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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: RightSide on April 04, 2009, 07:28:20 PM

Title: Products to scrub bathtub/shower stall
Post by: RightSide on April 04, 2009, 07:28:20 PM

My skin has become much drier and much more sensitive, ever since I developed ESRD.

I can no longer use my usual bathroom cleansers (Comet, Lysol, etc.) for scrubbing out my bathtub and shower stall--my skin flares up when I bathe, from even the tiniest bit of residue.

Anybody else have this problem?  What do you use to scrub out your bathroom that's strong yet gentle on sensitive skin?

Title: Re: Products to scrub bathtub/shower stall
Post by: jbeany on April 04, 2009, 07:36:32 PM

Have you tried making your own cleaners?  I'm sure there are sites online that would give the best proportions - but try using baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, etc. . . .

Walmart keeps advertising "green" cleaners, but I'm not sure how chemical free they are.

Title: Re: Products to scrub bathtub/shower stall
Post by: kristina on April 06, 2009, 07:47:41 AM

Hallo, RightSide,
Molly Dye's "Survival Manual" mentions as a Quick Tip: Three cups of vinegar added to a medium size bucket of warm water will clean everything: glass, tiles, chrome, fridges, enamel surfaces, windows, washing machines and floors.
Good Luck!

Title: Re: Products to scrub bathtub/shower stall
Post by: Rerun on April 06, 2009, 09:41:28 AM

I use white vinegar to clean lots of things.  I also throw some in the rinse cycle of my towels in the washer.  It is a natural disinfectant.