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Green your war on soap scum
By E. E. Kane
Posted in: Home
Are you fighting a soap scum war? The battle can drive the greenest idealist to harsh cleansers and scrubbers.
It is possible to remove soap scum with non-toxic materials, without damaging surfaces, the environment, or your health. Use this four-step solution to win the war:
1. Clean: Scrape build-up with a plastic putty knife or kitchen spatula. Then use one of the following recipes, one at a time, until the surface is clean.
- A paste of baking soda and shampoo
- Undiluted, warmed vinegar, sprayed
Let solutions sit for at least 15 minutes, then scrub with hot water and a sponge.
2. Prevent: Wipe down tubs and shower walls after every use. Coat surfaces with lemon oil, except for floors.
3. Change habits: Switch to liquid soap, which does not contain fatty ingredients bar soaps require to hold their shape, and win the war against soap scum forever!
