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Bathroom Cleaning: Removing Soap Scum and Water Stains

Cloudy glass, white spots on taps and dull tile. Here's how to get rid of them safely, and keep them from coming back.

The MPC Team · 2026-10-16

Know your surfaces

Acidic cleaners like vinegar work well on glass, chrome and ceramic tile, but they can etch natural stone like marble or granite. On stone, use a pH-neutral stone cleaner only.

Glass shower doors

  • Spray with a mix of warm water and white vinegar, wait 10 minutes
  • Scrub with a non-scratch sponge and a drop of dish soap
  • Rinse and squeegee dry

Tubs, tile and grout

  • Use a paste of baking soda and water on grout lines
  • Scrub with a small brush, then rinse well
  • Never mix bleach with vinegar or ammonia

Taps and shower heads

Wrap fixtures in a cloth soaked with vinegar for 30 minutes to loosen mineral spots, then wipe and polish dry with microfibre.

Prevent build-up

  • Squeegee the shower after each use
  • Run the exhaust fan for 20 minutes after showers
  • A weekly clean keeps scum from hardening

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