I've tried lemon juice diluted in water on brushed nickel fixtures once—honestly, it was a bit of a mixed bag. It cleaned nicely at first, but I noticed after a few uses it seemed to dull slightly. Nothing drastic, but enough that I switched back to diluted vinegar. Citrus can be tricky with finishes like that...probably safer to stick with vinegar or mild soap solutions if you're unsure.
Had a similar experience with lemon juice myself—only mine was on a chrome faucet. It looked fantastic at first, shiny and all, but after a few rounds it started leaving weird streaks...not ideal. Ended up going back to diluted vinegar too, which seems gentler overall. Makes me wonder if anyone here has tried baking soda paste on fixtures like nickel or chrome? I've heard mixed things about abrasiveness but never tested it myself.
Yeah, lemon juice can be sneaky like that—looks amazing at first, then suddenly you're stuck with those weird streaks. I've tried baking soda paste on chrome fixtures before, and honestly, it's a bit of a gamble. If you're gentle enough, it works wonders...but get too enthusiastic and you risk tiny scratches. Learned that the hard way on my kitchen faucet. Diluted vinegar still seems safest overall—plus, who doesn't love their bathroom smelling like salad dressing afterward?
"Diluted vinegar still seems safest overall—plus, who doesn't love their bathroom smelling like salad dressing afterward?"
Haha, true, but honestly...the salad dressing scent gets old fast. I've been experimenting with castile soap lately, and it's been a total game changer. Gentle enough to avoid scratches on chrome fixtures, yet strong enough to tackle grime without streaks. Plus, you can mix in essential oils—lavender or eucalyptus—and suddenly your bathroom smells more spa-like than salad bar. Worth giving it a shot if you're tired of vinegar vibes.
Haha, totally get you on the salad dressing smell...my kitchen smelled like pickles for days after a vinegar cleaning spree. Castile soap is great stuff—been using it on my antique brass fixtures, and it's gentle enough not to strip the patina but still cleans off grime nicely. Might have to try adding eucalyptus oil next time; spa vibes sound way better than deli vibes, lol. Thanks for the tip!
