How do you remove water spots from a glass shower door?

Question

I have tried CLR, brake fluid (it was a suggestion), Tilex, and many other bathroom cleaners.

Answer 1

The spots are either hard water deposits or else they are soap scum deposits, Hard water deposits are best removed with acid, such as vinegar. If that doesn't work, then Construction supply stores or Hardware stores often carry a product called "muriatic acid" which will surely work but is hazardous to work with. If it is soap scum, then a strong base is most effective, such as Ammonia. If that doesn't work, then something like "Red Devil Lye" will surely work, but this is hazardous to work with as well. Strong bases such as lye can permanently etch glass to a cloudy state, so be careful if going that route.

Answer 2

the water marks are from hard water. hard water is caused by minerals, lime, calcium, etc. use a product that removes lime sediment residue. i can not recall the name of the product. but any grocery store has it. works like a charm and cheap too. it is a gelatinous clear product in a plastic bottle that has a pour spout. apply it to a clean dry rag and be liberal with it. then rinse wipe dry and put a clear coating of any liquid fabric softner on the door. prevents further build up. do this several times a week or if just you using the shower, once a week should do it. and the bathroom smells nice too.or better yet, use any of the mist and go shower cleaners. and cover all the surfaces. do it while your in the shower takes a few seconds. and no build up of any kind.

Answer 3

Either Lemon Juice or Vinegar & Water they both do wonders you use 4cups of hot water to 2Tbsps of either product mix well then pour into a spray bottle & spray onto the area try to use a scrubbie then respray let sit an hour then to get the smell of those products gone use febreeze.Good Luck

Answer 4

The works and scrub free have worked for me. I don't know which one works best though. I've also used steel wool without soap.

Answer 5

It takes a bottle of lime away and a lot of scrubbing.

Answer 6

hello, well its kinda simple,,
apply vinegar to a scrubbe and apply on to the door try not to scratch the glass, it does come off i tried it

Answer 7

try scrubbing bubbles, you have to keep using it, you can't expect it to go away forever, cleaning is ongoing....:(

Answer 8

scrubbing bubbles then windex

Answer 9

hoousehold amonia and water not to much amonia and be sure its well ventillated.

Answer 10

try vinegar, and elbow grease