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🚿 “From Soap-Scum to Showroom: How to Make Your Shower Glass Sparkle Again”

  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read

Nothing dates a bathroom faster than cloudy shower glass.You can have beautiful tiles, fresh grout, and fluffy towels — but if the screen looks milky… the whole room feels dirty.

The good news? Crystal-clear shower glass isn’t about scrubbing harder — it’s about cleaning smarter.


Why Shower Glass Goes Cloudy

That hazy film isn’t actually dirt.

It’s a combo of:

  • Soap scum (fats from body wash + minerals)

  • Hard water deposits

  • Shampoo residue

  • Neglected moisture drying onto the glass


Every shower adds another microscopic layer. After a few weeks, the glass stops being transparent and starts looking frosted.


Step 1 — Break Down the Build-Up (The Important Part)

Skip harsh chemicals first — you need something that dissolves minerals.


Mix this:

  • 1 part white vinegar

  • 1 part warm water

  • Few drops dishwashing liquid

Spray generously and leave it for 5–10 minutes.This is crucial — the solution needs time to eat the deposits so you don’t have to scrub aggressively.

Then lightly scrub with a soft sponge or microfibre pad.

👉 If you scrub immediately, you’ll just smear the residue around.


Step 2 — Rinse & Polish (Where the Shine Happens)

Rinse with warm water, then:

  • Wipe with a clean microfibre cloth

  • Follow with a dry cloth or paper towel

  • Finish with a squeegee

This removes the microscopic water droplets that create streaks.


Step 3 — The Secret to Keeping It Clear

The real trick isn’t cleaning — it’s preventing.

After each shower:

  • Quick 10-second squeegee

  • Leave the door open for airflow

That alone can reduce buildup by about 80%.


Bonus Pro Tip ✨

Once clean, lightly buff the glass with a tiny drop of rinse aid (yes, dishwasher rinse aid).It creates a water-repellent layer so water beads instead of sticking.


 
 
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