3 of Our Best Cleaning Tips for Glass Shower Doors
In today’s day and age, when it comes to showers, everyone wants glass.
Nobody wants some smelly old shower curtain cramping their style in the bathroom. They’re annoying to deal with, they look incredibly tacky, and if you get mould, mildew, or soap scum on them, it’s pretty much impossible to remove.
As a glass company, we’ve experienced this first-hand, as installing glass shower doors is one of the main things we do, and it’s been like that for many years now.
At any rate, one of the most common questions we get from customers who are thinking about installing glass shower doors is how to clean and maintain them.
Customers are constantly asking us how to clean glass shower doors, and many of them are worried it’s going to be a long, drawn-out process.
But the fact of the matter is, glass shower door maintenance couldn’t be any easier, and it’s nowhere near as difficult as trying to get stains out of a shower curtain.
That being said, in this article, we’re going to go over three of our best cleaning tips for glass shower doors, so you can understand how easy it really is.
Best Cleaning Tips for Glass Shower Doors
No matter what kind of glass you have for your shower doors, if you want it to look great, you’ve got to know how to properly clean it.
The following three tips will allow you to keep your glass looking great for years to come, with only a few items and minimal effort.
1) Choose the Right Tool
You don’t need an entire tool kit just to clean your shower doors.
However, with the right tool, you’ll be able to clean them with ease and avoid doing any damage.
The easiest and most effective tool to use for cleaning any kind of glass is a squeegee.
These tools allow you to clean glass, while completely removing water and cleaning solution at the same time, for a finish that’s free of any stains, streaks, or imperfections.
They can also allow you to clean an entire shower door using just a few smooth motions, instead of having to clean it in several sections.
But don’t forget – squeegees come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so make sure to buy one that’s appropriate for your purposes. You don’t want to be trying to clean your shower doors with a huge squeegee that’s made for window washers.
If you don’t want to spring for a squeegee, it’s fine to use a soft cloth or sponge, but it’s going to be much tougher to get the same streak-free shine.
Whatever you do, make sure to avoid using abrasive brushes, steel wool, or any other rough or sharp object that can scratch the glass or its coating, as this can cause permanent damage.
2) Choose The Right Cleaning Solution
Choosing the right cleaning product to clean your glass shower doors is just as important as picking the right tool for the job.
Using the right cleaning solution, you can easily wash away soap scum, scale, and mineral buildup, but if you use the wrong product, it can spell disaster for shower doors, and other surfaces, as well.
With that said, before I list the products we recommend for glass shower door maintenance, I want to point out the kinds of products you should avoid.
You should never try to clean glass shower doors using abrasive cleaners like hydrofluoric or phosphoric acids, Ajax, Comet, rouge, or cerium oxide, as these cleaners can permanently damage the glass.
We recommend a cleaning solution called Sprayway Glass Cleaner. Our customers love it, and we believe it’s the best possible product when it comes to cleaning glass.
However, there are many other products that will get the job done, including:
- Soft Scrub® Lemon Cleanser
- Soft Scrub® with Bleach Cleanser
- Arm & Hammer® Clean Shower®
- Comet® Bathroom Cleaner with Disinfectant
- Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy-Duty Cleaner
- Invisible Glass® Premium Glass Cleaner
- Kaboom® Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner
- Lime-a-Way Bathroom Cleaner
- Lysol® Basin, Tub & Tile Cleaner
- Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser®
- Scrubbing Bubbles® Auto Shower Cleaner
- Vim® Cream Cleanser
- Vinegar (common household)
- Windex®
Whatever product you choose to use, it’s important to rinse the glass with clean water following the use of any of these products.
You should also keep in mind that some common cleaning products can damage uncoated glass, as well as tile, brass, marble, metal, and other surfaces, so make sure to always read the label for these warnings, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
3) Choose The Right Kind of Glass
If you already have glass shower doors, and you’re not looking to get new ones, then this might not apply to you.
In any case, there are many different kinds of glass, and some are more resilient than others.
Ordinary glass tends to be more prone to aging and damage from humidity, hard water, and soap, among other things.
That’s why we give customers the option to install glass that’s made with extra protection, including ShowerGuard and Clear-Fusion Pro glass.
Both are manufactured using technology that coats the glass with a permanent seal, making it even more resistant to damage and easier to clean.
There are some specific products we recommend for cleaning this type of glass, including:
- Soft Scrub® Lemon Cleanser
- Scotch-Brite® No Scratch Sponge
But if you’d prefer a more environmentally friendly option, you should use:
- Seventh Generation™ Shower Cleaner
- Clorox® GreenWorks® Natural Bathroom Cleaner
- Nature’s Source™ Natural Bathroom Cleaner
- Windex® Multi-Surface Vinegar
Regardless of what kind of glass you have, if you want it to last for a long time, and keep looking great for years to come, it’s important to give it the respect it deserves. So, make sure to choose the right tools and cleaning solutions, and carefully clean glass with the right product, used in the way the manufacturer intended.
If you want to install glass shower doors and ditch that dingy old shower curtain, please don’t hesitate to contact us, get a Free Online Quote, or come see our showroom. We offer custom glass installation in the Lower Mainland, as well as Metro Vancouver, and we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and European-style craftsmanship that’s bound to exceed your standards.