Hey there, it's not exactly a bike problem but related and I'm sure few of you had the same issue. Cleaning the wheels, the shower flor got scratched and it doesn't just wipe out with a sponge. How could I clean this mess? Thanks! by FoxRoig Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
tsjr on March 5, 2026 5:47 pm Are you sure it’s scratches and not just bike-grade grease with road dirt? These usually come off from my bathtub with the regular bike cleaning products.
rustyburrito on March 5, 2026 5:51 pm “Soft scrub” and a scotch brite pad works great for this type of thing.
Morall_tach on March 5, 2026 5:56 pm Magic eraser will probably take that off. Also maybe don’t clean your wheels in the shower?
spambearpig on March 5, 2026 6:00 pm This never happens when I don’t clean my wheels in the shower. This is just grease and oil getting caught in the existing tiny abrasions on the surface. Soap, hot water and scrubbing brush should do it.
TheDaysComeAndGone on March 5, 2026 6:06 pm Dish washing soap works wonders on grease stains, much better than regular soap. Don’t clean your bike in the shower, it creates a huge mess and is not worth it.
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Are you sure it’s scratches and not just bike-grade grease with road dirt?
These usually come off from my bathtub with the regular bike cleaning products.
Paint over it.
those are not scratches
use dish soap
“Soft scrub” and a scotch brite pad works great for this type of thing.
Magic eraser will probably take that off. Also maybe don’t clean your wheels in the shower?
This never happens when I don’t clean my wheels in the shower.
This is just grease and oil getting caught in the existing tiny abrasions on the surface. Soap, hot water and scrubbing brush should do it.
Dish washing soap works wonders on grease stains, much better than regular soap.
Don’t clean your bike in the shower, it creates a huge mess and is not worth it.
Better put an old towel under it next time