917]

That's easy to say when you have no information about the individual living here. You have no idea what their physical limitations are ( do they have a disability, limited range of motion, elderly, just had a major accident or surgery), mental status or what their day to day load is like ( working multiple jobs, single parent, care giver). At least ther is evidence they are showering and they reached out for help

[@SweetAzSugar111]

@@ashliwesleysingleton4917 I think you need to back off as you have no idea as to what my experiences are in these type of situations. I own a bio-medical janitorial service and believe me I speak from experience not just an opinion but I appreciate your input regardless

[@ashliwesleysingleton4917]

@@SweetAzSugar111 I wasn't attacking you, I was simply adding to the conversation. I made no assumptions about you or anyone else when I made the statement. Just like I stated that we do not know where other's are coming from, I do not/did not know where you were coming from. In the same breath, we cannot see everyone's problems wether they be physical or mental. My comment was just to highlight this because it is so easy to see something like this and make an instant judgment. Others may be so used to one way of thinking and never considered these things.

[@mamamia4183]

YIKES is right😂!!!

[@GretaWardFireFly]

Using a plastic scraper makes sense, but a true razor blade scraper?!😮

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

yeah, I'm afraid that applying too much pressure or having the blade at the wrong angle will damage the finish and make more problems that having a less-than-stellar-clean tub/shower surround.

[@Krissy-Amber]

Yes be careful. I scraped my surface a few times

[@MrBearbait75]

What's "a while"? 1 hr, 2 hrs, ???

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Would a Lodge plastic pan scraper work in place of the razor blade?

[@CleanThatUp]

You could try that! This was a particularly dirty shower, for most cleans you could just use the BKF More spray and it would clean up great.😃

[@luther7541]

Looks great

[@overit16]

My dad tub is stained a Tanish color. It's suppose to be white because there is a flower sticker I removed and it bright white under it. I have tried every single remedy on KZbin and nothing will take off that stain. I did the vinegar, baking soda, dawn soap, toilet bowel cleaner, bar keepers friend, razor blade scraoer, easy off oven cleaner, and scrubbed like the world was ending, lol. Absolutely nothing worked. I think I am going to have to get it reglazed. 😢

[@rachelpeterson3541]

hi...that drill brush attachments...are they going to be soft enough not to scratch the fiberglass? A bit nervous about this.

[@mali623]

What is the best way to clean the shower valve (the "thing" you pull on to make the water come out of the showerhead instead of the faucet)? It get caked with minerals and doesn't operate smoothly

[@KevinBeckman]

Such a great job on that shower!!!

[@bangerbat]

How do you clean under the rubber ends of the clear rod? Mine are pretty brown

[@missjasmine3366]

Ewww. Look at the walls. Do you clean walls too? How would you clean that nasty wall?

[@CleanThatUp]

Yes! we ended up cleaning the whole bathroom later on. I like Zep's foaming wall cleaner for greasy fingerprints.

[@elizabethtaylor3779]

Your "hi" was cute. Wow, that bathroom is nasty. Did you notice the wall, light switch and door trim? Ugh.

[@Will_Central_MN]

Thank you so much! That was super helpful!

[@ryanw6375]

What shoes do you wear while cleaning?

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

I’m wondering what pants he used for cleaning

[@robindaniels2987]

I bet they were using ivory soap. Looks like it to me. That stuff makes a ton of soap scum! Great transformation👏👏

[@CleanThatUp]

Could be...

[@faysalkus1083]

I have a stall shower in my basement. The pan at the bottom appears to be discolored. It looks yellow. Is there anything that might brighten it? It was this way when I bought the house

[@szidko]

How about the mold on caulking around an acrylic tub?

[@davideyster3473]

I don’t know how they get so dirty. I don’t intentionally let mine go. But I have a busy life. And don’t really have the time to clean it very well. And mine looks awful

[@Vivaciouslight730]

Remarkably sparkly🤓🌻, excellent video, thank you for all your laborious insight!

[@CleanThatUp]

You got it, thanks so much for watching!

[@peacerose8024]

Can you use these products on natural stone showers? Mine is travertine. Which ones can I use? Please list them in reply. 😊

[@algorythym]

How does scrubdaddy work??? Seems more gimmicky. Great video

[@divinape9812]

Please do a video for shower with a door track system. It is a pain to clean.

[@do_over]

Makes you think that the soap isn't really making you clean 😅

[@msKita43]

I always thought ppl were just using regular power tools 😅

[@squoctopus]

They are - just buy a brush attachment for your drill. I think mine was $10.

[@msKita43]

@@squoctopus ahh okay, thank you. I should invest in a power drill. My next adult purchase lol

[@fred_ucation]

This changed my life - thanks! 💯 👊🏼 🙌🏼

[@naomimiranda6755]

Does In-Cide remove mold from showers?

[@MrsAnnaDL]

Oh my. It’s nice to have an immaculate shower but I hope the rest of the bathroom got a good scrub too. 😅

[@punkerpete]

Really enjoy your videos so far (especially the hat cleaning one), but I just cringed when I saw that razor blade being used...there's no way that's not gonna scratch the surface of the shower at some point. For this kind of shower/tub, my best success has been using Easy-Off Fume Free oven cleaner. Spray it all down with a good coat, then just leave it alone for an hour or two - then do a quick light scrub with a soft brush and rinse it all away. Nothing has gotten my tub/shower to look as bright and shiny clean as that, and super easy and quick.

[@sweetbeep]

How do we know which cleansers are safe to use together tho?

[@parm2341]

All you needed was dawn & vinegar 😊

[@barrospinheiro88]

Thank you! You saved me $300 that my landlord wanted to charge for the tub surface replacement 😅

[@southernbek9158]

I have to stay at my MILs so I'm closer to my Dr for when I go into labor. 3 of my husband's brothers still live with her and their shower looks like this. I've been trying to figure out how to get it cleaned and I'm going to try your ideas. No way in hell am I going to shower in their shower without trying to clean it first. Had to stay with them before and I couldn't even get the grim to budge 🤢 maybe this time. And this time I'm also going to tell them to keep it clean cause that shit is probably why they're getting sick all the time.

[@lemuelrodriguez5751]

What do you recommend for extreme hard water stains?

[@tnajera8548]

How long did you take to clean this tub?

[@AnnoulaXeni]

Okay, but how much of this applies to a porcelain tub?

[@moderaterevolution504]

How long did the whole thing take?

[@Simsane]

Where do you buy a razor blade scraper?

[@JRL03]

What a difference! 😊

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

I would have ripped it out even if it was sparkling new. Those TACKY inserts are like showering in a Winnebago. 😒

[@kimberly5465]

The tub floor texture is a real challenge. I use CLR and baking soda and let it sit, come back and scrub and it's good.

[@kebo57]

Great job on that tub/shower stall.... but the rest of that bathroom still looked like CRAP!!!!! 🤢

[@stunninvixen]

Thank you

[@breshkotashmal7362]

Nice results. Of course, the rest of the bathroom looks filthy, but hey.

[@vennitahensley4841]

Absolutely I use it with every bathroom I clean. Easier. Scrub daddy I also use. Plus I leave a new one@ every hm I clean.. My clients are thrilled. ❤

[@JannatHerzallah]

I could never shower in that

[@mandalujann-xy3wq]

That would have been even cool if you would have showed use how you would have clean grim off the wall

[@EVTD79]

Like night and day. AMAZING ❤

[@pineyforkpress]

the rest of the bathroom must have been disgusting, or maybe it was fire damaged.

[@lucykopacz1524]

I love you man rush scene

[@deborahgeorge3238]

You can still see how hard you were working as your shirt is drenched.

[@anitarajput11]

Kindly iron out outdoor Almost no scrubbing and easy rinse

[@BelindaScow]

Great

[@rishavm8628]

So cool

[@energymybestisyettocome323]

Just buy a new tub at this point 😂😂

[@poll2dock]

You’re not cleaning with that blade You’re shaving off a layer of the fiberglass

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

That was my concern too.

[@Krissy-Amber]

Yeah. I absolutely seen that when I bought my razor it was rough.

[@glendaanderson4969]

Gotta do what ya gotta do

[@billlink1726]

Every try plastic razor blades?

[@beverlys.peacockmccranie6522]

Wow!!!!!!

[@BlueBlur2003]

My shower is worse sadly

[@oOoMiSSBiRDoOo]

I hate these tubs so much

[@anitarajput11]

Unbelievable Kindly iron out outdoor with almost no scrubbing The smell is ghastly though kindly

[@kathrynp7595]

🤮

[@michelle-lc9qj]

😮🤢🤢