How to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Floor with Baking Soda
A fiberglass shower floor can be a beautiful and durable addition to your bathroom, but it can also be prone to soap scum, mildew, and other grime buildup. Luckily, cleaning your fiberglass shower floor doesn't have to be a chore. You can easily clean your shower floor using baking soda, a common household ingredient that is both effective and gentle on your fiberglass surface.
What You'll Need:
- Baking soda: This is the star ingredient of our cleaning solution. Its abrasive properties will help scrub away dirt and grime, while its mild alkalinity will help neutralize acids from soap scum and mildew.
- White vinegar: Adding white vinegar to baking soda creates a fizzy reaction that further helps to loosen dirt and grime.
- Warm water: You'll need warm water to mix the cleaning solution and rinse your shower floor.
- A spray bottle: This will help you evenly distribute the cleaning solution onto your shower floor.
- A sponge or soft-bristled brush: You'll need a tool to scrub the cleaning solution into the surface of your shower floor.
- A squeegee: A squeegee will help you remove excess water and prevent water spots.
- Microfiber cloth: Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining cleaning solution and dry the surface.
Cleaning Instructions:
- Prepare your shower floor: Remove any loose debris or hair from the floor using a broom or dustpan.
- Mix your cleaning solution: In your spray bottle, combine equal parts baking soda and white vinegar. Add warm water until the bottle is full. Shake well to combine the ingredients.
- Apply the cleaning solution: Spray the cleaning solution evenly onto your fiberglass shower floor. Allow the solution to sit for 5-10 minutes to loosen dirt and grime.
- Scrub the surface: Using your sponge or soft-bristled brush, scrub the entire surface of the shower floor, paying particular attention to areas with stubborn stains or buildup.
- Rinse the surface: Rinse the shower floor thoroughly with warm water. You can use a showerhead to rinse the floor or you can use a bucket of warm water.
- Dry the surface: Use a squeegee to remove excess water and prevent water spots. You can also use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining cleaning solution and dry the surface.
Extra Tips:
- For stubborn stains: If you are dealing with particularly stubborn stains, you can make a paste by mixing baking soda with a small amount of water. Apply the paste to the stain and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before scrubbing with a brush.
- Clean regularly: Cleaning your fiberglass shower floor regularly will prevent buildup and make cleaning easier in the future. Aim to clean your shower floor once a week or more often if necessary.
By following these simple steps, you can keep your fiberglass shower floor clean and looking its best.
