Shower screens are often forgotten when we are cleaning our bathrooms. We do the floors, the windows, the sink, but shower doors get only a small rinse in the end. This is insufficient for anyone who insists on having a sparkly clean home. But following the steps below you can clean your shower screen with zero efforts.
So, if you:
Then you’ve come to the right place. Have you wondered “why do shower screens go cloudy?” Well, they become so due to the accumulation of mineral deposits, soap scum, and other residues from hard water and shower products. Fortunatelly you will learn all about cleaning shower screens.
Most people will advise you to use products, which are specially created to clean shower screens and doors. Store-bought cleaning solutions are, of course, a proven option, as they always promise a streak-free finish and come with instructions on how to use them.
But in recent years, a large number of people are ready to trust more homemade products and techniques rather than any traditional detergents. After all, natural cleaning agents are eco-friendly, affordable and efficient.
So, here are some of the best ways of how to clean your glass shower screen and door with products, which you most likely already have at home:
Time needed: 30 minutes.
Take a laundry detergent – preferably a powder one. Mix with water until you get a thick paste as a result.
The mixture is abrasive, so make sure to test on a small area before you apply it anywhere else.
Apply the solution to your shower screen using a soft cloth and scrub gently.
All laundry detergents create a big amount of foam. To rinse properly and without leaving any streaks, the best advice is to use a squeegee. You can get one at any DIY store or the cleaning sections of supermarkets.
After you are done with the cleaning, a good finishing touch would be to restore the initial shine of the shower screen. You can do this very easily with another ingredient that is widely used in cleaning despite its different original use and purpose. Of course, I’m talking about vinegar. The vinegar does miracles in cleaning, stain removal and bringing back the original state of almost every surface.
But “Does white vinegar clean shower screens?”, some people ask. The answer is yes, its acidic nature helps dissolve mineral deposits, soap scum, and other residues that accumulate on shower screens over time. You can mix a solution of white vinegar and water, ideally in equal parts, and find a clean unused cloth. Then, spread the mixture evenly on the screen and wipe up with a dry cloth. Works great on windows, as well.
WD-40 is a popular product that is mainly used in cleaning. Its main function is to penetrate oil and displace water. The spray is widely known for its cleaning properties that work on almost every surface. People use it to clean their vehicles and to protect the metal from rust and corrosion.
Here are the steps you have to follow to clean your shower doors with WD-40:
If you live in a hard water region, you probably ask yourself this question quite a lot “How do I remove heavy limescale from my shower?”. Also known as Calcium Scale, this is a hard, dirty-white substance that is mostly found on the metallic parts of water operating machinery, kitchen and bathroom or kitchen fixtures and surfaces. This deposit is caused by the minerals leached from the water.
Limescale needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent a buildup on surfaces and insides. The scaly substance also accumulates on shower screens and doors as they get wet all the time. And the longer the scale stays and is not cleaned, the harder it gets to remove it. One of the most preferred ways to clean it, using household products, is with vinegar. As mentioned above, this godly substance can take care of almost everything. This is how you can use it to clean limescale from your shower glass:
A good way to sustain the impressive condition of your shower door or screen is to spray some vinegar after each use to prevent limescale from building up in the future. You can follow that rule when it comes to removing limescale from your bathroom tiles and grout as well.
The rubber seal of the shower doors is the place where most of the residue and hard-water deposits tend to build up. All the shampoo, soap and everything else that we use in the shower, love to find a permanent home there. Our personal hygiene products, mixed with limescale, form a substance, called soap scum, which can promote mould and mildew growth, once it accumulates on the rubber surface.
But of course, they are not impossible to get rid of, so here we will show you how to properly clean the rubber seal of your shower door using common household products.
First, you need to gather everything listed below:
And now, the steps you need to follow when cleaning your shower screen seal:
One thing that’s often overlooked is how to handle cleaning products safely. Always follow manufacturer instructions and store cleaning products out of children’s reach. Also, wear protective gear like rubber gloves and splash-proof glasses when cleaning.
When using vinegar, avoid mixing it with bleach to prevent harmful fumes. Use vinegar in well-ventilated areas and consider wearing a mask for prolonged exposure. Diluted bleach is effective but never mix it with other products. Always wear protective gear and use bleach in well-ventilated spaces.
Baking soda is generally safe, but avoid combining it with vinegar to prevent fizzing reactions. Store it in a cool, dry place and be cautious of potential fabric and surface discolouration. In case of spills, know emergency exits and follow first aid instructions on product labels.
In the end, the most important thing to learn is that to clean your shower screen you don’t need a counter full of detergents, each of them with a different use. You can always resort to various multifunctional household products like baking soda, vinegar and bleach, as they are just as good when it comes to cleaning shower screens, doors and seals. Still, taking care of the task properly can be a very tedious job and not everybody has the time and desire to do it.
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