290 573 House & Garden Housekeeping Bathroom & Kitchen Cleaning true Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:41:38 -0800 /system/videos/3/90/02/290.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, clean, scrub, shower, bath, tub, bathroom, bathtub, wash, housekeeping, cleaning, washing How To Clean a Shower http://www.howcast.com/videos/290-How-To-Clean-a-Shower http://www.howcast.com/videos/290-How-To-Clean-a-Shower/edit approved 179 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=290"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=290" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 Darlene212 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/House.How_to_Clean_a_Shower_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 7715 false false false 5033 0 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/39.jpg Ventilate room Ventilate the room by turning on any fans and opening any doors or windows.

]]> 5034 1 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/45.jpg Put on gloves Put on your gloves.

]]> 5035 2 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/48.jpg Remove shower items Remove any soaps, shampoos, razors, or mats from your shower.

]]> 5036 3 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/53.jpg Wipe down doors Wipe down the shower doors with a sponge soaked in white vinegar.

]]> 5037 4 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/58.jpg Rinse walls & floor Use your bucket or bowl to quickly rinse the walls and floor of your shower.

]]> 5038 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/64.jpg Clean drain Remove any hair from the drain.

]]> 5039 6 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/68.jpg Scrub tiles Scrub your shower tiles with your sponge and the all-purpose cleaner.

]]> 5040 7 75 Tip For hardcore mold, mix ¼ cup of liquid chlorine bleach with six cups of water, scrub, then rinse.

]]> 5041 8 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/86.jpg Scrub & rinse For a porcelain or enamel tub, apply a mildly abrasive cleaner or the all-purpose one, and let it stand according to product directions. Scrub the tub with your brush, then rinse well.

]]> 5042 9 98 Tip For a fiberglass or acrylic tub, gently apply a nonabrasive cleaning product with a sponge. Rub gently, being careful not to scratch the tub, then rinse well.

]]> 5043 10 112 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/112.jpg Scrub stains For stubborn stains or rings on porcelain or enamel tubs, try scrubbing with baking soda on a damp sponge. Rinse well.

]]> 5044 11 121 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/121.jpg Dry with cloth Wipe the surfaces of your shower and tub dry with a clean cloth.

]]> 5045 12 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/126.jpg Clean fixtures Using a sponge, clean the fixtures with an all-purpose cleaner.

]]> 5046 13 132 Tip If you damaged any grout or caulking in your shower or tub while you are scrubbing, repair it as soon as you’re done—and before using the shower—to prevent water damage.

]]> 5047 14 141 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/141.jpg Unclog drain If you are able, remove the cap on your drain and reach down and pull out any clogged hairs.

]]> 5048 15 148 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/148.jpg Soak showerhead If you are able, remove the shower-head and take it apart, soaking the pieces overnight in a bucket or bowl of white vinegar to remove any buildup. In the morning, scrub it with an old toothbrush and clean the holes with a toothpick.

]]> 5049 16 161 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/290/161.jpg Reattach showerhead Reattach the showerhead, run it clean for a minute, then hop right in to wash your troubles away…

]]> 5050 17 168 Fact The famous “shower scene” from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho lasts only 45 seconds but took 7 days to shoot!

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