Even cleanfluencers get dirty shower screens, thanks to soap scum, hard water, and the fact it’s where we go to wash our own dirt off.
There’s no requirement to have a spotless shower screen, but if yours is looking duller it’s an easy problem to fix.
Some elbow grease is usually required, but you don’t need expensive cleaners to remove water marks and limescale deposits. In fact, you can do it with items you probably already have.
These three tried-and-tested methods serve different purposes depending on your needs. What they have in common, though, is their effectiveness.
Check them out below:
This is the best way to clean your shower screen if you’re not dealing with stubborn marks or stains.
Those who live in soft water areas shouldn’t need to scrub much, but water marks will require soaking and/or multiple goes.
What you’ll need:
What to do:
If limescale isn’t budging, go over it again (but be more liberal with the vinegar solution and leave it to soak for longer if necessary).
We get it, cleaning can be boring. And when you add work, social commitments, and families into the mix it’s even harder to find time for chores.
This method won’t focus on the nooks and crannies, but can be incorporated into your shower or bath time to clean your house while you clean yourself. Or, you can use it simply make the job easier with touch-ups before a more thorough clean.
What you’ll need
What to do:
You’ve soaked, you’ve scrubbed, and still water marks and soap scum remain?
In these cases, we need to bring out the big guns – aka magic sponges. These are sometimes also labelled as magic erasers or melamine sponges, and can be bought from discount shops, hardware stores, and supermarkets.
They use melamine as a fine abrasive to slough off hardened matter, which makes for powerful cleaning but does mean you should exercise caution to avoid scratches.
Wet the sponge and lightly rub over the glass in circular motions. Don’t be tempted to use too much force – a gentle touch is what’s needed with these.
Once you’ve dislodged the water marks you can rinse and clean as normal.
Mastering glass cleaning is good, but saving yourself future jobs is even better. Try these tips to prevent water marks and staining.
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