Shower doors might seem easy to clean as you simply need to wipe them down, but often soap and limescale will build up into crusty stains that do not budge even if you scrub them. Limescale is made up of the minerals leftover when hard water evaporates, and these minerals form into hard little crystals which will tightly bond to a surface.
Most household sprays and soaps will not work against limescale as they are alkaline products, which means they are not strong enough to break it down. However, the cleaning experts at Flair Showers have shared that cleaning limescale can be quick and easy, as all you really need is a lemon. They said: “Cleaning with a simple lemon is a great way to get rid of soap scum and hard water stains. The acid in the lemon will break down the build-up of any residue.”
It might sound silly if you have never tried it, but lemon juice contains citric acid, which will bubble when it reacts to limescale and quickly dissolve it.
Citric acid will break down the minerals in limescale and loosen it so it will be simple to wipe away without scratching the shower glass.
Lemon juice is a safe and natural way get rid of limescale so you do not have to use any harsh chemical cleaners.
Using a lemon is quick, easy and will also leave a lovely fresh scent so your bathroom will smell wonderful after cleaning.
How to use a lemon to get rid of stains on a shower door
You will need:
- One fresh lemon
- Two clean cloths
- White vinegar or washing up liquid (optional)
Method:
To begin, slice a lemon in half. It is better to use a fresh lemon rather than a bottle of lemon juice as the fruit will be more potent, and therefore more effective at removing limescale.
Then, simply rub one half of the lemon onto any stains on the shower glass. Make sure to squeeze the lemon as you rub to release all the juices.
Once you are done, allow the lemon juice to sit for five minutes or longer. This gives the citric acid more time to break down the minerals in the limescale.
When the time is up, use a clean cloth and water to wipe down the glass. If the shower door has any soap stains then use washing up liquid or white vinegar to remove them.
Use a cloth to scrub the glass in a circular motion, and the limescale should come off easily. Rinse the glass with a damp cloth to get rid of the lemon juice and it will now be sparkling clean.
