What to use to clean your shower enclosure?

The answer to this question depends largely on how often the shower unit is used and whether the enclosure is rinsed and dried up after each use. To reduce the risk of the formation of limescale, slime and unsightly stains, after a shower we should thoroughly rinse not only the enclosure door and panes, but also the tiles and shower tray, so that there’s no shampoo or shower gel left on them. Then simply remove the residual water using a squeegee with a rubber blade, a microfiber cloth or just a towel. This is a universal way to clean the shower stall that doesn’t take much time and will allow you to avoid laborious cleaning later.

Apart from such routine care, Glass Cleaner or homemade cleaning solution will come in handy about once a week or even less often. With a well-maintained enclosure, such a treatment will serve to refresh the enclosure rather than to get rid of stubborn dirt. The situation is different if we often forget to rinse the enclosure after a shower and we have very hard water. Then washing away limescale and other deposits from the shower enclosure is more difficult. It may happen that home remedies, which will be discussed further on, prove to be insufficient and we need to reach for something more powerful, and then to the rescue comes for example Power Cleaner.

One of the main problems that arise in relation to cleaning the shower enclosure is the above-mentioned limescale deposit. In its case, wiping the surface with a damp cloth isn’t always enough. It’s best to do this with ready-made products recommended by the manufacturer as they won’t damage or scratch the shower enclosure surface. Special care should be taken if the enclosure has a water-repellent coating; then it’s better to invest in a cleaning liquid for shower enclosures with such a coating. This will guarantee that the structure won’t be harmed.

The largest part of the shower stall is made from glass, and it’s the pane that is associated with the greatest difficulty in cleaning. All dirt is very visible on it. Washing the shower tray and tiles doesn’t seem to be very complicated, however the glass screens often mean stains and streaks. Glass is trendy, elegant and blends amazingly with contemporary decor, provided it’s perfectly clear. What to use to clean a shower enclosure made from glass so that it looks great? Firstly, what matters is that we systematically remove dirt stains, and these are created after every shower. Secondly, we need to reach for products that won’t scratch the delicate surface. Below are some of home remedies that can be used without worry, as well as tips on what chemical products work well.

The issue of cleaning should be thought about already when purchasing the shower enclosure. There are models covered with a special water-repellent coating, as mentioned above. Such panes are resistant to dust settling and will have less streaks and limescale deposits on them. With such enclosures, in most cases, all we need to do is wipe the screens with a damp microfiber cloth. On one hand, the water-repellent coating significantly shortens and facilitates the cleaning process, and on the other hand, these models look great because the glass is always perfectly clean and shiny.

Home remedies used to clean shower stalls work well not only for removing limescale - they are also effective with other contaminants, including stubborn ones. If we follow the basic rules of taking care of our enclosure after each use, we may only need water and a soft shower stall cleaning cloth. For more serious stains, a steam cleaner is an excellent option, which makes cleaning the shower enclosure extremely easy.

When thinking what is the best way to clean shower stalls, some people opt for chemical products, and it’s not a bad idea. It’s important to remember, though, that not all available agents are worth buying. Some will indeed remove dirt, but at the same time they can scratch the surface. So it’s best to use either a gentle dishwashing liquid or products made for cleaning glass. Using a dishwasher rinse aid liquid also proves to be an effective method. The glass will be clean, shiny and streak-free.

If the shower enclosure has a water-repellent coating - as it is in the case of those made by SanSwiss - then cleaning the shower enclosure streak-free with precautions will be guaranteed by specialized products. These can be found for example in SanSwiss offer, and include Glass Cleaner, Power Cleaner and Protect Cleaner.

A good shower enclosure cleaning product is not the only thing to consider - using the right accessories is also important. Even if the enclosure isn’t covered with a water-repellent coating, the glass can be unintentionally scratched. First off, it’s better to discard rough sponges and scourers. A shower stall cleaning brush won’t necessarily be the best solution either, unless it’s used for scrubbing the grout. A soft microfiber cloth will work well instead, as well as a squeegee with a rubber blade. Always remember to clean the shower enclosure from top to bottom.