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I'd try one of those steam-cleaners before I applied some chemical that could damage whatever it is that your shower is made of.

steamer? I once steamed off 30-year-old shower daisies.

The microfiber towels are great for cleaning. I especially use them on my dog's muddy paws...but as far as I can tell, they don't wash all that great...

toothpaste and an old toothbrush work really well. if that fails, Goof-off will probably work.

microfiber cleaning cloths work well. they are not miraculous, but do pick up and hang on to dust, hair, lint, etc, instead of smearing it around. i have a microfiber string mop from Casabella that i love

Try WD40 which cleans everything and is basically fish oil

you might also try magic eraser pads - also no chemical way

Regarding microfiber towels, I've been told on numerous occasions that they absolutely must be washed *separately* from other items since they'll pick up all the lint during the wash.

I have a similar grossness from some failed fixture of yore, and I just figured I'd have to chalk it up to charm for the whole time I live there. Thanks for the ray of hope!

I have used many different microfiber cloth products, and the ones that really work are the real Swedish ones. I have been using them for 10 years now, and still swear by them. Don't have the same problems with washing them that other people have mentioned, but like I said, all microfiber cloths are not alike.

Here are the ones that I have found to be the best:

http://www.vikan.com/sw4435.asp

https://www.euronetusa.com/shop/home.php

I use my microfibers for most everything from washing dishes to cleaning. I toss them in with the washcloths and although they do stick to the terry, I just peel them off and fold. There doesn't seem to be any decrease in effectiveness. Great for catching the cat hair, dust, etc. IMO.

Use peanut butter to get sticky gunk off. After I found out how well that works, I've had a hard time wanting to eat the stuff...

The microfiber towels are great for cleaning windows, floors, etc. Just don't use fabric softener on them.

goo gone, baby. goo gone.

if goo-gone doesn't work I'd try Goanna Eucalyptus oil - get old soft terry towel and rub hard. Or orange solvent?

I don't know.... maybe you should keep it. It looks like art..

Goo-Gone!

I'm the one who asked the question... It's dried glue with some remainings of the adhesive tape itself. I guess Goof Off would be a good thing to try (never used it before). Oils don't seem to work.

About the microfiber towels - my questions was actually about the hair towels, like these ones: http://www.britanne.com/products/hair.shtml Did anyone use them?

Can't be certain without knowing exactly what's in the glue but odds are it won't come out without some sort of organic solvent, which eliminates most of the green cleaning agents like toothpaste, baking soda and vinegar, lemon juice, etc.

Goo gone and the like are made from limonene, which is a solvent derived from citrus fruits. It's generally less harsh than turpentine or paint thinner, but can be a mild skin irritant.

Rubbing alcohol might also work, although most of what is sold in drugstores is pretty dilute.

And whoever mentioned using a steam is onto something. I doubt steam will remove the goo entirely, but if you can soften it a bit, it will clean up better with the solvent. Like the way sugar dissolves faster in hot water than in cold. But don't heat the solvent. I mean, it might work, but some of those things have fairly low flashpoints!

goo gone is a great product for this sort of thing - but you should definitely try it somewhere else on the tub first to make sure it doesn't strip anything you want off with it...

i use microfiber hair towel and it's great! it absorbs water much better than a regular towel so your hair needs less drying when you take it off. also, just one compact hair towel can dry your whole body like a full size regular towel.

i second rsilverman - goo gone eats plastic, vinyl and many other porous surfaces - read the warning label carefully and test a teensy spot if you're still not sure.

Seriously, try the peanut butter. The cheaper the better.