An Easy Guide to Sparkling Glass Shower Doors

A glass shower door looks elegant and luxurious, but it can lose its appeal if it is always foggy and stained. Knowing how to clean a glass shower door is essential to maintain a sparkling and chic bathroom. Explore the guide below for the best way to clean glass bathroom doors.

What You Need

Soap, mineral deposits from hard water, oil, and dirt can leave stains on glass shower doors. Thus, you need effective materials that can loosen grime and scum. These solutions include:

White Vinegar or Baking Soda

Vinegar is an inexpensive and readily available product that you can safely use on glass. However, the solution can damage stone, and you should avoid it if your shower also has stone hardware. Baking soda is another mild household cleaner that breaks down soap and scum buildup.

Commercial Cleaner

Check your local grocery store for commercial sprays that discourage stains and scum buildup. Commercial cleaners are ideal if the glass door has severe mineral buildup that results from hard water. 

Squeegee or Magic Eraser

You can get an inexpensive squeegee or a Magic Eraser at any department store. Use these tools to clean off soap and grime and avoid abrasive sponges that scratch glass. Everyone who uses the shower can drag the squeegee down the glass to prevent soap and water stains. 

Daily Cleaning

Keep the squeegee in the bathroom to clean the door after the last person has showered. Also, create a DIY spray with one cup of distilled water, a little mild dishwashing soap, and ½ cup of vinegar. A few drops of your favored essential oil provide refreshing scents. 

Spray this mixture on the back and front of the shower door and let it sit for 30 minutes to dissolve the grime. Then, use a non-abrasive sponge and warm water to rinse off the cleaning solution. Next, use a microfiber cloth to dry the glass and leave the door open to air out. 

Weekly Cleaning

If you can't clean your glass shower door daily, plan to wipe it down at least once a week. To make a powerful cleaner, mix equal parts baking soda and vinegar and stir until you have a runny paste. Then, spread the solution across the door and leave it for about a few minutes. 

You can also add four tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to a cup of distilled water and spray it on the door. The acidity of the lemon juice helps the solution reduce the soapy buildup. If the glass door has too much soap scum, use dryer sheets to wipe down the glass. You don't have to buy fresh sheets as you can use those you take out of the dryer. Dryer sheets get rid of soapy films and leave the glass shiny.

Monthly Cleaning
Your glass shower door deserves a deep clean once a month. If your door is a slider, use water, lemon juice, and baking soda to clean the runners. An old toothbrush scrubs away the grime on the runners and cleans handles and other hardware on your door. You can avoid the accumulation of soap and grime through daily or weekly cleanings.

The Impact of Hard Water on Your Glass Shower Door

If your glass door has water spots despite frequent cleanings, the water supply may be to blame. Hard water leaves mineral deposits and soapy films that are hard to remove on glass doors. In addition to cleaning the door with natural and commercial cleaners, invest in a water softener to reduce limescale buildup. 

A sparkling glass shower door makes your bathroom more inviting and luxurious. Contact us at Palmetto Glass & Mirror Inc today for high-quality glass doors that are easy to clean and maintain.