Are you the one who loathe household chores? The majority of the people will answer this question in “yes”. Although household chores are tough, but nothing is more difficult than cleaning the soap scum off the glass shower doors. People use several ways to clean the soap scums, mineral buildup, hard water stains, and mildew from the surface of the glass shower doors. Some use the glass cleaning liquids, others opt for the home remedies, some get the help of the professional house cleaner and some even opt for the way of escape. Yes and they do so by using the guest rooms, bathroom because it does not have a glass shower door instead it has shower curtains. It seems a time saving trick and is effective, but always remember one thing that escape is not the solution of anything. So, you should know and learn the hacks for cleaning the glass shower doors for changing your difficulty with ease.
Let us discuss some of the useful tips in detail.
Make Your Mind:
You probably think that this heading is just out of order, but the fact is, it is essential for building the things in the right order. Yes, your mind is the king of your body. It controls all the functions and if you will make it then things will be very easy for you. So don’t panic from the mess that you are going to clean on glass shower door. First, relax yourself, and say to yourself that you can do it and its not a big job. Repeat the sentence loudly 3 times with full of enthusiasm and zeal. Choose the method of cleaning like with the help of squeegee, microfiber cloth, daily shower cleaners or natural alternative. Tell your mind that you are going to complete the cleanliness in next 30 minutes. This is build up your mind and then your mind will be ready to command the body to do the task more effectively.
Use Squeegee:
Basically the windshield wiper like tool with a flat, smooth rubber blade which is used to remove or control the flow of a liquid on a flat surface is called “Squeegee” or “Squilgee”. It has a handle for making the cleaning easier. It is available in different sizes and materials in the market. Like they come in colors or stainless steel for the style-conscious. You will opt the small or normal size Squeegee of any material for cleaning the glass shower door. You can buy the Squeegee online from any online store. Best Squeegees give you the spotless finish.
Use Micro Fiber Cloths:
Microfiber cloths are considered as the best option for cleaning the glass. The micro fiber has the ability to reach in the areas where the squeegee can not go easily like beneath the handle of the doors or in tight corners. So it can be termed as the weapon of choice against the water spotting, build up and soap scums. According to the experts advise, it is best to dip the fiber in the water and wring it tightly after every use and keep laundering it after a few days.
Daily Shower Cleaners:
Many companies make the Daily Shower Cleaners which have made the cleaning easier. You an search on the internet that which daily shower cleaner is doing the best job or ask your friends and relative if they are using one and have found any better cleaner. Different countries will have the different companies of Daily Shower Cleaners, you should choose your country’s best spray of shower cleaner. If you are trying a new company spray, then do not opt for larger sized bottle, but always try with the smallest size available in the bottle. So that you can experience whether it is reliable for the future or not.
Organic Alternative:
Although you can find a large quantity of daily shower cleaners available in the market, but still you have the option of DIY via organic alternative. Nature has granted us so many substances which we can utilize in many ways. I must say that “vinegar” is the king in this respect when we talk about the natural hacks of cleaning. The internet is full of video tutorials and written stuff for making your own natural daily shower cleaner. Here I’m sharing one, you can use this or search another according to your need.
It is very simple, easy and quick you just need water and vinegar.
1 part vinegar and 3 parts water. Just combine them in a spray bottle, shake and use daily. If you have got much mess on your shower door and this day you can use some extra quantity of vinegar. If you dislike the vinegar smell don’t worry, it will vanish in the air when dry.
Remember one thing that this home made cleaner can prevent the glass from the soap scum, but if you already have the soup scums then it cannot remove it. For removing the soap scum you should try some other home made cleaner like:
You need
Dawn original dish soap
White vinegar heated until VERY hot
Procedure:
- Take 1 cup of Dawn original dish soap and 1 cup of White vinegar heated until VERY hot. You can change the quantity, but always use equal quantity of both.
- Mix the heated vinegar and dawn original dish soap in the shower bottle.
- Spray heavily on the surface of the shower door.
- Then leave the shower door with the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Increase the time if stains are heavy. Overnight is even better
- Rinse while wiping with a microfiber cloth.
- Glass will be cleaned if still some stubborn stains are there, then you can use any stiff bristled brush for glass cleaning.
Concluding Remarks:
Glass shower cleaning is very important for health, especially the Soap Scum cleaning. Because the Soap Scum can contain harmful bacteria. When water hits the soap scum on your shower walls or shower curtain, this bacteria bounces onto your skin and becomes airborne in steam. So, for keeping yourself and your family safe and healthy daily clean the shower doors.