Tools and Materials
Materials
- Shower Cleaner
- Glass Cleaner
Vinegar
Ammonia
- Glass Water Repellant Spray
Product costs, availability and item numbers may vary online or by market.
Choosing Your Cleaner
Mineral deposits, hard water and grime can stain glass shower doors, making them appear foggy or dirty. When you’re looking for the best cleaner for shower doors, you have options. We’ll take you through step-by-step instructions for cleaning shower doors as well as the best cleaners for glass shower doors.
For glass shower doors that require a deep clean, there are a couple of different options. Purchase a glass cleaner for shower doors or a shower cleaner that tackles soap scum and removes grime.
If you prefer to make your own, here are a few formulas that you can try.
Formula No. 1
Add 3 parts water to 1 part ammonia in a spray bottle. This formula will give your shower doors a streak-free finish.
Formula No. 2
Add equal parts grease-cutting dish soap and warm white vinegar in a spray bottle. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to make it smell good. Shake well. This formula will work on tough stains.
Formula No. 3
Mix a paste of water and baking soda. This formula will help remove hard water stains.
Formula No. 4
Create a paste using baking soda and distilled vinegar. Add baking soda in a bowl, then add enough water to create the paste.
How to Clean Glass Shower Doors
The question of how to clean glass shower doors depends on which cleaning method is right for you. If you’re using store-bought glass or shower door cleaner, follow the instructions on the bottle. For the do-it-yourself (DIY) formulas to clean a glass shower door, follow the instructions below.
Clean With Ammonia and Water
Add the 3 parts water to 1 part ammonia in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the glass shower door and let it sit for a few minutes. Use a brush to remove the soap scum and grime. Then rinse with water and dry with a cleaning cloth.
Clean With Warm Vinegar and Dish Soap
Mix 1 part warm vinegar with 1 part grease-cutting dish soap in a spray bottle. Shake well and spray liberally. Let it sit for a few minutes. Repeat if necessary. Then rinse with water and use a cleaning cloth to dry. If you still have some trouble spots, use a nonscratch cleaning pad to finish the job.
Clean With Baking Soda and Water
After you’ve mixed baking soda and water into a paste, use a sponge to rub the paste onto a wet shower door. Rinse the area with warm water and dry with a cleaning cloth.
Clean With Baking Soda and Distilled Vinegar
If you’re wondering how to get rid of hard water stains or how to remove soap scum, this paste should do the trick. Once you make the paste, spread it on the hard water stain or soap scum using a soft, damp sponge. Let it sit for a few minutes, then gently rub the paste in a circular. Rinse the area well with warm water and use a cleaning cloth to dry.
Before spraying any mixture, ensure the bathroom is well ventilated. Open the windows and turn on the exhaust fan.
Don’t use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on glass shower doors. They’ll scratch the glass.
How Often?
Now that your shower is clean, you’ll want to keep it that way. Here are some tips for maintaining it.
Daily
The best way to clean a shower is to use a squeegee to wipe away water and wipe the door down with a cleaning cloth. Then spray the shower with a daily cleaner. Always leave the shower door open. This prevents mold and mildew buildup.
Weekly
Spray a bathroom cleaning solution in your shower each week. Rinse and wipe down with a cleaning cloth.
Monthly
Repeat the deep-cleaning steps that were outlined above using the solution of your choice.
To prevent hard-water stains and buildup, add a glass water repellant spray to your shower door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are questions that customers frequently ask about cleaning glass shower doors.
Can You Use Steel Wool on Glass Shower Doors?
No. Steel wool is too abrasive and may scratch or dull a glass shower door. Instead, try a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
What is the Best Way to Clean Shower Glass?
There is no one best way to clean a glass shower door. There are, however, several methods that you can use. Water and ammonia is probably the most popular way. For less toxic ways, try a blend of vinegar and dish soap, baking soda and water or baking soda and vinegar.
What Removes Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors?
Making a paste of baking soda and water, or baking soda and vinegar removes hard water stains from glass shower doors.
Does Dishwashing Liquid and Vinegar Clean Glass Shower Doors?
A grease-cutting dishwashing liquid and vinegar are a powerful combination that cleans glass shower doors. Mix the two together in a spray bottle, shake, spray, rinse and dry.
How Do Hotels Keep Glass Shower Doors Clean?
For cutting through hard water, soap scum and dirt, may hotels use ammonia-based cleaning products. Typically, glass shower doors are cleaned every day.