Get rid of that annoying residue from your bathroom surfaces with these simple steps.
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Soap scum makes every bathroom surface look dull and dingy.
The film forms when calcium and magnesium stearates from bath products mix with body soil and minerals in water.
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Dozens of commercial cleaners are marketed to tackle soap scum.
Choose a natural stone cleaner or use only dishwashing liquid and water for these surfaces.
Clean the stone often to prevent excessive soap scum buildup that will be much more difficult to remove.
For fabric curtains, add one cup of distilled white vinegar to the wash cycle.
Submerge the curtain and let it soak overnight.
Rinse well and rehang the curtain to dry.
