You'll never guess the unlikely cleaning tool this couple used to make their shower screen spotless
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If you’ve ever tried and failed to get the soap scum off your shower screen using all kinds of cleaners, take note of this cleaning hack.
An Australian mum recently took to a popular Facebook group to share the unexpected way her husband managed to get the family shower looking brand new — and the best part? The product is probably already in your house.
The mum said that she and her husband had been battling the same soap scum for the last five years, no matter the cleaning product combination they tried.
But things changed when her husband stumbled upon Water Displacement - 40th formula, more popularly known as WD-40.
Yes, the very same multi-purpose lubricant and cleaner many of us have in our cupboards to fix squeaky doors and rusty locks. It’s apparently also a 'miracle' cleaner for shower screens!
'Yesterday my husband came across a TikTok he wanted to try — WD-40 to clean shower screens, and IT WORKED,' the mum wrote enthusiastically. 'I’m questioning everything I’ve ever known.'
Her husband transformed their shower screen, as seen in the before and after pictures the mum shared in the group.
'He sprayed on a light layer and then wiped with a paper towel until dry,' the mum explained.
‘When I said I’ve tried everything, I mean I tried EVERYTHING. This is the first thing that has come close,’ she added.
Other people quickly jumped in to share their similar experiences using the product online.
‘My husband used the same WD-40, and presto — they came out fantastic. He said soap scum was on the paper towel,’ said a woman. ‘It’s the active ingredients in WD-40 that clearly breaks soap scum down brilliantly.’
Unfortunately, what makes the lubricant good at what it does is a trade secret, though its formulation is said to contain a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture called naphtha.
Some revealed that they mixed WD-40 with other better-known cleaning materials.
‘Yesterday I did WD-40 — left it for a few minutes, then dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle, sprayed it, scrubbed with a cloth, then used a squeegee to get it all off,’ one person shared.
‘I just did this! I’ve tried vinegar and bicarb, a scrub brush, bar keepers friend and CLR,’ a second added.
Meanwhile, others who first came across the unique cleaning tip admitted they were considering trying it.
One person admitted: ‘Yes, I’m yet to try it as well. I have tried so many products, and nothing has worked —- so this is my last attempt.’
‘(I) will definitely try this as I’ve also tried everything else. WD-40 is great for also cleaning fly screens or doors made of Crimsafe material and stays clean for ages,’ another shared.
Some reminded others to be careful about using too much of the product around silicone or sealants because it can sometimes damage them.
The ecstatic mum clarified that her husband’s cleaning job only covered a ‘test patch’.
‘We’ll be careful when completing the rest of the screens, although the whole shower needs resealing anyway,’ she said.
It’s not the first time we’ve encountered the use of WD-40 in unique settings.
Some of our members have tried it for uses outside of cleaning.
Member @JayKay, for example, said it’d been used to kill cockroaches.
Member @Crew added it could also be used to eliminate mites on chicken feet.
But of course, we’ve also had words of caution on the indiscriminate use of WD-40 as well.
‘While WD-40 may be a great cleaner, it’s also an extremely toxic substance with potentially deadly consequences if used incorrectly,’ @DrivingGirl said.
‘There are many just as good products to clean your screens that are safe around families. A great product for what it was designed for, but to be used with caution and respect for anything else.’
‘Always use in a well-ventilated area and wear a respirator mask and gloves - it is no good for the human body.’
On that note, we’d like to point out that use on bathrooms (outside of rust, of course) and shower screens is not listed on WD-40’s website as an application, so tread carefully, especially when using the material with other cleaning agents.
In the meantime, you might also want to take a look at other shower screen cleaning articles:
Source: TikTok/@NoooWaaay
An Australian mum recently took to a popular Facebook group to share the unexpected way her husband managed to get the family shower looking brand new — and the best part? The product is probably already in your house.
The mum said that she and her husband had been battling the same soap scum for the last five years, no matter the cleaning product combination they tried.
But things changed when her husband stumbled upon Water Displacement - 40th formula, more popularly known as WD-40.
Yes, the very same multi-purpose lubricant and cleaner many of us have in our cupboards to fix squeaky doors and rusty locks. It’s apparently also a 'miracle' cleaner for shower screens!
One mum was happy with how her husband cleaned their shower screen using WD-40. Image Credit: Facebook
'Yesterday my husband came across a TikTok he wanted to try — WD-40 to clean shower screens, and IT WORKED,' the mum wrote enthusiastically. 'I’m questioning everything I’ve ever known.'
Her husband transformed their shower screen, as seen in the before and after pictures the mum shared in the group.
'He sprayed on a light layer and then wiped with a paper towel until dry,' the mum explained.
‘When I said I’ve tried everything, I mean I tried EVERYTHING. This is the first thing that has come close,’ she added.
Other people quickly jumped in to share their similar experiences using the product online.
‘My husband used the same WD-40, and presto — they came out fantastic. He said soap scum was on the paper towel,’ said a woman. ‘It’s the active ingredients in WD-40 that clearly breaks soap scum down brilliantly.’
Unfortunately, what makes the lubricant good at what it does is a trade secret, though its formulation is said to contain a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture called naphtha.
Some revealed that they mixed WD-40 with other better-known cleaning materials.
‘Yesterday I did WD-40 — left it for a few minutes, then dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle, sprayed it, scrubbed with a cloth, then used a squeegee to get it all off,’ one person shared.
The mum said her husband got the idea from TikTok posts suggesting that WD-40 is a great shower screen cleaner. Image Credit: Facebook
‘I just did this! I’ve tried vinegar and bicarb, a scrub brush, bar keepers friend and CLR,’ a second added.
Meanwhile, others who first came across the unique cleaning tip admitted they were considering trying it.
One person admitted: ‘Yes, I’m yet to try it as well. I have tried so many products, and nothing has worked —- so this is my last attempt.’
‘(I) will definitely try this as I’ve also tried everything else. WD-40 is great for also cleaning fly screens or doors made of Crimsafe material and stays clean for ages,’ another shared.
The ecstatic mum clarified that her husband’s cleaning job only covered a ‘test patch’.
‘We’ll be careful when completing the rest of the screens, although the whole shower needs resealing anyway,’ she said.
It’s not the first time we’ve encountered the use of WD-40 in unique settings.
Some of our members have tried it for uses outside of cleaning.
Member @JayKay, for example, said it’d been used to kill cockroaches.
Member @Crew added it could also be used to eliminate mites on chicken feet.
Aside from use on shower screens, WD-40 can also be used in other home cleaning jobs. Image Credit: Seniors Discount Club
But of course, we’ve also had words of caution on the indiscriminate use of WD-40 as well.
‘While WD-40 may be a great cleaner, it’s also an extremely toxic substance with potentially deadly consequences if used incorrectly,’ @DrivingGirl said.
‘There are many just as good products to clean your screens that are safe around families. A great product for what it was designed for, but to be used with caution and respect for anything else.’
‘Always use in a well-ventilated area and wear a respirator mask and gloves - it is no good for the human body.’
On that note, we’d like to point out that use on bathrooms (outside of rust, of course) and shower screens is not listed on WD-40’s website as an application, so tread carefully, especially when using the material with other cleaning agents.
In the meantime, you might also want to take a look at other shower screen cleaning articles:
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Source: TikTok/@NoooWaaay
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