Bring it on for Fiberglass
- , by Trudy Chuoke Trudy Chuoke
The other day, I made a mistake; I handed a customer the wrong product. Luckily, my smart co-worker asked me why I gave them that product. Seeing the error of my selection, I quickly grabbed the correct product and rushed up front to give it to them while they were waiting in line.
This customer had a fiberglass tub. Lots of newer homes do because they come in many colors. They have a beautiful finish and come in a wide range of sizes. Unfortunately, though, that beautiful finish can be damaged by cleaning with the wrong product. The correct product is Bring It On. She told me the tub's surface looked dull and felt rough. That is hard water and soap scum. Bring It On is an excellent cleaner and safe to use on many surfaces. Just because it’s safe doesn’t mean it’s not tough on dirt. It is formulated with oxygen bleach to clean and brighten, and hydrogen peroxide to disinfect. And I have seen so many before-and-after pictures of tubs that looked so old and stained, and then, after cleaning with Bring It On, look like new again. I especially like the drill pads that you can purchase from Bring It On that make quick work of cleaning a tub. I recommend letting the cleaner sit in the tub for 10 minutes if it's especially dirty, so the formula can break down hard-water stains.
Bring It On can also clean a multitude of other surfaces. It’s a great cleaner for stove glass tops. You can clean your shower door glass. You can remove rust from metal. You can clean grout lines. It can be used on stainless steel, car rims, patio furniture, and Corian. The list on the back of Bring It On lists so many different uses; it’s a versatile cleaner. And the price is very economical at 15.99 for a full quart. I would suggest buying the drill pads or brushes to make cleaning easier.
Now to the email….
Question: I removed the faucet from a sink upstairs and updated the fixture. The new fixture doesn’t quite cover where the other faucet was, and there is a shadow on the tile that I can’t remove. It’s black and sticky. What kind of degreaser can I use to remove the stain?
Answer: That stain is from the gasket that was on the older faucet. Do you have some Delete Germ that you use to clean toilets? Use a little of that and a Scotch Brite green scrubby sponge, and you can remove it. Just remember – clean quickly and rinse thoroughly; do not let Delete Germ sit too long. Put it on, clean, and rinse.
Question: We have a ranch house, and it’s on well water. We don’t drink the water, but we use it in all the appliances like the toilet, sinks, and showers. There are stains in the toilet tank that look awful. I know better than to use anything bleach down into the area, so what can I use to clean the tank and remove the stains?
Answer: There is a product called Instant Power Tank Cleaner that removes all stains from the tank without damaging the flapper. Just pour ½ of the container into the tank and use a wooden paint stick to stir the water. Leave it in overnight. Flush the toilet the next morning. The tank will be as clean as when you first bought the toilet. If there is still a shadow of a stain left the next morning, you can repeat the process.
Question: I have a new driver in the family. When she pulls into the garage, she sometimes bumps into furniture we have stored there. I know you have talked about something that you can place in the garage that will help her, park the car safely. What was the name of the product?
Answer: I’m not a new driver, and I use Parking Targets in my garage because I have a piece of furniture in the garage. To install the target, clean the concrete area first (just sweep). Position the car. Place the target – move the car back. Remove the backing from the target. Place the target and stand on it for about 60 seconds. I’ve had my house for about 11 years, and my target is still doing the job.