Do you suffer from limescale on your glass shower wall? With these tips you can clean the glass shower wall and prevent limescale build-up again.
Many people suffer from excessive limescale in the bathroom, because water contains lime. The amount varies by city and area. This lime does not only remain behind on the shower wall, but also on the shower head and the tap. Over time, the limescale can build up to such an extent that you really have to thoroughly clean or even replace the shower head, for example.
Stubborn limescale is also frequently seen on the (glass) shower wall. That is not surprising, because the wall is there for a reason. This prevents the entire bathroom from being covered with water after a shower. The water therefore splashes against the shower wall, along with soap (residue) and bacteria. Over time, the shower wall becomes dull and it is difficult to remove the deposits.
Fortunately, you don't have to despair. In most cases, you can remove the deposits with some effort and the right cleaning agents. Below you will find a number of tips that you can all try out.
Depending on how bad the attack is, you can use cleaning vinegar. You can use vinegar in several ways. You can fill it in a spray bottle and spray it on the shower wall. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and then go over it with a sponge and finally rinse.
Or you soak kitchen paper in vinegar and use it to 'wallpaper' the shower wall. Leave it overnight and the attack will disappear the next day.
Another option to use vinegar against limescale on the shower wall is to mix it with baking soda. Make a paste of this (careful:it will fizz first) and apply this to the shower wall. Let it soak in and go over it with a sponge. Then rinse and the limescale is gone.
Another natural remedy to get rid of those wretched limescale deposits is lemon. Cut the lemon in half and rub it over the limescale. Make sure you apply a little pressure so that the juice is evenly distributed. Let it act for a while and rinse with warm water. Do not forget to dry the shower wall to prevent new limescale from forming.
Do you suffer from stubborn limescale? Then you can put some thick bleach on a cloth and spread it over the shower wall. Let it rest for half an hour. Go over the shower wall with a sponge and finally rinse with water that is as hot as possible.
Warning:wear gloves when using this product! It is harmful to eyes and skin!
It may sound crazy, but you can also use the rinse aid from the dishwasher to get your shower wall clear again. You can apply the product directly or dilute it with water. Let it soak in for a while and then wipe it off with a cloth or sponge. Rinse well. Extra advantage:the product puts a layer on the shower wall, so that you are less likely to suffer from new deposits.
Warning:wear gloves when using this product! It is harmful to eyes and skin!
You can not only use the rinse aid from the dishwasher when cleaning the bathroom. This also applies to the dishwasher tablet. Crush it and put the powder in a spray bottle. Add water to this and wait until the dishwasher tablet has completely dissolved. Apply generously to the shower cubicle and let it sit for at least 10 – 20 minutes. Wipe with clean water and let it dry.
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This is also an out of the box means to get your shower wall sparkling clean again. Dissolve two tablets in the spray bottle with water. Apply to the surface and leave it on for 10 – 20 minutes. Rinse with hot water.
If you really suffer from limescale, you can use white spirit as a last resort. It is quite chemical, so you have to make sure you have enough air. Apply the white spirit to a cloth and rub it over the shower wall. The lime disappears like snow in the sun. Rinse well and do not forget to dry everything well, because white spirit is particularly aggressive for the joints.
In addition to the above products, there are many other cleaning products that you can use. Think of Blue wonder anti-limescale (note:this stuff eats into your joints!). But also agents such as:Dasty (windscreen cleaner), W5 Anti-limescale and, for example, HG limescale cleaner.
The first and best option is of course to choose a water softener. The less lime there is in your water, the better it is for your bathroom. You can of course also dry the shower enclosure every time after using the bathroom. This can be done quickly and easily with a squeegee and then a towel. Or do it just like me with a special battery-operated window cleaner. Or do it as below in the video:
What do you do to remove limescale on the shower wall?
