Shower doors are notorious for accumulating unsightly soap scum and stubborn hard water stains, also called limescale. These minerals from the water build up over time, creating a tough cloudy residue that sticks firmly to glass surfaces, making it incredibly challenging to clean regardless of how thoroughly you scrub.
Limescale deposits, a consequence of the mineral content in water, often form dense and opaque layers on shower screens which prove difficult to remove. Nonetheless, there’s no need to splash out on expensive cleaning agents according to CRD Design Build‘s specialist, Eric Thomas, who reveals that simple lemon juice is your ally against limescale.
Eric said: “The citric acid in lemon juice is very good at dissolving minerals. You can squeeze several lemons to extract lemon juice or just buy a bottle of lemon juice at the grocery store.”
Thanks to its considerable acidity, lemon juice excels at breaking down alkaline substances such as limescale and soap, allowing them to be effortlessly wiped away without the need for harsh scrubbing, reports the Express.
Moreover, lemon juice is an excellent natural and safe alternative, allowing you to steer clear of abrasive chemicals that risk damaging your shower screen.
Here’s how to use lemon juice for clearing limescale off shower screens.
What you’ll need:
- Lemon juice
- Empty spray bottle
- Clean cloths
- Soft sponge (optional)
- Baking soda (optional)
Method:
Simply mix lemon juice with warm water in an empty spray bottle, tighten the lid, and shake well to combine. For a gleaming shower screen, liberally apply a lemon juice solution and give it at least 10 minutes to work its magic on mineral buildup.
After waiting patiently, gracefully remove the solution with a damp cloth and buff to a shine with a dry one. When facing stubborn limescale, enlist the aid of a sponge for a gentle scrub, or stir up lemon juice and baking soda into a powerful paste.
Eric said: “Baking soda works especially well to remove soap residue, but it is less effective, when used alone, to remove hard water stains.”
Although baking soda might not work on its own in its battle against limescale, combined with lemon juice it becomes an effervescent force that weakens limescale, simplifying your scrubbing task.
You can now enjoy a crystal-clear, spotless shower screen, courtesy of this remarkably efficacious, all-natural cleaning concoction.