Few materials add shine and aesthetic appeal to your bathroom better than glass shower screens. However, the immaculate surface of glass also becomes easily stained, and the water that you shower with on a daily basis may be the biggest culprit.
Hard water stains come from dissolved minerals and salts that are present in your main water supply. Deposits of calcium, limescale and other minerals can accumulate on your beautiful glass shower screen and cause excessive staining. By acting early, you can prevent permanent staining on your shower screen and restore the glow that it truly deserves.
Clean the glass on a regular basis
Prevention is always better than cure. You can prevent your glass shower screen from being stained by cleaning it on a daily basis. Daily cleaning will keep the salts and minerals from accumulating on the glass and staining it over time.
But how can you keep the glass clean? Avoid using any abrasive cleaners that will chip and scratch your delicate glass surface. Instead, use a soft cloth to wipe down the door after every shower, or use a glass cleaning agent to spray and wipe the surface if it's heavily stained.
Use vinegar to remove hard water deposits
Do you get busy and forget to clean your glass screen sometimes? No problem — there are many household ingredients you can use to get the job done. Vinegar and baking soda are effective when removing hard water stains. All you need to do is mix a paste of vinegar, water and baking soda, and apply the paste on your glass door. Let it sit for 15 minutes and gently scrub the glass surface to remove all hard water stains.
Have the glass sealed
Glass surfaces have tiny pores that can be filled with hard water, thus making the door appear old and worn out. To prevent this from happening, consider sealing your shower screen.
Sealing involves applying a sealant material to cover the pores and prevent mineral deposits from entering. The sealant also gives your doors a characteristic shine and makes them easier to clean moving forward. You may need to reseal your glass after the current layer wears off.
Add a water softener to your main water supply
Another solution is to limit the exposure of your glass shower screens to hard water. You can achieve this by using a water softener in your home. A water softener will purify all incoming water by removing salts and mineral deposits. As a result, your glass shower screen will only have minimal exposure to hard water and staining.
Hello! My name is Drake and this is my blog. I have written a number of different blogs over the past few years and each one has focused on a different subject. The topic I am going to explore on this blog is the installation and maintenance of different types of doors in your home or workplace. I was introduced to this area of knowledge by my uncle who works in the door manufacturing industry. I visited his factory and even went out with his crew as they installed new doors. I learnt so many cool things that I decided I would write about them here.