
Unfortunately, keeping a bathroom clean and healthy is a difficult task... especially with kids and no maid.
What Causes Cloudy Glass
Glass has a porous surface that will absorb soap, body oils and hard-water minerals.
This combination causes the cloud and clings to glass until you dissolve it.
CLEANING TIP #1 - Use a shower squeegee and don't let water dry on glass
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The best way to keep shower glass clean is to squeegee after each shower and use an ammonia free glass cleaner regularly.
And if you wipe everything dry with a soft cloth, it will keep it sparkly clean.
But seriously ... who has that kind of time?
To Prevent Soapy Water Spots
- Use a good glass cleaner* (no ammonia) weekly
- For tougher spots, try a mildly abrasive water spot remover*
- Glass sealants* are your best bet against permanent cloudy glass
CLEANING TIP #2 - Use a good glass cleaner weekly (no ammonia)
buy a squeegee water spot removers that work
3 Homemade Recipes for Tough Stains on Shower Glass
Here's some popular suggestions for dissolving that scummy stuff on your shower glass.
- Make a 50-50 mix of white-vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Soak the glass and use a soft rag or dryer sheet to scrub the glass. Then rinse, squeegee the glass and buff it dry with a micro fiber cloth.
- Smear a liquid dish-washing detergent like Cascade® on the glass. Cover the glass with dryer sheets and leave covered for 15 minutes - scrub the glass using the dryer sheets - rinse -squeegee - wipe dry.
- Squeeze the juice from a fresh lemon and mix with 2 cups of club soda and 1 teaspoon of corn starch in a spray bottle. Spray mix on glass and let it soak a few minutes, Rub glass with a non-abrasive sponge, rinse, squeegee and wipe dry.
Some folks still use a glass cleaner afterwards to give it that healthy shine.
If the hazy cloud reappears after cleaning, you need to buy a water spot remover
NOTE: We have had very good luck using a product called Barkeepers Friend®
CLEANING TIP #3 - Tough water spots need to be dissolved and sometimes you need to try more than one cleaner.
What You Can Do Now
Additional Information
FINAL NOTE: Water repellent coatings still collect soap and hard-water minerals to form a cloud. You still need to use a squeegee and a glass cleaner to dissolve the buildup.
NOTE: We have had very good luck using a product called Barkeepers Friend®
CLEANING TIP #3 - Tough water spots need to be dissolved and sometimes you need to try more than one cleaner.
What You Can Do Now
- Buy a good squeegee and use it after every shower.
- Use a quality glass cleaner that's ammonia free.
- Rain-X ® can be applied on glass to repel water and soaps.
Additional Information
- Read the manufacturers labels and follow safety precautions.
- Bar soaps leave behind more soap scum than liquid gels.
- Some cleaners scratch lacquered hardware and soft materials like brass and aluminum.
- Beware of abrasive products and ones containing ammonia, bleach or harsh chemicals.
- CAUTION: Sharp metal objects, abrasive instruments or razor blades can permanently scratch the surface of the glass and metal.
- Take adequate safety precautions like gloves, goggles and proper ventilation.
- Test cleaners in a small hidden area to make sure they don't damage anything.
- Be careful of over-spray and cleaners dripping onto adjacent surfaces.
- Thoroughly rinse off cleaners before they dry, then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
- Some cleaning products and homemade mixtures have strong fumes and require adequate ventilation.
- Don't leave cleaning remedies around unlabeled. Be sure to empty and rinse spray bottles then dispose of responsibly.
FINAL NOTE: Water repellent coatings still collect soap and hard-water minerals to form a cloud. You still need to use a squeegee and a glass cleaner to dissolve the buildup.