The glass door of your shower cubicle can get grubby quickly, with the remnants of shampoo, soaps and shower gels collecting on it and leaving deposits that make it look dirty. If you live in a hard water area, then you’ll also be familiar with limescale deposits that build up and leave marks on the glass.
For eliminating grime and hard water deposits from your shower cubicle, here are some cleaning tips:
- Little and often
Try to give your shower cubicle a quick wipe over after each time you use it; this will prevent grime and hardwater deposits from building up.
- Dry the shower after use
When soap scum and limescale deposits are left to dry on the glass of your shower cubicle, they become so much harder to remove. Dry the shower after use by wiping it down with a dry cloth or old towel.
- Use glass cleaner
As soon as you see any grease or grime on the shower, spray a glass cleaning solution (you can make a simple one from vinegar and water) onto it and leave it for a minute before wiping it off or spraying it down.
Eliminating mold from your shower cubicle:
Mold is not only incredibly unsightly and nasty smelling, but it can seriously harm your health, too. To get rid of mold in your shower you may be tempted to buy a store-bought solution, but you can simply use bleach and water instead. Mix bleach and water – 1 part of bleach to 1 part of water – and apply it to the affected area. Leave it to sit for up to 15 minutes before showering it off and repeating as often as necessary. Always use a damp cloth to firstly remove any mold that may not be so stubborn and remember to protect your eyes if you’re using a chemical solution – even bleach can be harmful if the fumes are ingested. It might be a good idea to open the windows while you do this to give yourself ventilation and airflow.
Preventing mold in your shower:
Mold may be a problem for most shower cubicles no matter how infrequently they’re used or how often they’re cleaned, but it can be prevented using these methods:
- Regular cleaning
Using a mild but effective bathroom cleaning solution regularly in and around your shower will help to kill and prevent mold.
- Ventilate your bathroom
An extractor fan is a great way of ensuring that your bathroom is kept well ventilated, but if you don’t have one of these, you can instead try to open windows and doors to clear damp air after showering or bathing.
- Get leaks repaired
Mold seeks moisture, so if you have a leak in your bathroom, you’re inadvertently giving it an environment in which to thrive and multiply. Get any leaks fixed quickly before mold gets a chance to take hold.
Cleaning your shower cubicle regularly is perhaps one of the best things you can do to help prevent grime and mold from ruining it, and if you prefer for someone else to do this for you (and nobody would blame you!), then why not call up a professional cleaning company and get a quote – you just might be surprised at how cost effective it can be.
