Limescale quickly leaves unsightly marks on the walls of the shower cubicle.
But there is a household remedy that can prevent this: rinse aid.
Anyone who has a glass door in the shower or a shower cubicle made of glass or plastic knows how quickly limescale settles after a shower.
The white spots not only look unsightly, but can often only be removed without leaving any residue with a lot of scrubbing.
To get this problem under control, many use a squeegee so that the shower walls dry faster and no annoying traces of lime remain.
But you can safely save yourself that time in the morning – if you clean your shower with rinse aid.
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Shower cubicles are left streak-free with rinse aid.
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Rinse aid prevents limescale deposits in the shower cubicle
Normally, rinse aid in the dishwasher ensures that glasses, cutlery and crockery shine.
The reason for this is the so-called lotus effect of the cleaning agent.
The lotus effect causes surfaces to absorb so little moisture that the water rolls off them again.
Water stains don't stand a chance.
You can also take advantage of this effect in the bathroom if you "impregnate" your shower walls and fittings with rinse aid.
You forget these spots all the time when cleaning
You forget these spots all the time when cleaning
Cleaning the shower with rinse aid: Here's how
Thorough cleaning is required before you can use the lotus effect of the rinse aid in the shower:
First, thoroughly remove any limescale deposits, soap residue and dirt from the shower cubicle and fittings.
The best way to do this is with household remedies such as vinegar or a bathroom cleaner.
Then fill a small bucket with water and add a few squirts of rinse aid.
Alternatively, you can put the mixture in a spray bottle.
Then simply apply the water-rinse-aid solution to the walls of the shower and fittings and wash off - done!
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Thanks to rinse aid: the shower stays clean for up to four weeks
The rinse aid now forms a protective layer for some time, from which water simply rolls off and practically cleans itself.
The effect should last up to four weeks.
In the kitchen, baby oil ensures a long-lasting shine in the sink.
Other parts of the apartment can also be cleaned wonderfully with rinse aid, such as the bathtub or the kitchen.
No rinse aid in the house?
Alternatively, you can also add fabric softener to the mopping water.
Some even use fabric softener to clean windows or to give their wooden furniture a nice shine.
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