Cleaning expert warns against shower scrubbing error that can damage your glass
Water stained shower screens are notoriously difficult to get clean. And while they're grubby, they can spoil the look of any bathroom, no matter how many hours you've spent scrubbing away the rest of the surfaces.
Hard water and soap scum build up easily on glass and if it's left is incredibly hard to get rid of, even with the most expensive cleaners on the market and all the elbow grease you can muster.
Using the same products on your shower screen as you do for the rest of your bathroom can be a big mistake though and actually damage it, according to glass experts Me and My Glass. They say that cream cleaners and ammonia-based products can cause streaks and over time may actually damage the glass, while abrasive scourers can do more harm than good.
Instead, they recommend saving your pennies and using things that are found in most kitchens, like white vinegar, and lemons or limes. John Cutts, an expert at the glass company, told the Daily Mail: "Many assume that common cleaning products like bleach and scouring pads work well in cleaning the glass, but this isn't the case.
"It can often make them look worse after rinsing with water and can result in a streaky finish. We recommend using acidic fruits like lemon and lime to get rid of tough marks as well as condiments like salt to remove hard-water build up."
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Cream cleaners, they say, can result in a blurry shower screen because of the streaks the product often causes. Bleach, while excellent for killing germs and getting most areas in your bathroom squeaky clean, can damage the glass over time because of the harsh chemicals it contains.
Ammonia-based products are a big no-no as well because they also cause streaks and can erode the rubber around the edge of the screen. Scourers might be great at scrubbing the stubborn stains from your sink but they can scratch your more delicate screen, permanently damaging it.
Instead, they say it's best to use lemons and limes as the acidity in the fruits when combined with white vinegar is great for shifting the annoying stains. A simple combination of the vinegar and squeezed fruit juice should be mixed together and used on a damp microfibre cloth. Apply it to the shower screen, cleaning in circular motions and rinsing after with clean water.
If the water drips and stains need more attention or have been left to build up for a long time, instead of a scourer, all you need is to add some salt onto a lemon and use that to scrub the glass. Other ways to prevent stains from building up include using a squeegee to wipe the screen after showering and, although more expensive, installing a water softener in your home will help with the hard water stains as well as prolonging the life of your other appliances such as kettle, washing machine, and dishwasher.
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