Comments on: Miscellaney

By: Cherie

Cherie — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:59:56 +0000

I’ve seen Kaboom around, here and there before. Thanks for the recommendation; maybe I’ll pick it up sometime.

By: Lianne

Lianne — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:59:05 +0000

When I moved into my last place, the bathtub was as bad, if not worse. After regular cleaners didn’t work, the guy at my local Home Depot suggested this stuff called Kaboom! (comes in a purple bottle, from the same guys who make Oxyclean).

I sprayed it on, and immediately could see the gunk shifting. Five minutes later, I gave it a scrubbing with a rough pad, and voila! Bright white.

Best of all, Kaboom smells pleasant, and while I used gloves, apparently you don’t really need to.

By: Tagged, Bagged, and Flagged : Cherie Priest

Tagged, Bagged, and Flagged : Cherie Priest — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:57:12 +0000

[...] 10. I am fascinated by transformation of any kind. NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” infomercials for cleaning products, architectural renovation, home makeover shows, you name it — I love a good Before-and-After. Even if it’s just my own bathtub. [...]

By: Cherie

Cherie — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:36:19 +0000

Thanks, you guys :)

Rabbit: I’m aware of Bookcrossing and I think it’s an awesome thing. I know of many folks who adore it.

Monti: Don’t tempt me!

Cara: Good luck!

Dusty: I just used a scrubbie pad on a stick (picked up at Target in the bathroom cleaning aisle). Any scrubbie pad would do.

Sarah Von: My pleasure! But be warned – it smells terrible, and is very harsh on your lungs and hands. I recommend much ventilation, some gloves, and maybe a mask if you have any upper respiratory sensitivities.

By: sarah von

sarah von — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:18:02 +0000

Oh. holy. crap. How have I lived this long as a compulsive cleaner and Virgo and not known about Zap!! Thank you, lady. Thank you.

By: dustyskinandall

dustyskinandall — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:52:15 +0000

So my next question — what did you use for the intense scrubbing?

I am ordering some Zap right now for the ugly tub and grout in the basement that I’m renovating.

By: Cara

Cara — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:50:02 +0000

Nicely done! I was just cleaning my own bathroom and I’m desperately in need of a new bottle of cleaner. I’ll have to try Zap.

By: Duane

Duane — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:21:19 +0000

It *is* possible to do something about enamel that’s wearing thin; there are products like http://www.surface-repair.com/diy_refinish-bath-shower.htm to do so.

(Note: I haven’t actually *done* this, I just knew it was possible.)

By: MontiLee

MontiLee — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:43:48 +0000

I am intensely jealous.

I should send you some Lush bath goodies so I can live vicariously through your tub awesomeness.

By: Azalais

Azalais — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:25:52 +0000

Excuse me while I go and buy some Zap; your before pic looks like my tub, only better (but my tub has not had nearly 100 years to get gross).