How To Clean a Shower Screen Like a Pro

How to clean a shower screen like a pro.

WD-40, baby oil, vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, glass cleaner, standard cleaning sprays. There are so many different  recipes for cleaning a shower screen, but which one works more effectively with the least amount of hassle and mess?

Let’s face it, cleaning a shower screen is nobody’s favourite household chore. It takes time, it’s messy, it’s tiring. Yet it is an essential step to keep your bathroom shining and hygienic. If you ever wondered how do professional cleaners make glass shower screens so shiny and steak-free, we will reveal the trade secrets to make and maintain your shower cubicle looking brand new. From sliding shower doors, to hinged showers and shower trays, we have you covered!

You’ll find an easy and efficient way to clean your shower glass, remove limescale from a shower enclosure and other handy tricks – without using expensive or toxic products. This technique will make your shower screen so shiny and streak-free you will be amazed.

What you will need:

Wash up liquid / dish detergent.

A sponge.

Squeegee.

A couple of microfibre cloths.

Optional

If your shower screen haven’t been cleaned in a while and has a lot of soap, scum and limescale build up you might need:

Pink stuff paste or Scrub Daddy paste.

Glass/ceramic hob scraper.

The Secret to Clean a Shower Screen Like a Pro

The main trick here is to use dish soap. Yes, dish soap, washing up liquid. From all the cleaning products we tested over more than 10 years in this industry, dish detergent has been proven to be the most effective and less toxic product for cleaning shower screens professionally.

Designed for getting glassware clean and grease-free, washing up liquid detergent can work wonderfully well for cleaning glass shower screens. The secret is to rinse any suds off thoroughly to avoid streaks when using this method.

How to Clean a Shower Screen Like a Pro: Step-By-Step

1. Wet your sponge and put a generous amount of washing up liquid on it.
2. Use the sponge to work in the detergent, scrubbing and removing soap scum and hard water stains as you go. Use as much washing up liquid as you find necessary to cover the whole glass.
3. Rinse with warm water.
4. Inspect the glass, the corners, to find any remaining scum or limescale.
5. Repeat the process in the areas of need if any.
6. Use the squeegee to remove the water and make it easier to dry.
7. Dry with a microfibre cloth (or paper towel if you prefer).
8. Now, for the extra sparkle, take a dry and clean microfibre cloth and wipe it away, polishing it on both sides of the glass.
9. Admire your work: your brand new looking, sparkling clean shower screen 🤩 😎

How to Clean a Shower Screen Like a Pro: With Optional Steps

The optional steps in case your shower screen has a lot of limescale and hardened soap scum build up

1. Wet your sponge and and a scoop of cleaning paste in it.
2. Target the trouble areas first, working it with the cleaning paste without applying too much pressure.
3. Rinse with water.
4. Rinse your sponge and put dish detergent/washing up liquid on it.
5. Use the sponge to work in the detergent, scrubbing and removing soap scum and hard water stains as you go. Use as much washing up liquid as you find necessary to cover the whole glass.
6. Rinse with warm water.
7. Inspect the glass, the corners, to find any remaining scum or limescale.
8. Use the scraper to lift off any remaining limescale or soap build up in the areas of need if any.
9. Rinse with water and use the squeegee to make it easier to dry.
10. Dry with a microfibre cloth (or paper towel if you prefer).
11. For the extra sparkle, take a dry and clean microfibre cloth and wipe it away, polishing it on both sides of the glass.
12. Admire your work: your brand new looking, sparkling clean shower screen 🤩

 

So, What’s the Best Way to Clean Shower Doors?

There are a variety of methods for cleaning glass shower doors, but the most important thing to remember is to stay on top of cleaning. Each clean will be quicker to manage, and less build up will reduce the chances of scratching and staining. Keep it clean and your glass shower door will sparkle for years to come!