ガラスのシャワードアを掃除する方法 – 水垢やウォーターマークを取り除く

朝シャワーでも夜シャワーでも、シャワードアは最終的に曇って見えるので、ガラスのシャワードアを掃除する方法を知る必要があります。これらのガラスパネルは、新品のときは常に汚れがないように見えますが、毎日使用すると水垢や石鹸カスによってすぐに曇ってしまいます。さらに、掃除をせずに長い間放置すると見た目も悪くなり、ゲストには絶対に見せたくないものです。 

For this reason, knowing how to clean a glass shower door is arguably as important as knowing how to clean a shower head. While the limescale may seem tricky to remove, it’s relatively simple with the right ingredients, all of which you might already have.  And you don't even need bleach either, however, if you do regularly clean with bleach, don't make this mistake.

Follow these tips on how to clean a glass shower door to get the gleam back. Since you're already in the bathroom, check out how to clean a bathtub, how to get rid of mold from the shower or wherever you may find it. If your windows need a once over as well, check out our guide on how to clean windows. 

How to clean a glass shower door with vinegar 

1. Fill an empty spray bottle with half water and half white distilled vinegar. Make sure you use white and not malt vinegar — malt will work just as well, but you won’t be thankful for the smell. If you’re dealing with a lot of soap scum on the glass, you can also add some dish soap to help cut through the grease. 

2. Screw the lid on tight and shake to combine. 

3. Spray liberally on your shower door, working your way from top to bottom. This vinegar solution will smell, so it’s a good idea to leave a window or the door open to your bathroom. 

4. For everyday limescale, you can wipe the solution away immediately with a damp microfiber cloth. 

5. For tougher limescale, you should leave the solution to sit for a few minutes and then gently scrub using the scouring side of a non-scratch sponge. You might need to re-apply, and it might take some elbow grease, but you should notice the watermarks start to disappear.  

6. Once the glass is clean, rinse, dry and buff with a clean microfiber cloth. 

How to clean a glass shower door with baking soda  

1. Alternatively, if you have baking soda, you can use this instead. As a natural abrasive, baking soda is ideal for removing limescale. Dampen a microfiber cloth, tip some baking soda onto the cloth and scrub directly on the glass in a circular motion.  

2. Then simply wipe away with a clean microfiber cloth and rinse the residue away. 

3. For stubborn limescale, you can use the scouring side of a non-scratch damp sponge to apply the baking soda.

4. Again, make sure the glass is rinsed and dried afterwards to prevent more limescale from forming.     

Your shower door should now be gleaming again. Here are some tips to keep it looking great.  

How to prevent watermarks on your shower door

• Use a squeegee after each shower — Make sure you swipe in a downwards motion so the water runs the right way. We recommend the MR.SIGA Multi-Purpose Silicon Squeegee ($9.99, Amazon (opens in new tab)) if you don't own one. Alternatively, you can use a window vacuum cleaner and dry the glass at the same time. 
• Buff the glass dry with a towel — It’s good practice to do this even if you’ve used a squeegee to get rid of any residual water. It takes just a few seconds to do this, but it will prevent watermarks.
• Leave a window open to vent the room — If you’re lucky enough to have a window in your bathroom, leave it open after showering to vent the humidity. This will help dry the shower out and will prevent mold and mildew from forming in your bathroom. Leave your shower door open for the same reason.
• Use a daily shower cleaner — You can buy shower cleaners which help prevent limescale and mildew from forming, such as Clean Shower ($19.99, Amazon (opens in new tab)). It’s worth mentioning that these are not cleaners, rather they’re designed to keep up with the shower’s maintenance and prevent limescale.
• 濡れたタオルをガラスの上に掛けたままにしないでください。シャワーを拭いた後、ガラスのドアにタオルをかけたくなりますが、そうすると湿気がガラスに閉じ込められ、水垢の原因になります。代わりにタオル掛けに掛けてください。    

その他の掃除のヒントについては、シャワー カーテンを掃除して新品に見せる方法、床タイルの目地を掃除して汚れを取り除く方法、家のすべての部屋を掃除する方法をご覧ください。