Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide
good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions of the present invention
comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone
or citric acid in combination with an acid selected from the group
consisting of sorbic acid, acetic acid, boric acid, formic acid, maleic
acid, adipic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, glycolic acid,
and mixtures thereof; at least one anionic surfactant; at least one
thickener; at least one scrubbing agent; one or more optional
constituents; and the balance water; wherein the aqueous hard surface
cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 6.0 or less.