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Shower Spray
Shower spray products such
as Tilex work very well to prevent buildup of calcium carbonate
in showers and tubs and they are convenient to use but they are
very expensive, ( about $5.00 per qt. ) You can make your
own for much less money. You will need:
[1] Distilled water. Some people
say De-Ionized water is just as good as distilled but I don't
believe it, use distilled.
[2] Pure ammonia. Most
of the ammonia you see in the stores has additives such as lemon
scent etc. You want just ammonia (ammonium hydroxide).
Here's how to tell: pick up the bottle and shake it.
If it forms a layer of suds on top, it has additives, don't
buy it. Many supermarkets don't have pure ammonia, you
might have to go to a hardware store or janitorial supply.
[3] Ethyl Alcohol. I
use cheap vodka which is 40% ethyl alcohol. It would probably
be cheaper to use rubbing alcohol. Most rubbing alcohol
is isopropyl. I haven't tried this, maybe it would work
just as well. If you look around, it is possible to
find rubbing alcohol made with ethyl alcohol. This is what
I would recommend, I'm sure it would be cheaper than the
vodka. Rubbing alcohol is sold in strengths of 50% and
70%. You're getting more bang for the buck if you get 70%.
To Mix:
Fill a one quart spray bottle
about ½ full of distilled water. Add one ounce of
ammonia and 2 ½ ounces of vodka ( or
1 ½ ounces of 70% rubbing alcohol ). Add more water
to make one quart total. Since you're probably buying the distilled
water by the gallon, it might be easier to mix the solution
one gallon at a time in the water bottle. Just multiply
everything by four.
Spray the solution on the shower
walls and curtain or door as soon as you finish the bath.
Don't wait till the water starts to dry. You
don't have to dry the walls or anything, just
spray and leave it.
The ammonia in the spray can
be irritating to eyes, nose, and throat. If you are sensitive,
don't do this in a closed shower stall. If your shower
already has a buildup of calcium, this method will take it off
but it might take several months. It's faster to scrub it with
white vinegar.
This solution can be used for
other cleaning jobs also, such as a general de-greaser and
for windows. It will also kill odors in the garbage
can.
- Shared by: Tom Warburton
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