Whether made of plastic or glass - the shower walls are very susceptible to limescale.
We'll show you how you can easily clean the shower cubicle with household remedies.
Hardly anyone is spared limescale deposits and soiling of the shower cubicle.
Regular cleaning of the plastic or glass walls is therefore a top priority.
We will show you which home remedies you can use for cleaning.
Cleaning the shower cubicle: This is how you avoid limescale and other dirt
First of all, it is important to ensure that limescale and other contaminants such as soap scum don't get a chance to stick to the shower cubicle.
That is why you should consistently clean the walls with a rubber squeegee every time after you shower and then rub the glass or plastic dry with a dry cloth.
This way you nip the cause of lime in the bud.
Cleaning the shower cubicle: This is how you benefit from the lotus effect
The lotus effect describes the low wettability of a surface by water.
That means: water does not adhere well and rolls off.
This effect can also be created on shower walls by rubbing them with auto polish, the open half of a split potato, or any other agent that repels rain.
You can also use this trick on the outside of the shower cubicle, as recommended by the online portal haushaltstipps.de.
If you want to save yourself even more work, you can buy doors and walls that are made of self-cleaning glass.
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How to clean shower stalls made of glass - with home remedies
We have a few tips for you so that your beautiful shower walls made of uncoated glass continue to remain free of streaks and limescale.
Because ugly deposits can be removed very well with simple home remedies.
On the one hand, you can
mix
water with a dash of
commercially available fabric softener
and
apply
the mix to the glass of the shower cubicle.
Polish the glass with a damp microfiber cloth and then dry it with kitchen paper.
This not only makes the shower clean, but also gives off a pleasant scent.
The trick with vinegar works similarly: Pour
vinegar
into a bowl and add double the amount of water.
Then clean the panes with the mixture and rinse it off with cold water.
But watch out
: acetic acid is quite aggressive and could attack the rubber seals of the cabin.
So either keep your distance from them or alternatively use lemon water.
Simply put a
dash of lemon in a bowl of water
and use it like the vinegar mixture.
Rinse aid
ensures a
shiny glass
not only in the dishwasher, but also in the shower cubicle
.
Simply rub it into the stains on the shower wall, let it take effect and then rinse the surface off with cold water.
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Cleaning plastic walls: this is how it works
Although shower stalls made of glass are often easier to clean and look more elegant, many consumers prefer to use plastic walls and doors.
This is mainly due to the lower prices.
Nevertheless, there are ways to effectively clean plastic cabins.
First of all, you can
try
all of the
home remedies tips
that have already been mentioned above.
If these don't work, you will likely need to get cleaners from the drugstore.
For example, use a
mild vinegar cleaner or plastic cleaner
to remove light deposits on the shower enclosure.
But
soft soap
should also work very well.
Apply one of the mentioned products with a damp sponge or cotton cloth and rub the whole thing carefully.
If the stains are more stubborn, you can still use
toothpaste
and clean it thoroughly.
How to clean tiles in the shower cubicle with a home remedy
A well-tried remedy that can help almost everywhere in the household is baking powder.
Although it is not necessarily suitable for cleaning shower walls and doors, it is a perfect cleaning agent for the tiles.
Mix the powder with water to form a paste and spread it with an old brush over the affected joints between the tiles - and you will shine again in your old shine.
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These home remedies will help fight mold in the shower
If you are struggling with mold in the shower cubicle, the following home remedies may help you:
Vinegar or vinegar essence
: Put it in a spray bottle or on a cloth and rub it on the areas affected by the mold.
It is best to wear gloves and a face mask.
Alcohol or spirit
: Use at least 70 percent alcohol to fight mold.
Proceed as you would with the vinegar.
Yeast
: Rub the mold in the joints with yeast dissolved in water - use a toothbrush - and let it work for ten minutes.
The mixture is then wiped off with a damp cloth.
If you are going to use any of these home remedies, you should read these tips here - also for your own safety.
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Cleaning sliding doors: With these means you will get clean
In addition to the glass or ceramic components of a shower cubicle, the sliding doors are often attached with aluminum rails.
These are also affected by lime or other deposits.
The Inwerk Bad & Spa website has a few tips for this: If you are dealing with polished
aluminum
rails
or aluminum
profiles
without paint,
a vinegar or lemon
cleaner
is often sufficient, which you rub on the affected areas with a damp cloth.
If your aluminum
rails are colored, powder-coated or lacquered
, a damp cloth with a little washing-up liquid is usually sufficient for cleaning.
For more stubborn dirt, use a diluted car polish, which you rub carefully with a warm, damp cloth.
You shouldn't use more than a damp cloth
for aluminum rails that are
anodized
- i.e. sealed with a particularly scratch-resistant seal.
Otherwise you can put a little soft soap on the cloth.
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