Comments on: How to Clean Shower Doors http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amber http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-82559 Amber Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:16:59 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-82559 Thank you everyone! I too, live in Sacramento and the hard water build-up is absolutely ridiculous. We have lived here for almost 11 years and I still have yet to find the product that will make our glass shower clean. I am going to try a couple of things mentioned. Thank you everyone! I too, live in Sacramento and the hard water build-up is absolutely ridiculous. We have lived here for almost 11 years and I still have yet to find the product that will make our glass shower clean. I am going to try a couple of things mentioned.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-78883 Wayne Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:24:04 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-78883 I tried everything listed. The vinegar and toothpaste did the best job, but there are still streaks and spots. I tried everything listed. The vinegar and toothpaste did the best job, but there are still streaks and spots.

]]> By: jane http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-78839 jane Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:41:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-78839 I have read and tried everything listed here and then some. A-MAZ paste is the only product I've found available on a retail level that does anything for our layered hard water stains (we're on well-water in Sonoma County; heavy in calcium). You need to leave it on for about 20 minutes and apply it thick enough so that it will not dry out completely in the 20 minute period. While it's still workable (if it's dried to a point where it flakes off, it won't work and you'll need to start over), scrub. It takes A LOT of elbow grease for layers of hard water staining. I am about to try a buffing attachment to my power drill to see if that will speed up the process. I think JustMe hit the nail on the head about identifying your minerals before you can effectively find a solution. I realized though I may have just moved into the area, mineral buildup and staining continues to be a problem for everyone on well-water in my area. My recommendation is to go to a local hardware store and see what the people are using in your area. Something else to think about; hard water buildup may be unsightly on your windows but will also create issues for your appliances if not maintained properly. We throw a few cups of vinegar in our dishwasher and washing machine every few months and bleed our boilers every six or so. A product called, "The Works" toilet bowl disinfectant does work on rust stains. BEWARE the product is highly acidic and reacts with rust. Use a mask and DO NOT use on anything porous with a pigment (stucco), as it will bleach out the color. I have read and tried everything listed here and then some. A-MAZ paste is the only product I’ve found available on a retail level that does anything for our layered hard water stains (we’re on well-water in Sonoma County; heavy in calcium). You need to leave it on for about 20 minutes and apply it thick enough so that it will not dry out completely in the 20 minute period. While it’s still workable (if it’s dried to a point where it flakes off, it won’t work and you’ll need to start over), scrub. It takes A LOT of elbow grease for layers of hard water staining. I am about to try a buffing attachment to my power drill to see if that will speed up the process.

I think JustMe hit the nail on the head about identifying your minerals before you can effectively find a solution. I realized though I may have just moved into the area, mineral buildup and staining continues to be a problem for everyone on well-water in my area. My recommendation is to go to a local hardware store and see what the people are using in your area.

Something else to think about; hard water buildup may be unsightly on your windows but will also create issues for your appliances if not maintained properly. We throw a few cups of vinegar in our dishwasher and washing machine every few months and bleed our boilers every six or so.

A product called, “The Works” toilet bowl disinfectant does work on rust stains. BEWARE the product is highly acidic and reacts with rust. Use a mask and DO NOT use on anything porous with a pigment (stucco), as it will bleach out the color.

]]> By: KB http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-66368 KB Sun, 08 May 2011 02:52:08 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-66368 We have hard water and, own 16 apartments...new construction..for now 9 months. In our clean-up for new tenant occupancy I have found that the tenants leave showers/tub enclosure unit "CLEAN" but, left with the mineral deposits from hard water all encompassing the bathrooms...including sinks, showers, toilets. Mineral deposits from hard water are actually harder to remove than soap scum...they adhere to walls and won't give in. Not tenants fault...just did not know which products worked! After working 3 hours on a brand new shower enclosure only used for about 9 months, I finally decided to use the best toilet bowl cleaner I have found. Lysol POWER (contains hydrochloric acid). I put gloves on and a respirator due to the fumes and used a damp rag and applied to shower walls. It literally ate the build-up off. Be sure to RINSE RINSE RINSE!!! And try not to use on faucet fixtures unless very diluted since it is corrosive! (It does work wonders on them too but use caution..do dilute and apply and rinse several times!..don't want to ruin fixtures!!!...use caution!) What a beautiful bathroom now! Looks Brand New Again!!!!! We have hard water and, own 16 apartments…new construction..for now 9 months. In our clean-up for new tenant occupancy I have found that the tenants leave showers/tub enclosure unit “CLEAN” but, left with the mineral deposits from hard water all encompassing the bathrooms…including sinks, showers, toilets. Mineral deposits from hard water are actually harder to remove than soap scum…they adhere to walls and won’t give in. Not tenants fault…just did not know which products worked! After working 3 hours on a brand new shower enclosure only used for about 9 months, I finally decided to use the best toilet bowl cleaner I have found. Lysol POWER (contains hydrochloric acid). I put gloves on and a respirator due to the fumes and used a damp rag and applied to shower walls. It literally ate the build-up off. Be sure to RINSE RINSE RINSE!!! And try not to use on faucet fixtures unless very diluted since it is corrosive! (It does work wonders on them too but use caution..do dilute and apply and rinse several times!..don’t want to ruin fixtures!!!…use caution!) What a beautiful bathroom now! Looks Brand New Again!!!!!

]]> By: Toni http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64551 Toni Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:55:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64551 OMG... I tried the toilet bowl cleaner on my doors and they came out crystal clear! I never knew that would work so well. I'm a little afraid to try the WD40 but I am going to get some cascade to put on the doors. If I do that once a month that would make life so much easier! Thank you everyone for your advice. OMG… I tried the toilet bowl cleaner on my doors and they came out crystal clear! I never knew that would work so well. I’m a little afraid to try the WD40 but I am going to get some cascade to put on the doors. If I do that once a month that would make life so much easier! Thank you everyone for your advice.

]]> By: JustMe http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64488 JustMe Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:28:09 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64488 I have used everything that has ever been suggested on this site and a few other sites for cleaning (& keeping clean) shower doors. We live in the Sacramento Valley of California where it doesn't snow, yet our clear glass shower doors always look like a they were hit by a snow blizzard! I think we all have a different make-up of minerals in our household waters and that determines what will work to clean our doors. We just have to find the right method for each of us. Well I found the one that works for this Sacramento Valley well-water supplied house. It's Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish. Comes in a goldish round can. I used a Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty green scour pad as it's tough but gentle and won't etch glass. My doors look absolutely new after I cleaned both sides. I am amazed. They only other thing I can recommend is wear some sort of sandal (flip-flops) in the shower to protect the skin on your feet when you use the Bar Keepers Friend as it contains oxalic acid. And as always, open a window or have on a ventilation fan while using any sort of chemical. I have used everything that has ever been suggested on this site and a few other sites for cleaning (& keeping clean) shower doors.

We live in the Sacramento Valley of California where it doesn’t snow, yet our clear glass shower doors always look like a they were hit by a snow blizzard!

I think we all have a different make-up of minerals in our household waters and that determines what will work to clean our doors. We just have to find the right method for each of us.

Well I found the one that works for this Sacramento Valley well-water supplied house.

It’s Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish. Comes in a goldish round can. I used a Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty green scour pad as it’s tough but gentle and won’t etch glass. My doors look absolutely new after I cleaned both sides. I am amazed.

They only other thing I can recommend is wear some sort of sandal (flip-flops) in the shower to protect the skin on your feet when you use the Bar Keepers Friend as it contains oxalic acid. And as always, open a window or have on a ventilation fan while using any sort of chemical.

]]> By: Rick http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64430 Rick Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:36:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64430 I tried wd40 on a side glass shower window and actual cheap toothpaste on the other side next to the door. WD40 did nothing. Toothpaste did wonders! it did actually take the buildup away! there's still some of it visible if you get really close but I just did it and it may need a second hand. The good part is if you are about a foot away, you can't hardly notice it. I am going to use toothpaste to clean the whole thing. I was amazed that the toothpaste works! Try it on a small area and see what you think! It works better than all those CLR's, Lysol, and all those expensive cleaners. I tried them! I recommend toothpaste. I tried wd40 on a side glass shower window and actual cheap toothpaste on the other side next to the door. WD40 did nothing. Toothpaste did wonders! it did actually take the buildup away! there’s still some of it visible if you get really close but I just did it and it may need a second hand. The good part is if you are about a foot away, you can’t hardly notice it. I am going to use toothpaste to clean the whole thing. I was amazed that the toothpaste works! Try it on a small area and see what you think! It works better than all those CLR’s, Lysol, and all those expensive cleaners. I tried them! I recommend toothpaste.

]]> By: Paully http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64387 Paully Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:29:54 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64387 I tried the 4oz of toilet bowl cleaner in two cups of water and the shower doors are crystal clear! I scrubbed with a dobie pad that you can buy at your grocery store since it does not scratch the glass. I also used Green Works natural toilet bowl cleaner since it is good for the environment. I left the cleaner on for about 2 or 3 minutes. I tried the 4oz of toilet bowl cleaner in two cups of water and the shower doors are crystal clear! I scrubbed with a dobie pad that you can buy at your grocery store since it does not scratch the glass. I also used Green Works natural toilet bowl cleaner since it is good for the environment. I left the cleaner on for about 2 or 3 minutes.

]]> By: Gatorgal http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64096 Gatorgal Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:50:46 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-64096 The toothpaste worked pretty well. And my bathroom smells minty fresh. Best of all, I assume that this is environmentally friendly. The toothpaste worked pretty well. And my bathroom smells minty fresh. Best of all, I assume that this is environmentally friendly.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-63469 Melanie Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:21:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-shower-doors/#comment-63469 OK, so I tried the wd-40 and it did not work, then I tried toothpaste, nothing. I think I am just going to take a sandblaster to this thing. lol! OK, so I tried the wd-40 and it did not work, then I tried toothpaste, nothing. I think I am just going to take a sandblaster to this thing. lol!

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