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Use
non-abrasive cleaners such as:
-hand
dishwashing liquids or liquid laundry detergents
-household
all-purpose cleaners or bathroom cleaners (i.e. "409",
"Dow Bathroom Cleaner", etc.)
-mild
to moderate alkali solutions (i.e. baking soda in warm
water, trisodium phosphate in warm water
-(1
tablespoon per gallon, "Spic & Span" solution which
contains trisodium phosphate, etc.)
-baking
soda moistened with water to a paste; wet surface of tub
or stall; gently rub with the paste on a sponge, or soft
nylon brush.
Apply
all cleaners with a sponge or non-abrasive applicator
made of nylon, polyester, or polyethylene. Rub
gently.
Always
rinse thoroughly to remove all cleaner.
Never
use any abrasive cleaner like common scouring powders,
nor any abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, and paper, or
scrapers.
This
article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist,
Emeritus, with references from Wisconsin Extension
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