How to clean shower glass without harsh chemicals

Keeping your shower glass neat and clean takes a little more than just bathroom cleaning. You need to pay special attention to this area else you’ll find yourself stuck with an etched and foggy-looking glass. This cloudy appearance is because of the water splashes from when you shower and the accumulation of soapy foam on the glass. 

Water droplets and other shower products can easily adhere to the glass surface after every shower.

Shower glass doors look stylish and trendy, but they also get untidy easily. One simple yet efficient option to clean foggy shower glass is to use Harpic bathroom cleaner spray.

Other than that, you can follow these tips on how to get shower glass cleaned without the use of harsh chemicals:

1. Best way to clean shower glass

The best way to clean a foggy shower is by spraying a Harpic bathroom cleaner trigger on the glass surface. Its thick formula and powerful cleaning agents target tough dirt, soap scum, and algae stains. Harpic bathroom cleaner spray will make your shower glass germ-free and sparkly clean. 

How to use

1. If you clean your glass regularly, make a diluted mixture by mixing one and a half cups of Harpic bathroom cleaner with 4 cups of water. 

2. Spray it on the surface and let it rest there for 5 minutes. 

3. Scrub gently and rinse with water.

4. If you do not clean regularly and have to deal with tough stains, pour or spray the cleaner directly on the affected area.

5. Scrub gently and rinse with water.

2. Do It Yourself (DIY) methods to clean shower glass

Try these DIY methods to clean your shower glass effectively:

Tip a. Vinegar 

1. All you need to do is mix equal proportions of white vinegar with water in a spray bottle and add one-quarter teaspoon of any dishwashing liquid.

2. Spray the mixture on the glass surface.

3. Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes.

4. Scrub it off using a non-abrasive sponge or squeegee.

5. Rinse with water.

6. Dry it using a microfibre cloth.

Cleaning shower door tracks using vinegar

The dirt and water stains adhere to the shower door track and leave marks behind.

• You must clean them by pouring undiluted white vinegar on the tracks and let it rest there for about 4-6 hours or overnight. Do not forget to plug the drainage holes!

• Use a toothbrush to scrub away all the scum and foam.

• Unplug the drainage holes to wash away the vinegar.

Tip b. Lemon juice

1. Mix equal proportions of lemon juice with water in a spray bottle. Add a quarter teaspoon of any available dishwashing liquid to the bottle.

2. Spray the mixture on the glass surface. Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes.

3. Scrub it off using a non-abrasive sponge or squeegee.

4. Rinse with water.

5. Dry it using a microfibre cloth.

Lemon juice contains citric acid, which is not as strong as the acetic acid found in vinegar.

So, you can use lemon juice for regular cleaning.

Tip c. Ammonia 

1. Add a tablespoon of clear ammonia with one-quarter warm water in a spray bottle.

2. Spray this mixture on the glass surface.

3. Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes.

4. Scrub it off using a non-abrasive sponge or squeegee.

5. Rinse with water.

6. Dry it using a microfibre cloth.

Safety tip

Ammonia is very effective for removing tough stains. Almost all the commercially available cleaners have ammonia in them. It has a very strong and pungent smell, so you should not use it with any other bathroom cleaner. Keep your bathroom well-ventilated while cleaning with ammonia.

How to make your shower glass doors stay clean for longer.

Try these tips to keep your shower glass doors cleaned for longer:

1. Use a squeegee or a microfibre cloth to dry the shower glass daily, even if you are not using a cleaner.

2. Switch to liquid body washes instead of regular soap to avoid soap scum.

3. Think about installing a water softener if you live in a hard water area.

4. Make your no-rinse cleaner by mixing one cup of water with half a cup of vinegar and any dishwashing liquid you choose. Keep this mixture in a spray bottle. Spray it on the glass surface after every shower.

FAQs

1. What is the best non-toxic shower glass cleaner?

Harpic bathroom cleaner trigger is the best shower glass cleaner but you can also use vinegar and water to clean those watermarks.

2. How do hotels keep shower glass doors clean?

The hotel management cleans their shower glass doors regularly with a commercially available cleaner.

3. Why is my glass shower door always dirty?

Your glass shower doors can easily become dirty by dirt, water stains, and soap scum accumulating on the surface after every shower. It would help if you cleaned your shower glass door regularly or at least once every week.