Cleaning a shower screen might appear straightforward as you’re simply wiping glass, but it frequently becomes cloudy and covered in water marks when the incorrect products are used. Shower glass is notoriously difficult to maintain spotless for extended periods, as it often gets coated in limescale, a residue formed from minerals when hard water dries.
Limescale creates misty patches on the glass, and when it mixes with soap, it accumulates into a stubborn layer that standard cleaning sprays cannot shift. However, Amanda Hendrix, a DIY expert and founder of Love and Renovations, has shared that maintaining a pristine shower screen for lengthy periods can be straightforward if you have lemons in your kitchen.
View 5 ImagesShower screens are often difficult to keep clean as soap and limescale will cling tightly to the glass(Image: Getty)
Amanda said: “That’s right – a lemon! The acid in lemons is great for breaking down the mineral deposits on your glass shower doors. And, when mixed with a bit of baking soda, it has some extra scrubbing power!”
It may sound unusual, but lemons prove highly effective at eliminating shower screen marks, as their juice contains citric acid, which is powerful enough to break down limescale.
Limescale can prove frustrating, as it solidifies and adheres more firmly to surfaces over time, meaning it refuses to shift regardless of how many times you attempt to wipe it away with a cloth.
View 5 ImagesA simple yet effective way to clean a shower screen is with lemons and baking soda(Image: Getty)
Nevertheless, citric acid will break down limescale, rendering it far easier to remove, and it will also prove highly effective at dissolving grease on the glass.
This means it can assist in breaking down shampoo, shower gel and other soapy residues alongside limescale, keeping your shower screen spotless with minimal effort.
Baking soda is frequently combined with lemon juice to tackle glass surfaces, as its abrasive nature helps shift stubborn grime while also cutting through grease, making the whole process far more straightforward.
View 5 ImagesShower glass will stay cleaner for longer if you know how to clean it properly(Image: Getty)
Simply cut a lemon in half and pour a small amount of baking soda into a bowl.
Dip one half of the lemon into the baking soda, then work it across the glass door using circular motions.
Be sure to keep squeezing the lemon throughout so that plenty of juice is applied to the glass.
Leave the lemon juice solution to sit on the glass for around five to 10 minutes, as citric acid requires a little time to properly dissolve limescale.
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View 5 ImagesIt takes about 10 minutes to clean a shower screen properly but it will stay crystal clear for longer(Image: Getty)
Once the time has elapsed, use a soft sponge to rinse the glass thoroughly, then dry it off. Your shower screen should sparkle and appear completely clear without any vigorous scrubbing required.
For the best possible outcome, opt for a squeegee rather than a cloth when drying the shower screen. This prevents water droplets from forming, which is the most effective way to stop limescale from building up again in the future.