How can I clean the shower glass?

In modern apartments and houses, shower cabins are increasingly replacing the bathtubs. They save space in the bathroom, give it elegance, are easy to operate and functional. But if the car is not cleaned in time, spots and stains will appear on it and it will lose its nice appearance. Some people think that the shower does not need any special care, because there is constantly pouring water and it washes away all the dirt. But such a belief is fundamentally wrong.

Like any element in the house, the shower booth needs regular maintenance. Over time, the plaque forms a deposit, and from high humidity may appear mold. Than to clean a glass of a shower booth, its pallet and other details how to prevent occurrence of a mold? This question is asked not by one mistress. Everything is complicated by the fact that different parts of the shower cubicle are made of completely different materials, and there is not one universal means that would be suitable for cleaning all its components. True, with systematic care, you can often get by with folk remedies.

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How often should I wash the shower?

Depending on the degree of pollution, there are 3 types of cleaning.

Daily cleaning

This cleaning is carried out after each shower. In this case, no means are used. It is enough to rinse the booth from the inside - first hot, then with cold water, and wipe it dry.

Important! Rinsing removes all traces of dirt, soap residue and prevents the formation of plaque.

Regular care

This type of cleaning uses detergents: sprays, creams, gels, etc. This removes the lime scale. If it is fresh, then the funds are immediately washed off, if old, then leave for a while.

How often it should be done - it's up to you, it all depends on the frequency of using the shower cubicle. After cleaning, all surfaces must be wiped dry.

Important! To facilitate everyday care, you can use special hydrophobic compounds that create an invisible water-repellent film.

Intensive cleaning

This type of cleaning is carried out as required and is aimed at combating intense, persistent impurities. These include:

• rust;
• mold;
• calcareous deposits.

At this stage, strong substances are applied, which are applied to problem areas, left for a while, then washed off.

Important! After cleaning or using the shower, leave its doors ajar and the bathroom should be ventilated. This will reduce moisture and prevent the appearance of mold and fungus.

Let's consider the optimal options for cleaning each of the elements of the shower enclosure.

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Cleaning the glass of the shower cabin

In this case, everything is simple, because glass is a strong material, moreover, resistant to the effects of household chemicals. A large number of various sprays are on sale. For cleaning, simply spray the product over the surface and remove it with a soft cloth, if necessary repeat the procedure.

To clean the shower glass, you can additionally use a special scraper like that of professional washers.

Important! Do not spray with closed cabin doors - this can lead to poisoning in pairs. If it is not possible to leave the doors open, spray the spray on a rag outside the shower cubicle.

Worse if the walls are made of plastic. In this case it is necessary to exclude funds, the composition includes:

• solvents( acetone);
• formic acid;
• formaldehydes.

The composition for cleaning the shower can be prepared on your own, mixing 200 ml of water and 5 drops of ammonia.

Important! Such a solution will not leave any streaks, quickly and effectively clean the glass parts of your shower cubicle. And if you add 100 ml of glycerin to it, a water repellent film is formed on the surface, due to which you will save the result for a long time.

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Pallet cleaning

Pallet care depends on the material it is made of:

• The enameled pallet is easiest to clean from contaminants. It has a smooth top layer where dirt does not penetrate, so any gel or spray for this surface can easily cope with this.
• Acrylic pallets need to be cleaned with special tools for this material, since aggressive chemicals will cause scratches on the surface and damage the upper protective layer.

Important! When buying a cleaning agent, carefully study the composition - there should be no abrasive particles, aggressive bleaches, formic acid, etc. You can remove stubborn stains from the acrylic surface with silver polishing or toothpaste. You can also use lemon juice or vinegar.

• Artificial stone pallets darken with time, even with regular cleaning. To return the original color to them will help a dense means for washing toilets.

Important! Do not forget to protect your hands with dense rubber gloves and rinse with plenty of water.

• Natural stone pallets are very user-friendly, characterized by durability and resistance to the appearance of contaminants. In addition, they are easily cleaned with sponge and water, even without the use of chemicals. The steam cleaners proved to be very good - after this treatment it is enough to wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth.

Important! You can install a special filter on the shower - this will significantly reduce the formation of plaque.

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Cleaning of tiles, steel and aluminum parts

Any bathroom cleaner is suitable for cleaning tiles. Particular attention should be paid to the seams between the tiles - it is there that all the harmful bacteria accumulate. This will lead to the appearance of mold and fungus.

Important! Chromed steel should be wiped gently to prevent scratches. The same can be said about the details of aluminum.

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Mold shower cleaning

To prevent the appearance of mold is easier than to fight with the already appeared. In advanced cases, the fungus penetrates deeply into the structure of materials, and then it will be impossible to destroy it.

Important! For prevention, it is necessary that the bathroom has ventilation. A good effect is applied to the intertitic joints of chlorine bleaching agents at least once every 2 months.

But if the mold does appear, then it will not be possible to get rid of it forever, and fighting black spots will become a mandatory step in regular cleaning. To do this, chlorine bleach will need to be applied to the moldy areas and left for 1.5 hours, then rinse with plenty of water.

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Popular cleaning means for the shower cubicle

There are many ways to clean the glass and the shower cabin as a whole with the help of improvised tools that are in every house. At the same time, their effectiveness is also quite high and can compete with purchased means.

So, what to clean the shower:

• You can prepare an effective tool yourself. To do this, you need to mix citric acid and soda in a ratio of 1.5: 1.The mixture should be properly mixed, after which it can be sprayed on the cabin glass. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Important! This mixture is suitable only for glass surfaces, plastic it can not be processed - soda can lead to the formation of microcracks and scratches.

• You can make a solution without soda, just diluting the citric acid with water and spraying on the soiled areas.

Important! There can be a sharp smell, which will disappear after 30-40 minutes, if you leave the cabin open.

• Glass, taps can easily be cleaned with ordinary medical alcohol or vodka, previously mixed with water. It is enough to apply alcohol on a soft rag and walk on all surfaces.
• With strong dirt, tooth paste works well - it should be squeezed out onto a stain and left for 20 minutes, and then simply washed off with water.
• Get rid of rust on metal parts vinegar will help us, it must be poured into the problem place and left for 30-40 minutes, and then washed off.
• For the cleaning of chrome plated elements from lime plaque, a Coca-Cola favorite is popular.
• For the removal of mold and fungi, soda and hydrogen peroxide will help us. First, we put soda on the problem areas and leave it for 10 minutes. Then we clean the surface and wipe it with hydrogen peroxide. Rinsing is not necessary - just wait until it dries.

Important! This method is good because it allows you to fight with mold and does not harm your health.

Now you are familiar with the basics of caring for the shower cabin, and you can clean the glass, the pallet and other components of such plumbing. Be attentive to the state of your hygiene items so that such an expensive element of the interior is safe for health and has long served.