Your shower screen has a big effect on how your bathroom looks and feels. It’s easy to forget about until it turns cloudy, but a little regular care saves time, money and effort. Here are ten good reasons to make it part of your routine.
1. Keeps your bathroom looking clean
Clear glass makes a bathroom look fresh and well kept. A cloudy screen makes the whole room look tired, even when everything else is clean.
2. Stops hard water stains and limescale building up
Minerals from hard water dry onto the glass after every shower. Wiping regularly removes them while they’re a thin film, before they harden into stubborn limescale.
3. Helps keep your screen in good condition
Mineral deposits left for long periods can etch glass, which can’t be undone. Regular cleaning, and avoiding abrasives, helps keep the surface in good shape.
4. Cuts down cleaning time
A quick weekly wipe takes a few minutes. Tackling months of build-up can take hours over several sessions.
5. Improves hygiene
Soap scum and body oils on glass, seals and tracks give mould and bacteria somewhere to grow. Regular cleaning keeps them in check.
6. Lets in more light
Clear glass lets light through the bathroom and makes a small room feel bigger and brighter.
7. Prevents musty smells
Damp seals and grimy tracks can start to smell. Keeping them clean and dry keeps the bathroom fresh.
8. Reduces the risk of repairs
Regular care lets you spot problems early, such as worn seals, loose hinges or mould in silicone, before they become costly repairs.
9. Helps when you sell or rent
Clean, clear glass is one of the first things people notice in a bathroom, whether at an open home or an end-of-lease inspection.
10. Makes your routine simpler
Once regular care becomes a habit, cleaning the shower stops being a dreaded job and becomes a quick task you barely notice.
A simple maintenance routine
After each shower
- Squeegee the glass from top to bottom.
- Run the exhaust fan or open a window, and leave the door open.
Once a week
- Wet the glass and a sponge with plain tap water.
- Wipe in firm, even strokes, keeping water between the sponge and the glass.
- Rinse and dry with a squeegee or microfibre cloth.
Once a month
- Check seals, hinges and tracks.
- Use a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water on any stubborn mineral spots, then rinse well.
Patch-test any new method on a small hidden area first, and take extra care with coated, tinted, frosted or acrylic screens.
How our sponge can help
The Shower Screen Cleaner Sponge makes the weekly wipe easy. It cleans shower glass with just water, so there’s nothing to buy, measure or rinse off, and you can keep it in the shower for a quick wipe while you’re in there.
Start today
Regular shower screen care is a small habit with big benefits. Pick a day for your weekly wipe, keep a squeegee handy and your screen will stay clearer for longer. Try the Shower Screen Cleaner Sponge if you’d like a simple, water-only way to do it.
