How to remove limescale from a shower screen? Popular and lesser-known methods

Have you ever wondered what to use to clean a glass shower enclosure so it sparkles? Finding effective ways to remove stubborn build-up is no small feat! In this article, you’ll discover both popular and lesser-known ways to tackle limescale on your shower screen. Here are a few tricks that will transform your bathroom!

What should you use to clean a glass shower enclosure? Specialist cleaning products

A clean shower enclosure surface adds elegance and class to any bathroom, but maintaining that effect can be challenging, especially with daily use. Fortunately, there’s a wide range of specialist cleaning products to help you keep the glass crystal clear.

When choosing the right cleaner, it’s worth paying attention to a few key features. The best products not only excel at removing dirt such as limescale and soap scum, but also create a protective layer on the glass that slows down the build-up of contaminants.

Such properties are offered by a dedicated hydrophobic glass sealant. This specialist product is designed to protect the surface against contaminants such as limescale and cosmetic residue. It works by creating an invisible layer on the pane that repels water and dirt, preventing them from settling on the surface. You’ll find shower enclosure cleaners of this type in the range of our Łazienka Rea shop.

How do you clean a shower enclosure without streaks?

Some cleaning products that are great at dealing with limescale deposits can leave slight streaks. If you’ve run into this, simply wipe the glass afterwards with a cloth soaked in a vinegar solution or spray it with a glass cleaner, then dry it off with kitchen roll.

What to use to clean your shower enclosure when you’ve run out of cleaning products? Home methods

• Vinegar: a tried-and-tested way to remove limescale and soap residue. Just mix equal parts vinegar and water, pour into a spray bottle and mist the glass surface. Leave for a moment, then wipe with a clean cloth.
• Bicarbonate of soda paste: bicarbonate is great at tackling greasy dirt and soap scum. Simply mix it with water at a 3:1 ratio to make a thick paste. Apply it to the soiled areas and leave for about 15 minutes. Then wipe the glass with a damp cloth and rinse with clean water.
• Lemon: citric acid effectively helps remove limescale. Cut a lemon in half and rub one half over the glass surface. Leave it for a little while, then wipe the glass surface with a damp cloth and rinse with water.

How to remove limescale from a shower enclosure? A lesser-known trick

Have you ever heard of cleaning the enclosure with baking parchment? This latest hack promoted by online influencers turns out to be genuinely effective!

The process of removing deposits with baking parchment relies on physically abrading the minerals from the enclosure’s surface. Limescale is usually made up of calcium and other minerals that settle on glass when in contact with hard water. The parchment is coated with fats or silicones that lift deposits off the enclosure, yet are gentle enough not to damage its surface. So, if you don’t have specialist products, or vinegar and bicarbonate to hand, you now know what you can use to clean the shower in the case of light soiling!

How to care for a shower enclosure with an Easy Clean coating?

Shower enclosures with an Easy Clean coating are a popular solution that makes it easier to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the bathroom. This coating consists of a polymer layer that prevents limescale, dirt and other contaminants from settling on the glass surface.

What should you use to clean a shower enclosure with an Easy Clean coating without risking damage? Self-cleaning glass usually doesn’t require deep cleaning, provided you remember to rinse it after every shower. If, after longer use, you notice any dirt, just use standard bathroom cleaners or a water-and-vinegar solution. Avoid using wire wool and very hard sponges to prevent unsightly scratches on the glass.

Looking after a shower enclosure may seem difficult, but thanks to the specialist cleaning products available on the market and home methods, keeping the surface crystal clear doesn’t have to be a nightmare. It’s worth remembering that regular care of your shower enclosure is an investment in the aesthetics and hygiene of your bathroom.