A gleaming glass shower door can be the jewel of your bathroom. However, without proper care, it can lose its luster and become streaked with dirt, hard water stains, and soap scum. Cleaning a glass shower takes some work, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. You can restore that sparkling shine with the right techniques and products and keep your glass shower door looking its best. This step-by-step guide will walk you through cleaning a glass shower door quickly and easily. With just a few inexpensive supplies and a little elbow grease, you can give your shower glass that “just installed” look.

 

 

Supplies You’ll Need

• Spray bottle or bucket
• Distilled white vinegar
• Dish soap
• Clean microfiber cloths
• Squeegee
• Soft scrub brush
• Glass cleaner (optional)

 

Step 1: Mix a Vinegar Cleaning Solution

Start by mixing up an effective homemade cleaning solution. In a spray bottle, combine:

• 1 part distilled white vinegar
• 1 part warm water
• 4-5 drops of dish soap

Shake well to combine. The dish soap helps the solution cling to the glass while the vinegar cuts through soap scum and hard water deposits. Distilled white vinegar is important since other vinegar types can leave a smell behind.

 

 

Step 2: Spray and Scrub

Spray the cleaning solution over the glass and let it sit for several minutes. This gives the solution time to start breaking down the buildup.

Use a soft scrub brush or microfiber cloth to scrub the glass gently. Focus on areas with visible soap scum and hard water stains. Scrub in circles to help lift grime.

For stubborn spots, make a paste by sprinkling baking soda directly onto the glass and scrubbing with a damp cloth. The abrasive texture of the baking soda will help scrub away difficult grime.

 

Step 3: Rinse Thoroughly

Once you’ve scrubbed the entire surface, rinse the glass thoroughly with warm water. A detachable showerhead makes rinsing easier.

Rinse until all suds and cleaning solution residues are gone. This step is important to prevent streaking.

 

Step 4: Squeegee Away Water

The secret to getting a streak-free shine is to squeegee the water off the glass after rinsing. Drag a squeegee top to bottom across the wet glass surface.

Try to wipe in one continuous motion. Go over the glass a few times, flipping the squeegee to use clean edges.

Get the sides and any corner nooks too. Wipe water off the squeegee with a microfiber cloth as you go.

 

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