Shower screens will gleam and be easier to keep clean if you use 2 simple kitchen items
Shower screens have a bad habit of still being covered in foggy stains even after you have tried scrubbing it, but there is a simpler way to keep it clean that will also leave the glass sparkling
Nothing is more frustrating than giving your bathroom a thorough clean, only to find the shower screen still looks cloudy with lots of grubby stains covering the glass. Shower doors can be tricky to properly clean, as wiping them down is often not enough due to limescale, which is made up of tough minerals that are left behind when hard water evaporates.
Limescale is what causes shower glass to look really hazy, but what is really annoying about these stains is that they harden over time, which makes them cling really tightly to the glass. It will build up on any soap or oils that splashed onto the glass, so you end up with lots of big smeared water marks all over the shower door that will not come off, even if you scrub at it. However, Charlie Gray, a household expert, has shared that you do not need any fancy cleaning products to get rid of shower glass stains, as the best items are likely sitting in your kitchen.
In a video online, Charlie said: “My shower screen is absolutely filthy so I thought I’d share with you how I clean it. So one scouring sponge [and] some bicarb of soda, which are things you should all have in your kitchen.
“Sprinkle some bicard [ on the sponge], and then this is the best bit. Squeeze some lemon juice [onto the bicard] and watch that fizz. Love it!”
Why use lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda?
Limescale stains can be difficult to clean because they are composed of a mineral called calcium carbonate, which requires an acidic solution to dissolve.
However, using strong or unsuitable acidic cleaners in the bathroom can damage certain metal fixtures, finishes, and bath materials, so be careful about which products you use.
Lemon juice is perfect because it contains citric acid, which naturally breaks down limescale and removes those cloudy marks on the glass.
Bicarbonate of soda, because it is slightly alkaline, which means it will loosen any greasy and oily stains caused by soap on a shower screen, to get rid of any grime.
Combining lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda can make tackling a grimy shower screen so much easier, without the need for expensive or harsh chemical cleaners.
How to deep clean a shower screen
To begin, sprinkle a little bicarbonate of soda onto a scouring sponge, then squeeze a little lemon juice onto it as well.
You should notice that the solution will immediately start to fizz as it is mixed together. Then, all you have to do is wash your shower screen with the sponge.
Work the sponge in circular motions until every stain or foggy area on the glass is covered. If the glass is really stained, you might need to squeeze more lemon juice directly onto the glass.
Wash the sponge with warm water, then go over the shower screen again to rinse it, as it will get rid of any stubborn marks.
Buff the glass with a clean cloth to dry it, and your shower screen should now be completely clean.
It should roughly take 10 to 15 minutes to clean the shower glass properly but it should be sparkling without any stains at all once you are done.
Charlie said: “A little bit of bicarb of soda, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little bit of scrubbing and it will be gleaming. No more watermarks, no streaks, and I’m really pleased with how it is looking.”
