Cleaning Chrome Fixtures

RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post By Joy (Guest Post) (09/05/2008) I learned on another site you can use aluminum foil DRY (wrap it around tip of finger and apply medium pressure. OMG, it totally works. NOTHING else worked and it didn't scratch at all. You do need to be careful of the surrounding services like fiberglass or grout that might want to absorb the mineral deposits that used to be on your fixture. This generally happens when the fixture isn't absolutely dry when you use the aluminum foil. It seems water dribbles out of crevices of faucet or shower fixtures. Plus it's possible that the foil might scratch the fiberglass. It works on the chrome, just be careful of other surfaces! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by perfume and powder (570) | (06/15/2007) Profile | Contact Rubbing alcohol is pretty good for removing spots on all kinds of metal. Pour some on a cloth and wipe. My parents used it for everything, even washing the car(we had the shiniest car in the neighborhood!). Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by ericcha (4) | (06/14/2007) Profile | Contact Andi...yeah i think BKF you have to rinse pretty quickly...but BKF not working well on shower door. Maybe will need to try Spot-X...but it's expensive and only available online unless someone knows a place that sells it. But before I try that, i'm gonna try something else. also BKF only working on Chrome fixtures, but not other metal fixtures for some reason. Hmmm? Didn't know BKF was at Wal-mart...thought it was one of those products you only see at specialty stores because couldn't find at Target. Thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by Andi6 (23) | (06/13/2007) Contact P.S. Wal-Mart and Family Dollar sell it for less. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by Andi6 (23) | (06/13/2007) Contact Eric I love Bar Keepers friend and have been using it for 15 years, but that's what I ruined my kitchen faucet with. Maybe because I have such hard water I just used too much for too long! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by ericcha (4) | (06/13/2007) Profile | Contact Tried Baking soda...but it Didn't work...either on the chrome on our spotty shower door. Bar Keepers Friend worked the best on the chrome. Having some success with BKF on shower door, but I think spots on shower door are more dug in...so will need to rub harder. How well has it worked for you? Eric Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by HolJen (137) | (06/13/2007) Profile | Contact Good Morning Eric ~ Just a simple question for you, have your tried good old ever available baking soda ? Try and let me know. ~ Holly Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by trbrown22 (116) | (06/12/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact I use lemon oil furniture oil. I works great on soap scum and hard water. I use it on the shower doors and it takes the soap scum off in one wipe. HOpe this helps. Report Spam or Abuse Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post By Annie. (Guest Post) (06/12/2007) After you clean them - give them a rub with mineral oil leaving a light layer on them. Minerarl Oil is available in most drug stores. It helps keep the spots off the chrome. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by ericcha (4) | (06/12/2007) Profile | Contact Andi6 Thanks for the info, but I found a very effective cleaner: Bar Keeper's Friend...it works great! Requires very little effort. Found it at my local Bed bath beyond...only $3 Thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Chrome Fixtures Post by Andi6 (23) | (06/11/2007) Contact We have very hard water and this was a problem as well. I ruined my kitchen faucet trying to scrub it off, but have since found an easy solution. For light spots and regular cleaning mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle, spray the area and let sit for 5 -10 minutes. Then wipe with a soft cloth and repeat as necessary. When spots are gone make sure you rinse off the vinegar well. If you have a heavy build up, then cover the area with paper towels and saturate them with full strength vinegar. About every 5-10 minutes give it a little rub and reapply vinegar as needed. I do this while I'm doing my weekly cleaning. It also works on dish drainers, sinks, and tubs. Do not use harsh chemicals on chrome because it will eat the finish, and always rinse off the vinegar well when you are done. Report Spam or Abuse