Cleaning Shower Glass

[PaulSB]

I need help! Our shower cabinet glass builds up a slightly grey deposit on the inside which is extraordinarily difficult to shift properly. The glass is washed after every shower.

Our water hardness is 8.9

I've tried no end of proprietary products none of which make an real impact. I've tried rubbing with a cut lemon, vinegar, bicarb and vinegar mixed to give a mild abbrasive. Nothing works. I was seriously contemplating trying degreaser today.

Anyone got the magic bullet for this?

 

[vickster]

Cillit bang

 

[Mugshot]

Had it long?

 

[PK99]

Viakal ultra limescale remover

 

[PeteXXX]

Are you rinsing it with the same water that's maybe causing the problem?

 

[Paulus]

Hmm, not sure what else would work, but white vinegar does the trick in my bathroom. We do have very hard water around here.

 

[screenman]

Nothing works if the glass is a few years old, so fit new like I did then use Rainx on it. Glass polishing was part of my business, so I have a little experience. We also are in a hard water area and a big mistake I made was not fitting a softener when I built this house.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Hmm, not sure what else would work, but white vinegar does the trick in my bathroom. We do have very hard water around here.

Thats what we use.

 

[Dave7]

Hmm, not sure what else would work, but white vinegar does the trick in my bathroom. We do have very hard water around here.

Yep. White vinegar. It can be mixed with warm water and detergent or used raw
Aldi have a special on at the moment. White vinegar in a spray bottle £0.79. I assume its as good as the bottles you buy.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Steel wool works a charm on all glass. Dab it in soap and scrape away. It is softer than the glass so it will not scratch it.

However, your glass is probably etched. This happens when the water pH is all wrong for glass. Dishwashers do it to frequently-washed clear glass too. Once that happens, it cannot be reversed.

 

[postman]

Viakal ultra limescale remover

Is that a Lidl or Aldi product.I thought i saw some on Monday when i visited one or the other in Chapel Allerton

 

[classic33]

Cloth soaked in salt water.

 

[TheDoctor]

Viakal isn't an own-brand thing. I got some in Morrisons, but most supermarkets sell it. It's good for getting limescale off taps too. DAMHIKT.

 

[derrick]

Cillit bang

 

[Archie_tect]

Try WD40, and rub with newspaper... seems to shift everything else I try it on...