How do I get car grease and oil off of my shower without using any harsh chemicals?

Question

My husband is a mechanic, and the grease and oil from the cars builds up sooooo fast on the walls of our shower. The shower is that standard tub/shower vinyl or plastic insert. The walls and the bumpy texture on the bottom of the tub are the toughest parts to clean. I have tried several things but none of them seem to work properly. PLEASE help.....

Answer 1

lemon juice (pure) mixed with water will cut through grease and oil, or if you want something harsher vineger mixed with a small amount of water or you can use it straight (only good to use white vinegar however)

Answer 2

Sprinkle  baking soda onto a damp sponge and scrub the greasy spots off.  Then rinse with hot water and white vinegar.

It works for me.

Answer 3

you could try putting bicarb soda on it & rub it in with half a lemon

Answer 4

Let me tell you what to do when you get it clean. Using car wax, wax the entire shower.NOT the FLOOR.Buy a mat and put down and replace it when needed.This workd well on ceramic tile too.

Answer 5

everything you need to make this all-natural, mildly abrasive scouring scrub is most likely already in your kitchen.

Made with baking soda, vinegar and 10-12 drops of your favorite essential oil blend (to offset the vinegar smell), this 'recipe' comes from green living expert Laura Klein of OrganicAuthority.com.

This miracle mix is a powerhouse cleaning agent for sinks, bath tubs, toilets and anything else on which you would typically use an abrasive 'conventional' cleaner. According to the EPA, indoor pollution levels are typically higher then those outside your home, and traditional, chemical-filled cleaning products are contributors to this indoor pollution problem.

Plus, making your own cleaning products is not only better for your indoor environment (and outdoor, since nothing toxic is going down the drain), it’s less expensive.

According to Laura, vinegar is an all-natural anti-bacterial that kills 99% of all bacteria, 82% of mold and 80% of germs and viruses. So put it to work!

Here's what you need to make enough to last you a couple of months:

    * Large-mouthed glass jar with s***w top lid that holds at least 2 cups

    * 2 cups of baking soda

    * ½ cup of white distilled vinegar

    * 10-12 drops of essential oil (found at your favorite local natural food store or at MountainRoseHerbs.com)

Answer 6

use dish washing liquid

Answer 7

eucalypyus oil is a natural degreaser, use liberally and wipe grease off with old piece towelling, scrub with a detergent(I use a natural cocnut oil based cleaner  called 'salsuds', and if necessary scrub with borax or baking soda as an abrasive)

low chemical, low allergy