Keeping your glass shower door clean and sparkling can be tough, but nothing can make a bathroom look grubby and neglected, more than dirty glass. Naturally, the glass door of the shower is exposed to moisture on a regular basis, and when not cleaned every day, grime and mineral deposits can quickly begin to build upon the surface.
There are some tips and tricks to help you eliminate streaks, grime, and fog on your glass shower door though, and a simple homemade shower cleaner will get rid of any marks without you having to use harsh, toxic chemicals.
The power of vinegar:
Vinegar, when heated and mixed with a degreasing dish detergent, can work wonders for glass showers and tiles. However, go careful if your shower has any parts made of stone, as this could be harmful to it. Test a small area first, would be wise.
Clean your shower straight after you’ve used it:
The warm water from your shower will already have begun to loosen up the grease and grime, so before you reach for your towel, reach for your sponge or cloth and wipe down any areas that look grubby; you’ll find the task much easier while the shower is damp and humid. Try to do this after every other shower at least, to avoid a build-up of deposits and dirt.
Lemons love showers!
Nothing natural cuts through grime and streaks on glass shower doors like a lemon, so simply cut one in half, dip it into baking soda and rub it all over your glass door. The acid in the lemon reacts with the baking soda and quickly lifts any dirt or stains with its sudsy foam.
Shower cleaning tools:
There are 5 simple and cost-effective tools that you can use when cleaning your shower:
- Toothbrush – one of these will enable you to scrub the metal frame around your shower door.
- Paint scraper – useful for removing the gunk that can build up where the metal meets the shower or door.
- Cotton swabs – every bathroom cabinet contains cotton swabs, so simply grab a handful and use them to eliminate grime in any of the fiddly corners in your shower.
- Razor – these should be used with caution, but when carefully and gently applied, is able to scrape mineral spots off the flat glass. Use a clean and sharp blade, and always hold it at a 45 degrees angle to the surface to avoid scratching the glass.
- Squeegee – using a squeegee after every shower will help get rid of any excess moisture and therefore reduce the risk of mold and mildew from appearing and will eliminate hard water stains. Keep one hanging in the shower and encourage all members of your household to use it.
So, you can see that with glass shower doors, prevention really is key, and provided you make the effort to get rid of the moisture left on the glass and/or tiles after every shower, keeping it clean shouldn’t be a mammoth task, and your bathroom will look cleaner as a result.
