Bedroom + Bathroom Ideas How to Easily Clean a Glass Shower Door Soap Scum Are you sure you want to remove "How to Easily Clean a Glass Shower Door Soap Scum" We have updated our password strength requirements. Your current password is not strong enough. Please reset your password. Already have an account? Glass shower doors create an open, clean feel in the bathroom, but not when there's an unattractive buildup of hard water stains and soap scum. These types of stains can leave permanent damage and etching on the glass. To avoid this problem, keep things crystal-clean with a few simple tips. How to Easily Clean a Glass Shower Door/Soap Scum To reduce post-shower buildup, wipe down your shower walls and glass door with a microfiber cloth or other soft rag after each shower. A quick wipe down is all you need, then just hang the rag to dry. Use the Right Tool for the Job Even if you follow every tip for a clean shower door, it will still need an occasional deep cleaning.
The BLACK+DECKER Powered Squeegee Vacuum is an ideal tool for the job. Simply charge the vacuum’s lithium battery and fill the tank with your favorite glass cleaning solution. Use the squeegee’s built-in spray to release cleaning solution onto the glass while you squeegee it clean. It's a one-step, streak-free way to remove grime from your glass shower door. Try a New Soap If you use the classic bar soap in your glass shower, consider the alternatives. With a few exceptions, traditional bar soaps contain talc powder, which is known to leave behind a film of residue and soap scum on your shower door — and on you. Switch to glycerin-based soap bars, liquid soaps or body washes to keep soap scum to a minimum. You and your shower will both look and feel cleaner. Visit the Auto Parts Store There are many water-repelling products available for treating car windshields. These window treatments encourage water to bead up and run off of a car's windshield when driving in the rain, and they'll do the same thing on your glass shower door.
Spray a coating of water repellent to keep your shower door clean, according to the repellent manufacturer's directions, and reapply once a month or so for ongoing protection.Edit ArticleHow to Clean Soap Scum from Glass Shower Doors This is an easy way to get that nasty soap scum from your shower doors. Spray Zep shower, tub & tile cleaner on the whole glass. Use a Scotch-Brite pad's green side to slowly work the Zep in until it suds up. Let stand 15 minutes. Spray over again and scrub with pad. Rinse off the cleaner. Clean glass with Windex. Put carnauba wax-based car wax on as a protector.The phosphoric acid in it will pull that scum right off. A much easier way is to wipe the door with lemon oil. No need to let it sit for 15 minutes, to scrub, or to rinse. Apply lemon oil, wipe off. It completely removes soap scum and it smells nice, too. You may want to protect your floor! WD-40 works if you want that in your shower. Try baby oil - it is a natural alternative.
You may want to wear rubber gloves.Different treatments work for different cleaning challenges. Smudges, streaks, water spots and soap scum are just a few of the challenges involved with cleaning glass shower doors. Factor in mold and mildew growth and maintaining a sparkling shower often becomes a dreaded domestic task. A variety of techniques -- from natural methods such as vinegar to heavy-duty options such as oven cleaner -- make cleaning the shower door and frame a surprisingly simple, efficient and inoffensive household chore. Getting Rid of Soap Scum Soap scum detracts from the beauty of a pristine glass finish. For a sparkling shower free of slime and grime, soak a sponge in white vinegar and gently wipe down the door. After setting for five minutes, soap scum rinses away with warm water. The same technique effectively treats rust, as well as calcium and lime deposits, on an aluminum shower door frame. Wear gloves when working with vinegar because the acids can be harsh on skin;
also be prepared for the strong scent of vinegar which will fade away after a few showers. For a stronger solution with less lingering odor, use an all-purpose household cleaner. Particularly stubborn residue may respond best to a bathroom cleaner specifically formulated to deal with soap scum. Save yourself some scrubbing by spraying and waiting a few minutes before wiping down the surface. Use that time for another powder-room cleaning task, such as emptying the wastebasket or inventorying the medicine cabinet. Farewell to Mold and Mildew While soap scum is unappealing to look at, mold and mildew are potential health hazards. This dangerous duo grows in the track between the glass door and the frame. Skip the vinegar and go straight for something stronger: bleach and hydrogen peroxide are effective in killing all kinds of toxic mold. Spray the solution into gaps and cracks, wait a few minutes and rinse with warm water. For caked-in mold and mildew, use an old toothbrush to access hard-to-reach spaces.
Wear disposable gloves and throw them away immediately following this cleaning task as mold spreads easily and can lead to a costly household infestation if not properly contained. Banishing Water Spots If you have hard water, then you likely suffer from water spots: flat, crystallized drops left behind by minerals. Water spots also respond to vinegar, but aren't nearly as stubborn as soap scum. A 1-1 ratio of water and vinegar delivers a powerful cleaning solution equivalent to that of a store-bought glass cleaner. Spray, wait and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth. In a pinch, a fabric softener sheet can be used to soften water deposits; just wet the glass and scrub with the sheet. Rubbing clear car wax into the glass prevents water spots from reforming but be careful to keep it off the floor to prevent slips and falls. Tips and Techniques To keep your shower looking its best between deep cleanings, use a squeegee after every use. For convenience, keep it on a nearby wall-mounted suction hook for easy access.