What to use on the bath

SnowyOwl_2

Yes, they are kept in the same aisle, usually in the little section where the Biotex and things like that are kept. However Lidl doesn't sell them (that I have seen anyway) but you'll definitely get them in Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrison, Waitrose etc etc. They come in a blue and white plastic bag about the size of a bag of sugar.

Mr_Proctalgia

Get some Borax - That shifts metallic stains, just wet a cloth and rub at it.

tootles_2

If you are desperate and have no vinegar or soda, put a little washing up liquid on a cloth and rub it round the bath, it will lift off any scum that sticks to the bath, then rinse well and dry with an old towel.

Be careful what you use in a cast iron bath, it is very easy to damage the surface, try ringing up a bath shop and ask what they advise.

culpepper

They also sell soda crystals in pound stretcher.

tallulah_beaulah

Re: Cleaning plastic baths.
I've found the best thing is to make a paste of washing up liquid and bicarb. of soda, then rub it on with one of those plastic ball/exfoliating things mentioned in above post by Fairy Lights.

Very gentle on surface and really gets rid of soap scum in a second, probably not strong enough to tackle limescale, though.

Extra tip: Found an exfoliating glove in Body Shop ages ago, and its great for scrubbing bath, works the same as the ball, but you have more control, also can be washed on very hot wash with cloths, tea-towels etc,(shrunk a little, but still ok).

abwsco

I just use elbow grease and a microfibre cloth. Brings the bath up a treat.

larmy16

Any economy shampoo or bubble bath is great for cleaning baths and sinks, removes the grease and grime and does not damage the bath atall. I quite like using those squibblers (my name for those net ball thingeroonys that you shower with or a used by that I mean softened washing up scrubbers, the green and yellow, but they must have lost their scratch power!!

I will never use those commercial sprays for bathrooms or kitchens, what a waste of money - just my opinion.

sproggi

And if you haven't got one of those nylon net balls, you could always use a pair of tights or a stocking (clean of course )


Sproggi

suzy_g

I recommend using a micro fibre cloths with any of the above ms cleaning tips, i didnt believe the hype till i started using them myself, now i use them for cleaning everything they seem to lift the dirt often without the use of detergents great on the car to..

Chipps

If you can find it, Bar Keepers Friend is great for cleaning stuff without damaging the surface.