How to Clean Glass Shower Doors – 3 Easy Steps

Do you want an easier way to keep your shower stall doors looking clean and clear? I found a method that saves me a ton of time. Here’s how to clean glass shower doors in 3 simple steps (and you may be able to do it in 2).

1. First, remove water spots or mineral deposits (if needed).
2. Second, clean the glass using the right squeegee.
3. Third, apply water repellent, so you don’t have to clean as often.

1 How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass:

So, what if you need to get rid of hard water stains in addition to cleaning your glass shower doors? I’ve got a few solutions for you.

A. Use a Concentrated Vinegar Class Cleaner to Get Rid of Water Spots:

First of all, you can remove hard water stains naturally with Mrs Meyer’s Vinegar Gel. It’s impressively effective, and it’s biodegradable too.

The acidic nature of vinegar works to break down the mineral build-up due to hard water (similar to lemon juice or citric acid). Depending on how long you’ve had mineral deposits on your glass will determine if you need to apply multiple treatments. (Or, how long you let the vinegar cleaner sit on the water spots before wiping it away.)

This concentrated cleaner is made with vinegar, plant-derived cleaning ingredients and essential oils. In other words, you don’t have to worry about parabens, phthalates or other harmful ingredients.

By the way, you can also use this chemical-free product on counters, stovetops, kitchen appliances and other surfaces to remove marks. Plus, you don’t need to rinse it off, just wipe it away.

Note: Don’t be fooled by the “gentle-looking” ingredient list. This water spot remover is tough. Plus, this do-it-yourself treatment can save you time and money, while keeping your family healthy and safe.

B. Use Oxygen Bleach with Baking Soda to Remove Hard Water Marks:

Another option is Bring It On Cleaner Hard Water Stain Remover. This non-toxic product contains oxygen bleach (vs the harmful chorine bleach).

Bring it On also has sodium bicarbonate (commonly known as baking soda), which adds a scrubbing component to this cream solution. However, the ultra-fine particles will not scratch glass or other surfaces.

Note: In addition, you can use this product to clean or whiten tile grout, as well as get rid of mold and mildew. So, if you have white tile or grout in your bathroom, you may prefer the Bring it On cleaner over Mrs Meyers.

2. How to Clean a Glass Shower Door with a Squeegee:

The trick to doing this job quickly and effectively is using a good squeegee. Keep in mind, it doesn’t need to be expensive – just don’t buy something super cheap.

In fact, a quality squeegee will allow you to easily remove water from the glass without leaving streaks. This translates to less time cleaning and a cleaner looking bathroom.

You can even clean glass using just plain water – no glass cleaner required. Plus, you can squeegee bathroom mirrors too.

That said, if you want a recipe for making your own homemade glass cleaner, you can do it for cheap. It can also work better for removing fingerprints on glass and mirrors too.

3. Apply Shower Door Water Repellent for Less Frequent Cleaning:

Last, spray on Rain X Shower Door Cleaner to create a waterproof barrier between the glass and water. Therefore, you don’t have to continually wipe down your glass doors every time you shower. (A single application lasts weeks.)

Rain X’s special formulation (excellent on car windshields too) prevents water from sticking to the glass. As a result, water spots don’t form. It also stops soap scum and grime as well (bonus!).

Note: This water repellent is designed for use on glass only. Due to its water-repellent nature, it makes surfaces slick and slippery – so keep the spray off your shower floor.