A shower cubicle is a functional addition to the bathroom. However, in order for showering to become a relaxing daily ritual, it should be kept clean. It is very unpleasant that soap residue, limescale deposits and mold accumulate in hard-to-reach areas in the shower. We explain how to clean the shower cubicle gaps and keep the sliding door including seals hygienically clean and mold-free. Of course we use home remedies without chemicals.
Cleaning the shower cubicle gaps: several tips
Use shower squeegee daily:Water often collects, especially in areas that are difficult to access. You can prevent it by cleaning the sliding door with a shower squeegee every day after each use.Soap residue and limescale depositscan be removed quickly and easily.
Remove dirt with dirt eraser:You can also use dirt erasers to clean dirt quickly and easily.
Close the sliding door after each use:Leaving the door closed after each shower will help it and the seals dry more quickly.
Attach a shower filter to the shower head:A shower filter can soften the water and prevent additional deposits.
Cleaning plan for sliding door and seals
If you have the shower cubicle including the sliding door and theClean seals regularly, then you can save effort and nerves. Of course, the whole family should take part and help with the cleaning.
Daily:Everyone cleans the shower cubicle with the shower squeegee. After each use, the water is carefully wiped off. It is best to use a clean cleaning cloth for the seals.
Ventilate the bathroom three times a day. After each shower, leave the window open for an additional 5 minutes. Even if it's raining outside, you should ventilate the bathroom.
Weekly:Wipe the shower cubicle thoroughly, using a home remedy (e.g. vinegar or citric acid solution).
Monthly:Clean thoroughly. Wipe down the entire shower cubicle, rinse it, clean it with a household product. If available, refresh a nano sealant. Alternatively, you can clean the shower door with rinse aid and achieve a similar, water-repellent effect.
Cleaning the sliding door: These home remedies come into question
Not all home remedies are suitable for the sliding shower door. Certain acidic home remedies can attack metal parts or seals. Especially if you want to clean an old shower cubicle, you should always test the cleaning agent in an invisible area first. Unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise, comefollowing home remediesin question:
Clean heavily soiled gaps
You will need: white table vinegar, dish soap, water, sponge, microfiber cloth.
Step 1.Heat table vinegar and mix with dishwashing liquid in a 1 to 1 ratio. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
Step 2.Spray the shower door on both sides with the solution. Then let the home remedy take effect for half an hour.
Step 3.Rinse thoroughly and wipe the door with a soft, well-moistened sponge. Then wipe the sliding door including the seals dry with the microfiber cloth.
NB:If the shower is laid with natural stone tiles, vinegar can damage the covering and leave unsightly stains. In this case, it is better to mix the dishwashing liquid with baking soda or baking soda.
Keep the sliding shower door free of limescale
A trick helps to get the sliding door hygienically clean. Cut a lemon in two. Place some baking soda on the cut side of each half. Then rub the lemon and the baking sofa onto the door and the calcified areas. Allow the foam created by grating and mixing the lemon with the baking soda to take effect for about 10 minutes. Then rinse off the home remedy.
NB:You don't need to remove the sliding door. Save effort, nerves and time because you can remove the deposits safely and quickly with a cleaning cloth, sponge, toothbrush or cotton ball.
Achieve the lotus effect with this home remedy
To polish the sliding door, you can use lemon oil. The oil also has a water-repellent effect. The soap residue will not be able to accumulate on it either.
Clean the seals and metal parts
Deposits on metal parts, such as the smooth rails of the shower cubicle, are difficult to remove.
Scrub seals with an old toothbrush:Scrub the seals with an old toothbrush to remove limescale and dirt.
Paint peeler can limeRemove from the metal parts: Of course, you should do this very carefully and move the paint tray over the surface at a 45 degree angle.
Joint brushes for the railsuse: with a joint brush you can easily clean even hard-to-reach areas in the shower cubicle. They are ideal for the rails and the areas behind the seals.
If you are using a home remedy that is left to work for some time, you can buy cotton balls and soak them in the home remedy. Then place the cotton balls on the slide rails.
Remove soap residue with castile soap
- 200 ml rubbing alcohol (maximum 70%)
- 600 ml distilled water
- 3 drops of liquid castile soap
Pour all ingredients into an empty spray bottle and mix gently. Apply some home remedy to a soft sponge or brush and use it to remove any soap residue. Then wipe with a damp sponge and wipe dry with a dry cleaning cloth (it is best to use a microfiber cloth).
Clean the shower cubicle gaps: spray without rinsing
- 100 ml hydrogen peroxide 3% solution with water (from the pharmacy, should be suitable for oral use)
- 100 ml rubbing alcohol
- 1 tsp dishwashing liquid
- 1 TL Klarspüler
- 400 ml water
Pour all ingredients into a bottle and mix slowly. Do not shake the bottle under any circumstances.
2. You can use this sprayer on glass, glass tiles, stone, marble, granite, bathtub, shower stall plastic parts, shower doors and even shower curtain. Store the home remedy in a cool, dry and dark place.
Use:DieShower cubicle after showeringspray. Allow the household remedy to take effect briefly and then wipe it off with a shower squeegee. Keep the window open. Ventilate the bathroom well after use.
Is it difficult to clean gaps in the shower cubicle? Not true! With a little creativity, you can get even hard-to-reach areas, seals and rails sparkling clean.
