It can be frustrating to clean the shower screens only to see that the glass is still cloudy and dirty, but there is an easy way to remove stubborn stains in under 10 minutes. Shower screens are difficult to keep clean due to limescale, a stain made up of the minerals from hard water that leaves a foggy mark on the glass.
Limescale hardens over time and can cling firmly to a surface, so normal cleaning methods are unlikely to get rid of it. However, the bathroom experts at Flair Showers have shared a very simple way to get rid of this stubborn stain: rub it with a slice of 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.”
Lemons contain a natural substance called citric acid, which is acidic enough to dissolve the alkaline limescale minerals and greasy soap residue found on shower glass.
It can easily cut through the foggy marks or grime found on most shower screens and is also antibacterial, so it will give it a deep clean.
White vinegar can also get rid of limescale if you have any in your home, but it tends to have a really sharp, bitter scent, which is why most people prefer to use lemons as they have a more pleasant smell.
How to use lemons to get rid of shower screen stains
All you need to do is cut a lemon in half and then rub it in a circular motion on the shower glass.
Make sure to squeeze the lemon as you clean with it to release as much citric acid as possible.
Then, leave the lemon juice to sit on the shower screen for five to 10 minutes, as this cleaning solution needs time to break down the limescale and soap.
Once the time is up, rinse the shower screen with warm water and then use a clean cloth to remove the lemon juice residue.
Your shower screen will now be sparkling clean without any foggy streaks, plus your bathroom will smell lovely and fresh.
If you have really stubborn limescale, add a little baking soda to the lemon before wiping the glass. This will create a fizzy reaction, which can also help lift stains.