How to Remove Soap Scum From Marble Shower Walls
Marble is the most elegant material available for shower walls and is also one of the most expensive. Since it is a natural stone, it will need to be cared for in a special way so that you don't mar the beautiful surface by using the wrong soaps. Follow these steps to remove soap scum safely.
Things You Will Need
- MB-3 Soap Film Remover
- Sponge
- Plastic scrubber
- Squeegee
- Rubber gloves
- Microfiber cloth
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Put on your rubber gloves and wet your shower walls.
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Apply an acid-free soap like MB-3 Soap Film Remover (see Resources) to your marble shower walls. Dilute the soap with 2 parts water and sponge over the surface.
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Let the cleaning solution sit for about 10 minutes to allow it to break up the soap scum. You should be able to see it working.
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Scrub the surface in a circular motion to remove the soap scum. After a few minutes, you should see the clean surface of the tile when you wipe away the soap.
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Rinse the marble with warm water. If you still see areas with soap scum, reapply the soap in the same way.
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Use a squeegee to wipe the water from the shower walls to prevent the buildup of minerals. You can polish the marble with a dry microfiber cloth (do not use window cleaner) until it has a high sheen again.
Tip
Wipe down the shower walls every day to prevent buildup of soap scum.
Warning
Do not use vinegar on marble.
The Drip Cap
- Marble is the most elegant material available for shower walls and is also one of the most expensive.
- Put on your rubber gloves and wet your shower walls.
- Let the cleaning solution sit for about 10 minutes to allow it to break up the soap scum.
Writer Bio
Maryland resident Heide Braley is a professional writer who contributes to a variety of websites. She has focused more than 10 years of research on botanical and garden articles and was awarded a membership to the Society of Professional Journalists. Braley has studied at Pennsylvania State University and Villanova University.
Photo Credits
- http://www.kileconstruction.com/images/Marble%20Shower5.jpg
- http://www.kileconstruction.com/images/Marble%20Shower5.jpg
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