Cleaning the shower door the professional way

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Bathroom cleaning is considered a chore by most homeowners. It is difficult to keep the bathroom spotlessly clean throughout since it is used constantly. A dirty glass shower door only makes it seem even a much harder chore. Visible spots and scum on the shower door make the bathroom look messy. We outlined a few professional tips to help you to restore the shine of your glass shower door easily.  These are also great things to take note of if you are staging your house to sell and want to get the maximum value for it.: Getting rid of soap Scum Even without much scrubbing, the following tips will help you remove the scum that is making your glass shower door look ugly.

• Use Vinegar

Vinegar is quite effective on soap scum only that it gives an awful smell. But not worry the smell will go away after a short while. Take some undiluted white vinegar and soak a sponge in it. Use the sponge to soak the glass door for about 5 minutes and finally rinse off with warm water the streaks will be gone. You can also use a general purpose cleaner to easily scrub off the scrum if you cannot handle the smell of vinegar. To prevent accumulation of scum in future consider using liquid soap instead of bar soap. The talc in the bar soap is what contributes to a lot of scum being produced. Eliminating Mold and Mildew While scum may look unpleasing, mold and mildew are unhealthy. The two normally find penetrate into the glass door tracks. While cleaning this area you have to bear in mind the danger of mold and mildew. These fungi are dangerous to health and can make you get sick. To spot them check for any green, black or pink matter. Vinegar is ineffective in killing mold and mildew. What you require is a solution of hydrogen peroxide or bleach. Do not add vinegar to this mix because there could a bad reaction. Fill the solution inside a spray bottle and spray on the affected areas then scrub the fungi off the shower door. There are also some green cleaning options that you can use if you prefer. Keep in mind that you may have to replace the caulking if the mildew adheres to it. Clearing Water Spots Hard water contains minerals that lead to crystallized drops remaining on surfaces especially glass shower doors. These water spots can be effectively removed using vinegar. A solution containing equal amounts of vinegar and water will get rid of water spots with little effort. The procedure is the same as the one for removing scum. Simply wet the affected areas and rinse after a few minutes. To prevent water spots or mineral deposits in future rub the glass door surface using clear car wax. To prevent water stains in future rub some clear car wax on the glass shower door surface. However, care must be taken to avoid getting the wax on the bathroom floor because it will make the floor slippery leading to fatal accidents. Call an expert If perhaps you are too busy or find the task too tedious then you can always seek professional cleaning services to clean your shower doors and wax them.  Please check out the other services available in your area as well.