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How To Clean Shower Doors Naturally

There might be heaps of expensive shower cleaning products on the market but there are also many natural ways you can clean your bathroom naturally. If you want to find out how to clean shower doors naturally, here are 7 simple cleaning options for your shower door.

 

Bicarbonate Of Soda

A pantry staple in most households, bicarbonate of soda is cheap and a super effective cleaning agent.

Mix together some bicarb and water to form a thick-ish paste. Smear it over the shower door and wipe gently with a damp sponge or toothbrush. Don’t use a brush or scourer as this may scratch the door.

Rinse with clean water and then shine dry with a paper towel.

 

Lemon Juice

Lemon is a natural acid and has been used for decades for cleaning.

Dip a sponge into freshly squeezed lemon juice and wipe the shower door down. You can use concentrated lemon juice if you don’t have any fresh lemons.

Leave the lemon juice on the shower door for a few minutes to break down the dirt and calcium, and then rinse with clean water thoroughly. Dry with a paper towel.

 

White Vinegar

Another acidic solution that’s great for cleaning shower doors naturally is white vinegar.

Find an empty spray bottle and mix 2 parts vinegar and 1 part water.

Spray the entire shower door and then leave to air dry or use a squeegee to get a super dry finish instantaneously.

 

Lemon Oil

Did you know that using some oils on your shower door will help to keep it sparkly clean?

Lemon oil is perfect as it has the lemon that acts as a cleaning agent, and leaves the shower door smelling fresh and clean. The oil helps to prevent further build-up of soap scum on the door.

Using a soft rag, wipe the door with lemon oil and leave for a few minutes. Then, wipe clean with a dry cloth to remove any excess oil. There will be a light film of the oil left on the door which will prevent more soap scum accumulating.

You could also use tea tree oil (which is a natural fungicide and antiseptic), baby oil or furniture oil.

 

Homemade Shower Cleaner

If you want to mix a homemade shower cleaner, this is one of the easiest recipes to follow:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup hot water

1 teaspoon washing up liquid

Put all these ingredients into a spray bottle and shake it up to mix it.

Spray the shower door (and the rest of the shower too if you fancy it!) with this mixture after every shower and it will stay cleaner than ever.

 

Magic Erasers

Magic Erasers are chemical and detergent free – making them a great way to clean shower doors naturally.

The range of Magic Erasers includes a bathroom specific one. It has two sides, one for wiping the shower door and a yellow chamois side that leaves your shower doors dry and streak-free.

 

Fabric Softener

Not only is fabric softener great for your laundry but it’s also a good way to get rid of residue on your shower door.

Mix 1 cup of fabric softener with 4 cups of warm water. Wipe the shower door with a soft sponge dipped in the mixture and then rinse with warm water. Wipe dry with a squeegee or paper towel for a streak-free finish.

 

Shower Door Cleaning Tips

The best time to clean your shower doors is right after you’ve taken a shower. It will be much easier to clean when the room is warm and steamy, which loosens the dirt and soap scum. No hard scrubbing needed!

Even if you aren’t a fan of the smell of vinegar, you can still use it to clean as the smell will fade away after a couple of hours.

The runners of your shower doors are often missed when you’re cleaning the rest of the shower. Scrub them with an old toothbrush and some white toothpaste or bicarb paste. This will get rid of any dirt, then rinse with clean water.

 

If your shower is beyond cleaning, why not install a brand new one? Our plumbers in Duncraig are specialists in bathroom renovations so let us give your bathroom a new lease on life! Call us today on 0451 781 384 for a free quote.

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How To Clean Shower Doors Naturally

What’s Your Current Home Style?

Your bathroom should match your overall home style.

It would be odd to create an ultra-modern bathroom in a country home with vintage styling.

However, it’s not a room you want to be renovating just because your décor has changed, so think about whether you’ll be updating the rest of your home to a different style in the near future too.

If you’re going to be renovating and redecorating your home soon, tie in your new bathroom style with your plans for the rest of the home.

Who’ll Be Using The Bathroom?

Another big consideration is who will be using the bathroom, now and in the foreseeable future.

Will it be used just for you and your partner?

Does it need to be a family bathroom that the whole house can use?

Do you have any elderly people in your home and therefore have to consider their needs as they age as well?

Who uses the bathroom can very much affect the style of bathroom you choose.

How Much Space Do You Have?

We’d all love a bathroom that easily accommodates everything we want in it, but sometimes we’re restricted by the space available.

Look at how much space you have available, and work out what you can physically fit in the bathroom. You might want a shower and a separate bath, but it might not be possible to do.

A good bathroom renovation specialist will do their best to build in clever features and storage to help you pack as much into your bathroom as possible without making it feel overcrowded.

What’s Your Bathroom Renovation Budget?

As much as you’d like to splash the cash and only have the best of the best for your bathroom renovation, it’s good to have a budget in mind that works for you.

Our bathroom renovations team in Perth can help you design and estimate the cost of your bathroom renovation so there are no nasty shocks along the way.

What Can’t You Live Without?

Think about the elements you can’t live without while planning your bathroom renovation.

Are twin sinks non-negotiable? Could you live without a bath if it meant more room for a larger shower?

Make a list of your must haves and nice to haves before you start getting bathroom renovation quotes.

What Bathroom Style To Choose

Classic Bathroom

A classic bathroom style is ideal if you don’t want to update your bathroom again for a while. Use one or two colours, with no bold patterns that could date easily.

Go for formal yet elegant fixtures and fittings, nothing overly dramatic or bold.

 

Modern Bathroom

Modern bathrooms use sleek materials like glass, stone, and stainless steel.

Avoid clutter, keep accessories to a minimum and keep lines clean.

Modern bathrooms often use bold patterns or colours – see what’s on trend in bathrooms and take your inspiration from that.

 

Shabby Chic Bathroom

Shabby chic is still a popular bathroom style. You can mix and match different elements and then use a single colour to link all your elements together.

It exudes a comfy lived-in look, so shop around at second-hand stores and markets for interesting pieces to add to your bathroom.

 

Country Bathroom

Country style bathrooms are ideal for rural properties. Using light wood for some of the key pieces in your bathroom like vanities and towel rails, you can really bring your country look to life.

If using fabrics, go for striped, floral or plaid patterns.

Bring some personal touches to the bathroom with vintage accessories or furniture like high-backed chairs and freestanding tables for your sinks.

 

Read to makeover your bathroom? Call Perth’s bathroom renovation specialists, Perth-fection Plumbing.

Our experienced plumbers in Perth can help you design your perfect bathroom and bring it to life.

Call us now on 0451 781 384 or contact us online now for a free quote.