Daphne Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 As this forum is a fount of domestic advice, I'd like to know how you all clean your glass shower screens over the bath. Mine never looks sparkling and I suspect this is because I don't clean it after every shower with one of those rubber window cleaning things. As realistically I am never going to do a clean after every shower, what products/methods do you use to try to get rid of the soapy streaks and how often? I have tried all sorts of sponges and even resorted to a metal scourer (probably not a good idea). As for products I've tried vinegar and newspaper, and various off the shelf glass cleaning products. At the moment I am on 'Method' but all that is happening is that I squirt huge amounts of it on and the glass, although cleaner, is still not great. I suppose I am particularly puzzled as its caused by a bit of shower gel/soap, its not like I'm cooking a joint of meat in there The screen is probably about 12 years old, and I am wondering if they have a natural life span and I should consider getting another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It can depend on whether you live in a hard water area. Here in Lincolnshire we do and the only thing which gets my shower screen clean is Viakal limescale remover spray. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I use Viakal too and one of those squeegy things after each shower. Not pristine, tho, but not too bad!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I am having a nightmare with ours too, although it is a full glass shower rather than just a screen. I have tried every (and I do mean EVERY) available limescale remover & none have worked. I even ordered an industrial commercial one from the Internet & that didn't work either And we have a water softener too! We now think that the cloudy glass is caused by the fancy coating that we had put on it when we got the glass made to prevent limescale, breaking down, because if you laboriously go over it with a blade, it does all s"Ooops, word censored!"e off. But on curved glass this isn't easy. I must admit that I like things clean & this has been driving me bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Lakeland Scrub Free is wonderful for the shower screen and the tiles and bath - takes the soap scum off the soap dish too and I would recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Daphne I know you didn't want to faff about with a window cleaner blade but it only takes seconds. I got one from Lakeland and do quick wipe over,even have trained OH and it does keep glass clean and streak free.At least if I haven't my glasses on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 We used Waitrose Daily Shower Shine on our cubicle after each shower and I used a squeegee and limescale remover when I did a proper clean. It's the same idea as the Method stuff. However, the shower shine stuff is toxic to cats until it dries and, as one of our cats is old and rather doddery and forgetful, I had visions of her licking it. So now we just use the squeegee after every shower. It takes about the same amount of time as spraying the shower shine stuff, to be honest, even with the curved doors. I will seek out the Lakeland product recommended on here, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If you squeegee it after ever shower it keeps it sparkling. Every now and then I use viacal and suck the residue with my Karcher window cleaner. As others have said I've trained DH and DS to do this. I am not house proud and my home looks like a bombs hit it but my shower screan is clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 The problem is limescale build up "scars" surfaces so even after removal the marks will be there. It is possible the scrubbing has caused damage not visible to the human eye. I strongly recommend the shower sprays for use after showering and I find the Wilko one to be the best. I am a cleaner so have tried most things over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Move to Scotland . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Move to Scotland . you can still get limescale in Scotland - my friend has it half a mile from me - I do not and we have a water softner anyhow as we have private water supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Move to Scotland . and get a Karcher window vaccum (other brands are available). I clean mine with a drop of washing up liquid shower it off , then Karcher. Beautiful. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have got to get me one of those! This blooming forum costs me a fortune! I get Limelite - which can take the chrome plated bits off if you aren't careful - my handles in one bath have bubbles in it. So saying that I have bubbles in my bath plug thing and I don't Limelite that! But for the windows and tiles and even where the darlings shower, once a month it gets done, just needs a wipe to cover the area that needs doing and then shower it off. Finish with a squeegie and an old towel and it's not bad. Glass comes up good each time. OH is also trained to use one in his shower - makes so much difference. Although he complained that the really good one I replaced it with wasn't wide enough. So he's now using a Homebase thing which is about 2 inches wider. In the meantime I'm using the other (good one) for the kiddies bathroom. The blade is better. But hey ho, he's happy now. Um I mean a proper clean once a month other than that a viakal job weekly is good enough. We have yuk limescale here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Whatever you do do NOT use Cillit Bang - it took all the silvering off my plugs and sink. It did remove the blue we used to be plagued with as we have acid water and it dissolves the pipes and makes the sink and bath green where soap has been but now we have filters and UV and PH etc etc which makes it so so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Madam is resisting training, but I squeegee off and then spray with shower cleaning spray. Once a week, I go over it with Ecover loo cleaner (love the scent) then rinse off and dry witha microfibre cloth. This is a glass shower enclosure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Been looking into these Karcher window vacs. I'm torn, as usual there are mixed reviews so I can't make my mind up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I also read about a steam cleaner thingy - oh gosh people make things sound so attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Been looking into these Karcher window vacs. I'm torn, as usual there are mixed reviews so I can't make my mind up . I love mine and wished I'd bought it much much sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Which one do you have? There are very mixed reviews for the 50 model but the V2 "new generation" does have mostly good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Mine is a WV60 plus. But I dont use any of the bits that come with it. I got mine from a Karcher outlet and is a refurbished model. Windows are done in seconds, mirrors likewise and of course the shower screen too. I am NOT a gadgety person but I do love this piece of kit! Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I've seen a refurbished one at a pretty good price but was put off by the reviews on Amazon, mostly complaining that if you have a windowsill you can't get to the bottom of the glass because you can't turn the thing upsidedown or sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Have never had a problem with turning it sideways, and have never felt the need to turn it upside down. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Coming late to the party and back to shower screens I have found absolutely the best thing for the industrial strength lime scale/soap scum duo that my kids leave in our shower is Barkeepers Friend (powder version) on a green scrudger thing ( I was desperate one day and saw someone recommending it on t'internet) I only need to do it about once every three months because it stays reasonably clear just using a squeegee and spray with shower shine in between (whichever brand is cheapest when I'm replacing it). I thought it would etch the glass but it didn't (although test it somewhere inconspicuous first in case your shower doesn't react like ours!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I use Barkeepers Friend on my white sink, cooker and cooker hood. It's fantastic stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It is brilliant staff - as is another one called Shiny Sinks. Might try that on the old shower actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
