Best way to remove water spots from glass shower door?

Question

I always squeegie it after I shower but there is a ton of spotting from the last renter of my apartment... I don' t think they ever cleaned the door! What would be the best product to use? I've heard of using just plain white vinegar before, but not sure if this is valid... Thank you!

Answer 1

that's right plain white vinegar

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

I have found that using 2 products together works best for me. Start at the top of the glass and spray generously with Kaboom shower, tub & tile cleaner allowing it to run down the glass. After it sets for a few minutes scrub it with a Mr. Clean Eraser. Dry as desired with towel, papertowel...
Since your glass has a build up it may take a few cleanings but should come pretty clean.

Answer 4

In addition to all of the marvelous suggestions that are listed here, you may wish to consider a coating of lemon oil, when you are finished cleaning the shower door.

I keep an old sock which has a healthy amount of Old English Lemon oil soaked into it, in a zip lock bag beneath the bathroom sink. Give a quick wipe down to the tile, glass, chrome and sink with it, after cleaning.

You will find that not only does it give a nice watermark-free sheen, but it prevents waterspots from forming, in future.

Smells nice too!

Answer 5

Wow, so much good info! We have used that Rainex stuff, too - you buy it in automotive dept for your windshield. It's amazing! After you get your shower clean, put a layer of the Rainex on it and the water beads up and it stays clean a long, long time - and you don't have to squeegee every time because the water has already rolled off the glass.

Answer 6

Try mixing a tablespoon of cornstarch to a qt of water. I use corn starch all the time for window washing, works better than Windex and doesn't streak. Once you get the spots off, no matter how apply Rainx, it works great for shower does just like car windshields

Answer 7

i have really hard water, so lots of hard water spots. I have found that dishwasher soap, like cascade, works excellently on porcelan, stainless steel and glass in the kitchen and bathroom.

Answer 8

use a cleaner like CLR or i use "the works" toilet bowl cleaner. after you get them clean use either WD40 or "rain x" windshield treatment. both will keep the water from drying on the doors.
also the new scrubbing bubbles shower cleaning system works really good. after a few days use it will remmove the build up from your shower and keep it clean.

Answer 9

first ..clean it real good with soft scrub..then EVERY time ya get out of the shower spray it with an after shower spray ...must spray it after EVERY shower...eventually the spots will quit coming back.......unless its plastic and its scratched then its best to give it a good scrub about once a week

Answer 10

White vinegar( acetic acid 5% solution) may indeed work. however, if you go to the hardware store, and get acetic acid in a 10% or more solution, it will work faster. just ask for a lime remover, or get CLR

Answer 11

Clorox spray bottles that stuff will clean anything. Its great for coffee and tea stains on mugs