It’s one of those household cleaning jobs that you probably put off for weeks or even months at a time, then one day you’ll get in the shower and the realisation hits you: yeah, this needs a good clean.
While supermarkets and homeware stores alike are packed with all sorts of expensive solutions for cleaning bathrooms, including lots of shower shine, bathroom sparkle and grout busting sprays, fluids and other chemical based cleaners, they are all beaten by one thing – washing up liquid. According to cleaning experts, a humble bottle of Fairy liquid (other brands are available) can restore the shine to your old shower screen in just minutes.
Instead of splashing out on a pricey or even chemical-laden cleaning solution, simply reach for a bottle of washing up liquid, say bathroom appliance specialists Flair Showers.
They said: “It’s tried and tested and impossible to beat. Washing up liquid is the go-to option for making your shower door sparkle.
“Mix one tablespoon of washing-up liquid (a little goes a long way) with approx. 10 litres of water.
“You want a relatively thin, non-viscous mix. The solution will clean your shower door exceptionally well and it’ll even reduce the amount of arm power required too.”
If you want to clean up the shower door and leave it streak-free, you can also combine washing up liquid solutions with a squeegee.
They added: “Great for avoiding streaks, they clean large areas quickly, making it easy to use daily, and let’s be honest, they’re super satisfying to use too.
“While a squeegee might look a bit out of place in the bathroom, it can be used on mirrors, glass and around the rest of the house too. An essential tool for any home.
“So, there you have it, the best eco-friendly solutions for cleaning your shower.”
Failing that, you can also rub a lemon across the shower door to help give it a zesty yet clean finish.
Flair added: “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. Simply cut a lemon in half and rub it in circular motions onto the glass. Once you have finished rinse the glass with water and wipe it down with a squeegee or microfiber cloth. Not only is it economical, but it’s also environmentally friendly.”