What is the best way to clean hard water spots from glass shower doors?

Question

Please detail specific names of cleaner solution, etc. Also, what to use (sponge, brush, something that wont scratch the glass). THIs stuff is tough to get off! There must be some kinda industrial strength cleaner out there.

Answer 1

Another idea that I use- dryer fabric sheets.
You wet the sheet, rub it over the walls, shower doors and rinse. It not only removes the soap scum, but the fabric softener in it repels the water beads, thus preventing scum buildup.
I use it about once every two weeks, and it seems to keep the scum level down.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Depending on how severe, you can use a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water, apply liberally, let it stand for a few minutes and then wipe it off.
If the stains moderate, use a product such as the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or Wonder Wipe Out. It works well in this application, but will require you to use some elbow grease.
For severe staining, use a chemical treatment such as CLR or The Works. Spray it on, let sit for just a few minutes and wipe clean. It will eat right through the stains.
To prevent future staining, after cleaning apply Rain-X to the glass every few weeks.
If you don't want to do that, you can rub it with a fabric softner sheet as a short-term repellant or use a squeegee after each use.

Answer 3

I think you'll need a strong cleaner like Bam or CLR to start and maybe several applications. After the odors fade, you can finish it off with Windex. You can cut down on this kind of build up by using a squeegee after each shower. I have always used one and have not had the issues with build up. I clean them once a week as well.

Answer 4

This might sound weird, but recently I've been using a spray bottle with 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and water in my bathroom, just to see how it works. I was amazed at how it took off the hard water spots on my chrome faucet without me scrubbing it or anything. I just spray it on once or twice a day and let the peroxide keep it shiny.

Make yourself up a bottle of it and spray it on the shower door liberally once a day. I would be surprised if it didn't work.

Answer 5

It depends. If you are showering in an outdoor shower, the water may travel on land where everyone can see it. But if indoors, it will usually go to the sewage pipe, and be carried to the sewage treatment plant. If your house has a gray water system installed, the shower water will get filtered and go back to use (for toilets, watering plants, etc.).

Answer 6

I had the same problem, and used a product called KABOOM. I will use nothing else, it is fantastic! Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, then use a sponge, and a little elbow power. Rinse well. You may have to scrub pretty good, but not much. It makes it look like new! Good luck

Answer 7

use lemon oil-works with no effort