How to Clean Shower Door

What You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Soap-Man Bathroom Cleaner
• Baking soda
• Microfiber cloth
• Squeegee

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Spray with vinegar solution

   Mix equal parts white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of dish soap. Spray the entire glass door generously.

2. 2

   Let it sit for 15-30 minutes

   Allow the solution to sit on the glass to dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits. For heavy buildup, use undiluted vinegar.

3. 3

   Scrub with baking soda

   Sprinkle baking soda on a damp cloth or sponge and scrub the glass in circular motions. The mild abrasive removes stubborn deposits.

4. 4

   Rinse and squeegee

   Rinse with the shower head and immediately squeegee top to bottom in overlapping strokes to remove all water.

5. 5

   Buff dry

   Wipe any remaining moisture with a dry microfiber cloth for a streak-free, crystal-clear finish.

Pro Tips

• TIPSqueegee the shower door after every single shower -- this one habit prevents 90% of soap scum and water spot buildup.
• TIPApply Rain-X or car windshield water repellent to clean glass doors to make water sheet off instead of spotting.
• TIPSwitch from bar soap to liquid body wash -- bar soap creates far more scum on glass doors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XUsing abrasive scrub pads on glass, which create permanent micro-scratches that trap more soap scum.
• XLetting soap scum build up for weeks, at which point it bonds chemically to the glass and is much harder to remove.
• XUsing vinegar on stone tile surround without protecting it -- vinegar etches marble and travertine.

Frequently Asked Questions