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Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

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Date: 12/28/2006 Topic: Cleaning > Bathroom  
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Tips for cleaning glass shower doors...

For those of you looking for an easy way to remove water marks and soap scum from your bathroom glass doors: use ERASER (white and blue) sponge. Wet the surface area and then scrub (not too hard), then go over with Windex.

By Delta from Mchenry IL

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By Jack (Guest Post)
I use Tekon Products on my glass shower doors and they work real good. It keeps them clean for months at a time.

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By L. G. (Guest Post)
Try using the product called GOOP Hand Cleaner. It works better than all the other items mentioned. Use with a sponge and rinse with water. Works like magic!

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By B Shell (Guest Post)
I have been using rubbing alcohol and it works like a charm, just afraid it may harm the glass in the long run. Does anyone know if this is a bad idea, sure is inexpensive and works well.

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By john (Guest Post)
Cut a lemon in half then cut the skin back a little so that it wont touch the glass. remove any seeds that you can see so they wont scratch the glass. Rub the lemon on the glass until the area is covered with the juice then buff the juice with a brillo pad. Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.

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By Troy (Guest Post)
I tried the lemon and cleaning sponge and the eraser. I found the best results was when I combined the 2 methods. The doors are now spotless and after much effort with glass cleaning products I have to strongly recommend the eraser and lemon methods.

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By Nancy (Guest Post)
All of these suggestions sounds great! I have a sliding glass shower door and there are white streaks all over it; it almost looks like soap scum residue. I don't think it's soap scum, though, because I have tried and tried to scrub it off, but it never comes off! O_O I have tried CLR, Clorox, Lime-Away, and Tilex. None of them work! >_<

I'm going to try the vinegar and lemon methods. The lemon juice is just simple, normal, fruity lemons, right? Where would you get the lemon oil?

Please email your response to nancythomas21 @ yahoo.com. Your reply will be very appreciated! :D

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By Jub (Guest Post)
Once you have the glass really clean apply RainX. Its the same stuff people use on their windshields. It works for me.

Posted on 11/07/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By (Guest Post)
I have always used lemon oil. I have my own cleaning business and this works great and they look like new.

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By tryanything (10) Profile Contact
If you have a pressure washer and the doors are easy to take off, you can try the pressure washer to clean the glass and the framing around the glass doors. I have done this with my sliding shower doors. Once you get them clean, you can put a coat of automotive car WAX, not polish, on the surface. It's another idea to tinker with.

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Request: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

Archived on 12/28/2006

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Does anyone have a tip on cleaning glass shower doors?

Louise,
Florida

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Cleaning Lime Deposits and Soap Scum off Shower Doors

We bought a used home and the shower doors were caked with lime and soap scum. We couldn't afford to replace them right away and Lime Away didn't get all the scum off. I borrowed my husbands razor scraper from the garage and ran it over the scale and it all came off. Make sure to use new razor blades or you'll scratch the glass. They look like new.

By Sharon from Bonita Springs, FL

Meguiar's Wax Cleaner and Meguiar's Wax

Thankfully, when my shower was installed I was told to use Meguiar's Wax Cleaner and Meguiar's Wax to keep the shower glass doors looking good. It has kept everything beautiful since then. It is for automobiles so you will find it in the automotive department at most discount stores. It makes cleaning a lot more fun.

Post by M

Lemon Oil

My grandmother always cleaned her glass doors with lemon oil. It really cleans the soap residue. Put a little on a cleaning cloth and wipe the doors. Do not get any in the bottom of the tub (it will be too slippery!).

Post by Betty Lynn

Squeegee

Buy a window squeegee and after each shower squeegee off the tile and shower doors. They will always be clean this way.

Post by Suzie

Tilex Soapscum Remover

If you have a lot of water marks or soap scum on the glass, spray Tilex soap scum remover and take a wet brillo pad and scrub the entire door, rinse well and dry with clean cloth. Works every time! MUST BE GLASS or it may scratch doors. Test in a hidden area.

Post by Melissa.

Baby Oil

After you clean the door, rub baby oil over it and it keeps the build up down for about 3 months.

Post by mrs533fd

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Tip: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

Archived on 12/28/2006

Use a little lemon juice on a sponge to clean off the residue on the shower glass doors and rinse. It will leave them sparkling clean removing any scum.

By Mary Ann Kieffer from Lawrence, KS

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RE: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

Those plastic credit cards you receive in the mail with offers are great to use instead of razor blades. You won't have to worry about scratches and you can save your fingers too. I've used these many times to scrape the doors. I've also used them on the kitchen and bathroom floors, and counters, to clean up anything that doesn't come up easily. No matter what type of cleaner you use, they sure save on elbow grease. They're disposable and you'll certainly get more in the mail to replace the ones you've had to discard. (03/16/2006)

By Lady Claire

RE: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

If you decide to use a razor type scraper, be sure to use liquid cleaner or water to the surface to act as a lubricant so you dont scratch the surface. I use a white (non scratching) scubber sponge and glass cleaner. (03/17/2006)

By Carol

RE: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

This is definitely a last resort method! I bought a house with hard water spots that were so bad nothing worked. I tried every hint here except scraping. I stood in the fumes with "Powerhouse" cleaner and CLR. I tried vinegar, borax, water softener, soft scrub, you name it.

After figuring they were just not coming clean anyway I decided to use a pumice stone. They can be found at almost any supermarket. It worked instantly! Be very careful with this method. It will take some time and keep it wet. There are also some very hard veins in the stone that WILL scratch the glass. So far though I have been able to avoid that. If all else fails try this. It beats standing there with chemicals dripping down your arms and it's a very cheap solution. This also works in the toilet too, but be very careful not to scratch the surface. It made them sparkle like new. Not the best way to spend the day, but it beats buying new toilets and glass.

I haven't tried it yet, I was reading another posting, but the brillo and Tilex sounds like it would also work well and won't scratch the glass. Definitely try that first. If they are too stubborn for even that, then try the pumice. (03/31/2006)

By Crazy with Hard Water

RE: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

As crazy as this may sound, try using furniture polish! It works. Spray it heavy on the rag not on the glass, work the rag in a circular motion (pressing) then use a dry rag to shine it up, try it you will be amazed. It also works on ceramic tile around sinks, tubs etc. the soap scum slides off. (03/31/2006)

By Ariela

RE: Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

Ok, Here is the latest on my shower door dilema. The pumice works, but was born out of desperation. I have since tried a brand new razor blade and that sort of worked, but not that well. Went out and got Brillo and Tilex. This is by far the best! Anyone with absolute nightmare hard water spots on their shower doors, take comfort that there is a solution. Thanks for the great suggestion. WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!!! I'm so happy. I'll be using it from now on. YEAH (-: (03/31/2006)

By Crazy with Hard Water

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