The best way to stay on top of the mess is to have a damp sponge and a squeegee on hand. Once you’re done showering, wipe away any body wash suds and remove water spots on a daily basis.
Here are some key points to extend the longevity of your cleaning efforts and help you banish grime, mildew, and soap scum thanks to pro cleaning tips.
How to clean glass shower doors with distilled white vinegar
Step 1: Gather the cleaning supplies
The key to clean shower doors without harsh chemicals is to make a simple DIY bathroom cleaner. You’ll need:
- A cup of water
- Distilled white vinegar (avoid if you have any marble or stone in your shower)
- A non-abrasive sponge or dry microfiber cloth
- Squeegee
- Spray bottles
Step 2: Mix the cleaning solution
“As far as homemade cleaners, white vinegar is an absolute must,” Gazzo says. Mix equal parts water and distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle and add a few drops of an essential oil if you’re concerned about the smell.
Step 3: Apply the homemade white vinegar solution
After mixing your solution, spray it all over the glass shower doors and let it sit for about 30 minutes. While you’re waiting, this could be a great time to clean other areas of the shower where mineral deposits and other buildup can occur, like grout, shower door tracks, shower head, and faucets. For extra stubborn spots add a little baking soda to the solution and let it fizz. After half an hour, scrub the doors with a non-abrasive sponge and wipe away with a clean cloth.
How to clean glass shower doors with lemon juice
The vinegar solution should take care of stubborn hard water spots and other grime, but lemon juice helps with a streak-free finish. Start by mixing equal parts water and lemon juice in a spray bottle and spritz all over the glass doors. Though you can use a squeegee or microfiber cloth to wipe away the lemon juice, Brosnan recommends using newspaper. “The paper soaks up all of the moisture as opposed to just pushing it around, making it perfect for a streak-free finish,” he says. Don’t think that paper towels are an even swap for newspapers. Its pulpy texture is the prime culprit for streaks and lint.
Next, tackle the water spots on the bathroom mirror
Once you know how to clean glass shower doors, keep your supplies out and scrub the mirror. Even if you deep clean the entire bathroom, a dirty mirror will tarnish the whole thing. “Your reflection in the mirror will get marred by water stains and toothpaste splatter, and, although it may be subconscious, it will impact your view of yourself,” Prominski says. “Instead of seeing yourself through a clear and bright reflection, you will see yourself through a cloudy and dirty one, and [it] will reinforce ideas that you are lazy and messy, which will impact your self-esteem.” Clean mirrors and glass are a must for good feng shui. “Dirty mirrors block the flow of energy and can reflect a dirty environment,” she adds. Don’t be surprised if you get a burst of confidence after cleaning your mirrors.
