Care and Cleaning Tips for Clear Glass Shower Doors

Clear glass shower doors can prove challenging if not cared for and cleaned properly. Water droplets and soap residue can leave your clear shower doors unsightly unlike frosted glass shower doors, and provide a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Follow these helpful tips to keep your clear glass shower doors sparkling.

What not to do:

1. Never use abrasive materials such as a brush or scouring pad. These can permanently damage and ruin the finish of your clear shower doors. They can also leave microscopic scratches for residue and bacteria to collect in. This can lead to mold and mildew growth; which can in turn pose health risk.

2. Do not allow cleaners to soak on the shower door. Some clear shower doors have a protective finish that is removed by allowing cleaners to stand on the surface.

3. Do not use harsh chemicals. Harsh chemicals are not necessary for cleaning the shower door glass.

- Allow products for cleaning clear shower doors to overspray onto surrounding surfaces. They may be damaging to chrome or other surfaces.

- Never use products that contain abrasives such as scouring powders or pastes. These are very harmful to the finish of clear shower doors.

What you should do:

Before using a cleaning product of any kind you should :

- Check the label of the cleaning product before using it on your clear glass shower doors. Some cleaners can leave a hazy film on the door’s surface that you may never remove. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for product use. If the label does not specifically say for use on glass; do not use.

- Check and follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning of your particular clear shower door.

- Test cleaning product on a discreet area before applying product to entire clear shower door.

- Always use a soft sponge or cloth. Old cotton pillow cases or fabric work well and will not scratch your clear glass shower door. Over time paper towel can cause your shower door develop surface hazing due to minute scratches.

- Rinse surfaces completely with water after applying cleaning product to avoid any build up your clear shower doors.

- Do use environmentally safe products. Some safe natural products for cleaning clear shower doors include:

1. Vinegar- a very effective every day cleaner that leaves no residue, has no harmful fumes, and inhibits mold, mildew and bacteria growth. Spray on and wipe off the way you would use window cleaner.

2. Lemon juice or lemon oil (available at the grocery where the furniture polish is kept) - Effective for removing existing hard water or soap scum deposits. Wipe on with a soft clean cloth. Rinse well and wipe dry.

Practice preventing hard water and soap deposits from building up by:

Using the above mentioned tips in the shower doors guide for proper care and cleaning; your clear glass shower doors should provide you with satisfying performance and beauty for years to come.