RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I gave up on my small shower doors and took them off and put up a shower rod and curtain. Much better!
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I also use shampoo to clean my shower tile and tub. Removes the white stuff and leaves its sparkling clean. I have not (silly me) tried it on my shower doors! I have the same problem.
A friend recently told me about her solution which I have yet to try. She uses a fabric softener sheet to clean the shower doors!
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
Lemon oil used on wood furniture works wonders on shower doors. It removes the soap scum and protects from future build up. Once you clean the doors you will wipe away the excess oil leaving a light coating. The oil can also be used on the metal track & parts. I cleaned estate homes using this trick.
Mary in Camden, MI USA
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I just cleaned my doors with auto rubbing compound. I took doors off and put them on sawhorses in garage. Worked well. My problem was spots mostly but some whitening also.
Posted on 09/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I tried everything and anything to clean my shower door but the white film is still there no matter what I used. Do you have any suggestions on what type of cleaning substance I will use to get rid of my film in the shower door?
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
lime away does not work, dangerous and not really meant for jobs like that..
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I have tried every suggestion here but I STILL can't get my shower doors clear. It almost seems like the build-up corroded the glass and caused a permanent etching. It is possible that the glass cannot be cleaned? I hate to think that I need to replace the doors.
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
We had that same problem in a house we moved into. I tried a very strong solution of water and bleach (make sure a window is open) and soft scrubbing pad. That worked. Actually I found after it cleaned the build up, we had a very petty frosted design on the glass.
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I use Gel Gloss. It is in a pink can. It cleans, shines and protects. It is great for marble, fibreglass, the grungiest boats and showers. It is applied, let dry and buffed off. It protects like a wax and the water will pebble off. I do my marble vanity, tub, tub surround and folding shower doors about every 6 months to a year.
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By Meredith NH (Guest Post)
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From years of professional experience this is what I would suggest. First using a dry steel wool pad (0000 fine NOT SOS) on the dry glass doors. This will not scratch the surface it will actually remove any stubborn debris, stains and deposits left by soap and hard water. Make sure the doors are real glass and not plastic. Then when they are clean I would apply a very light coat of lemon oil (the real stuff), RainX (for auto windshields) or even car wax to help prevent further clouding. Making sure you buff off all these products completely. This process will also work on stubborm grime on exterior windows.
Posted on 10/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
Try White Vinegar, let sit for 5- 10 minutes and scrub
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I cleaned my shower door with WD-40. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation when you clean with this.
Posted on 12/05/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
Well, did you ever find anything that really worked. When I first moved in our house 5 years ago the clear glass doors were beautiful. We deligently sprayed and squeeged after each use. But now I can not keep the glass clear... Like you I've tried everything from CLR, Lime away, comet, vinegar - full strength... you name it. Please let me know if you found the trick!
Thanks - Carolyn
Posted on 10/31/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Christopher V Serino (Guest Post)
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The perfect solution. The site covers all of the shower door cleaner's needs..
www.cleanshowerdoor.com
Posted on 09/18/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I just tried putting Dawn on the doors using a fabric softener sheet and nothing worked! I have tried everything! Is there anything out there that will work?
Posted on 09/11/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I had the same problem, use to use a green scrubby with comet, then rinse with hot water, (my shower head converts also into hand held). Then I would wipe down with vinegar and water. Until my husband came home last summer with the Shark Steam cleaner, the newest one has a soap dispenser also. Well I tried steaming the doors and it worked. I haven't even used the soap dispenser yet. Had a project of taking old wall paper off, last summer. Well when my husband brought that home my job on the wall paper was a breeze, then I tried the shower doors and it worked. I'm not advertizing the product, but it does work great.
Mary
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
If all else fails and you can get it. Lime-a-Way.Follow instructions on bottle. Then after you get the soap scum off and doors rinsed & dried, put a thin layer of lemon oil ( furniture polish) on the glass doors. The white soap scum will not build up.Be sure you don't get the oil in the bottom of the tub/shower floor. Slippery. Good Luck...
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I am a house cleaner too! ZEP is the greatest i have found and it really works. It comes in gallon size for about9$ at home depot or lowes. You dillute it 10 times for basic cleaning. I usually use full strength for stubborn jobs. Works EXCELLENT in bathrooms and kitchens. can also use in laundry. If using full strength make sure to get back in there in 5 minutes to rinse down. GOOD LUCK. ZEP really makes cleaning the bathroom fun, beieve it or not !!
Posted on 11/10/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Jennifer,CA (Guest Post)
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Try Bar Keepers Friend. Check out their website:
www.barkeepersfriend.com
This stuff is awesome! It cleans fiberglass, porclien,glass, brass, stainless steel, plastic,etc. the list goes on. You will be glad you tried it!
Jennifer CA
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I recently read somewhere that Dawn dishwashing liquid is the best thing to remove soap scum from shower doors. Don't know if it's available in Australia, but if so it would be worth a try.
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By dymondl1l (Guest Post)
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Had the same problem someone told me to use a product called Whink. Says its a rust remover - got it at the hardware store. Comes in a small brown plastic bottle. Also a web site to order. Wear gloves when using - applied it in small areas at a time using a sponge - it is absolutely the only thing that cleaned my clear shower door. I tried everything.
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I spray down the shower with my usual shower cleaner, wait 5-10 min. and then wipe clean with Mr. Clean Magic easer.
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
That IS a tough one! I do housecleaning for a living, too, and I am absolutely convinced that the worst thing about housecleaning is the bathroom...the shower and tub in particular! Most of the time I would rather clean a toilet than a shower! They come clean so much easier! The only thing I know to try that maybe you haven't, is a product called "Bar Keeper's Friend." I don't know if it is available in Australia or not, but if it is I would sure encourage you to try it. It's the only thing that took the hard water stains and soap scum off my tub at home. I had tried absolutely everything, too. I'm sure glad I found it! Good luck!
Posted on 11/09/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
Ok, dont laugh when I tell you that the best thing to clean the shower doors is already in the shower....think about it, what is that film on the shower door? Its dirt, and oils from your skin. USE CHEAP HAIR SHAMPOO. Thats the whole purpose for shampoo right, break down oils and clean dirt from your hair. You dont have to spend extra on the fancy shampoos, use the store brand. Squeeze some on a scrubbing sponge, and use a circular motion, "wax on, wax off". I swear, you can do this while you are actually in the shower, and it'll clean it right up.
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
Try white vinegar on a white cloth...this also will clean your mirrors,tile floors,toliets and your shower door(s) You can also get a nice shine for your uncolored treat hair. Gargle with this for sore throats also. Wear white clothing..it will remove color. PS: off the subject of the bathroom it will also kill unwanted grass and you can rinse your dog(s) with this also..it helps repel fleas. Inexpensive and easy. From : Sandi G. s222atbellsouth @ webtv.net
Posted on 11/09/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
I second the white vinegar. I have used that on my mother in law's shower doors when I was cleaning her bathroom. Gets rid of lime deposits as well as soap scum.
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By Grandma Margie. (Guest Post)
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The only thing I can suggest would be full strength white vinegar. Do the doors lift off so you can work on them in a flat position? I'd saturate an old towel and leave it on the surface for as long as possible.
Toilet bowl cleaner (such as Sno Bol) will remove a lot of gunk off of glass BUT it WILL damage and discolor metal frames, rubber gaskets etc. and it's dangerous to mess with like that...breathing the fumes and splattering the solution on yourself and everything else! Don't ask me how I know LOL!!!
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RE: Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear
sounds like you have lime buildup. Try a product made to remove that. Maybe CLR?
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