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Scrubbing grime from your glass shower can feel like a waste of time when you’re still left with stubborn stains after all that work. But you don’t have to give your arm a workout just to get it clean. To help make your life a little easier, follow these simple tips below for cleaning glass shower doors to make them shine.
How To Clean Glass Shower Doors Step-by Step Guide
Step 1: Spray Glass Doors With Cleaner
Generously spritz glass shower doors with glass cleaner or a homemade remedy. Do not use an abrasive cleaner, as that can leave behind marks after you wipe the glass.
Step 2: Wipe Away The Cleaner
You’ll want to use a clean cloth, rag, or towel to wipe down the cleaner sprayed on your glass shower doors. Put some mild force into your wipes, but don’t put too much pressure on the shower doors.
Step 3: Deal With The Tough Spots
If there’s any spots leftover after your initial wiping. Try wetting the tougher stains with hot water to loosen up the smudge. You may want to try using a cleaning pad or sponge to try and target the tough to clean spots too.
Step 4: Organize A Cleaning Schedule
Now that your glass shower doors are sparkling clean. Stick to a schedule to clean your shower doors. This will prevent build up of hard to clean marks, as well as keeping your doors looking squeaky clean more often.
What causes stains on your glass shower doors?
First, it’s helpful to understand what exactly causes those hard-to-remove stains on your shower doors. The main source is soap and hard water, which accumulate on the glass and create that caked on white film. Most cities have hard water, which has a combination of dissolved minerals in it. This typically includes magnesium, calcium, lime, and even chalk. Stains end up building on glass surfaces when hard water combines with your soap.
Why is soap scum hard to clean?
Soap contains calcium stearate and other particles. And when it mixes with hard water, they create those water-insoluble marks on the glass that are extra challenging to clean away. But before you consider replacing your shower doors altogether, try out these tips below to learn how to easily clean them instead:
What’s the best thing to use to clean glass shower doors?
To get them sparkling, use a combination of these items below:
- Scrubbing sponge
- Squeegee
- Spray bottle
- Cleaning solution
- Cloth or microfiber towel
Clean After Having a Hot Shower
One of the best tricks for cleaning glass shower doors and glass surfaces is to do it after taking a hot shower. The hot water and steam will help loosen those stains, making it easier to scrub away.
Use the Right Cleaner
You don’t need to use commercial or chemical-based cleaners to get a crystal-clear glass door. Simple ingredients that you already have at home will work even better. Plus, it’s cheaper and safer for you, your family and the environment.
For the best glass cleaner, add the following into a spray bottle and shake well before using:
- 1 cup of water
- ½ cup of vinegar
- A splash of dish soap
- 10-20 drops of tea tree or lavender essential oil (naturally antibacterial and kills odours)
Spray, Scrub, and Leave It
Spray the cleaning solution over the glass and use a sponge that has an abrasive side to work against the soap scum. Start from the exterior part of the doors and work your way down and then inside. Leave the cleaning solution on the glass for approximately 10-20 minutes.
Wash, Wipe, and Squeegee
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “how do I make my shower glass streak-free?” The simple answer is by using a squeegee. After about 20 minutes, rinse and wash away the cleaning solution. Then finish it off by using a squeegee together with a cloth to get a crystal clear shine on the glass. Use the cloth to wipe up any watermarks as you go.
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