How Do I Keep My Shower Glass Spotless?

Cleansing shower doors of soap scum and water stains is no simple task; to keep them looking their best, try natural cleaners for best results.

Everyday: To maintain clean shower walls and doors, spray vinegar solution on wet walls and door, then wipe with a nonabrasive sponge or squeegee before rinsing and drying using a microfiber cloth if necessary.

Vinegar

Vinegar is an eco-friendly household product that is easy and safe to use for cleaning hard water stains and soap scum from shower doors, along with cleaning other surfaces susceptible to streaking or mold growth. Plus, vinegar acts as a natural deodorizer helping freshen up your bathroom space!

Pouring 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water into a spray bottle and using this solution on glass shower doors. Scrubbing them down using either sponges, soft brushes or sponge-brushes until soap scum and other debris has been removed, before rinsing it off using your showerhead, separate spray bottle or bucket of warm water and drying with soft towels or microfiber cloths to complete this cleaning cycle.

As another natural solution for cleaning glass shower doors, try mixing equal parts distilled white vinegar and water with one-fourth teaspoon of dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle. Liberally apply this solution onto the doors and leave for five minutes before wiping it away using a non-abrasive sponge or squeegee before rinsing and drying with a clean lint-free cloth.

If your glass shower remains stained, consider mixing several tablespoons of baking soda into the solution to create a paste and applying it directly to any stubborn spots. Scrub using soft brush or sponge before rinsing off with warm water and squeegeeing windows until they’re streak-free and drying with a lint-free cloth.

White vinegar, citrus juice, baking soda and dryer sheets can also help keep glass shower doors pristinely clean. Other natural cleaning solutions that may prove helpful include white vinegar, citrus juice, baking soda and dryer sheets – with Pine Sol often being recommended as an effective means of eliminating hard water stains and soap scum – although you should test these products first in an inconspicuous area to ensure there will be no damage done or residue left behind.

Baking Soda

Of all the commercial cleaners on the market that promise to leave your shower sparkling clean, a natural alternative may work just as effectively. Vinegar contains acid which dissolves minerals that cause hard water stains and soap scum build-up; you could also combine it with baking soda for maximum effectiveness against deposits or residues.

Keeping your glass shower door pristine without spending much money can be done easily and inexpensively by setting aside time after every use to use a dry microfibre cloth to wipe the surface of the glass and wipe any moisture off with this regular approach. Doing this will prevent mildew growth as well as soap scum formation from building up, while regular deep cleans may be avoided altogether.

Create an effective nontoxic cleaner without using harsh chemicals: Combine half a cup of vinegar with enough baking soda to form a paste and apply to glass surfaces for at least 20 minutes, before wiping off and rinsing with warm water afterwards. For particularly stubborn residue, repeat this step several times until all your shower doors are spotlessly clean!

If your glass shower is covered with cloudy mineral deposits that are difficult to remove, extra fine steel wool may help safely dislodge them without scratching its surface. After that step has been taken, use a cleaning solution as usual or allow the door to soak for several hours overnight before wiping it off in the morning.

Bar Keepers Friend offers another solution for hard water stains by eliminating caked-on buildup without harsh abrasives or chemicals, with its powder or liquid formula options offering low Environmental Working Group ratings.

Add lemon juice to your shower cleaning solution as an acidic natural acidic solution that works to dissolve minerals more effectively, plus its citrus scent will leave your washroom smelling great!

Ammonia

Add ammonia to your daily cleaning regimen for optimal results in keeping glass shower doors spotless. Its natural ingredients target mineral deposits that cause water spots and soap scum build-up, dissolving them for an iridescent clean surface. Whether buying store-bought bathroom cleaner or mixing your own, always follow instructions on the label for optimal results.

Start off your shower door cleaning with a damp rag or microfiber cloth, wetting down its surface before wiping to remove loose bits of soap scum and hardened water spots. Next, squeegee the doors dry using another damp rag or microfiber towel in order to wick away moisture off of them to help avoid mildew or mold growth on glass surfaces.

If you don’t have time to squeegee after each shower, at least take time every day to do it at least once. Doing this will reduce how long it takes you to complete a more thorough weekly clean, as well as keeping the surface slippery so water spots and soap scum don’t build up over time.

For an intensive weekly cleaning, combine an acidic cleaner with distilled water. A product such as Mrs. Meyer’s vinegar-powered gel cleaner can cut through hard water deposits and soap scum deposits easily; simply apply to problem areas, wait about 15 minutes, and wipe away. However, as this cleaner contains preservatives it would be wiser to steer clear if you have sensitive skin.

Diluting lemon juice with distilled water in a spray bottle is another alternative that works just as effectively, while leaving your bathroom smelling fresh and clean. To reduce harsh chemical use in your home further, add some drops of baby oil or essential oils to prevent water drying out on shower doors, further reducing soap scum build-up.

Natural Cleaners

Although most shower cleaning products contain chemical solutions, natural cleaners such as vinegar or baking soda, nonsudsing ammonia solution or lemon juice are an ideal way to keep glass surfaces sparkling clean. Before beginning cleaning your glass surfaces make sure that the room has ample ventilation as these natural solutions have strong odors that must be ventilated out before beginning.

To clean your shower doors and their surrounding area, first remove any items such as nonslip mats or shower stools from your bathroom. Next, fill a bucket or use your hand-held shower sprayer to rinse away soap scum or residue left by shower cleaner on walls or floors before rinsing glass panels and drying with a microfiber cloth.

Next, use a nonsudsing household ammonia solution – available at most grocery stores – on any stains on your shower door. Carefully read and follow the label instructions for use and be sure to open windows or use ventilation for proper ventilation before applying your solution and scrubbing with nonscratch sponge for up to five minutes before repeating this step and rinsing off after.

Alternative approaches involve mixing vinegar with mildew-fighting essential oils like tea tree oil. Melissa Maker from Clean My Space recommends adding this combination to a 16-ounce bottle of water and wiping down after each shower with it – including glass panels, trim pieces and towel hangers.

Add baking soda and water to create a paste, apply this to the shower door, scrub with nonscratch sponge, rinse well and dry using microfiber cloth – then repeat!

Lastly, if your glass surfaces are extremely dirty, try using steel wool to scrub away buildup. This works particularly well on mineral deposits like calcium which often form cloudy shower doors. After this has been accomplished, some rubbing alcohol should suffice in reconditioning the shower glass surface.