Step-by-step cleaning of the shower stall
Depending on what materials your shower stall is made of, you need to prepare several appropriate products.
Cleaning glass doors and partitions
Everything is simple here - a regular glass cleaner is applied to the surface, after which it is processed with a paper towel or a special brush with a rubber nozzle for washing windows. If the stains did not disappear the first time, the procedure is repeated. In the absence of a spray, you can replace it with a solution of water and ammonia.
Cleaning plastic surfaces
Sprays and gels containing formaldehyde, formic acid, acetone and its analogs are not suitable for plastic. If you don't have a gentle sanitary cleaner on hand, you can use a regular dishwashing gel or soda solution.
Ceramic tiles and seams between them
It is in the seams between the tiles that fungus most often forms in the bathroom. Therefore, cleaning them cannot be neglected. It is good if the household has such a convenient device as a steam generator. With its help, you can quickly and effortlessly deal with old accumulations of dirt, mold, bacteria.
If there is no steam generator, you will have to use a scraper, brush, hard sponge, and products such as ammonia, soda, or vinegar. remember that ceramic tiles, when in contact with caustic chemicals, can crack, change the surface texture and shade.
Pallet
The choice of a sump cleaner depends on the material from which it is made. Recently, it has become very fashionable to install booths with porcelain stoneware pallets. You need to take care of it in the same way as for a coating of similar material in the kitchen or in the hallway.
In stores, a special liquid agent is sold that effectively removes dirt, neutralizes microbes, but at the same time does not scratch the surface of the artificial stone and gives it a beautiful shine.
You should not spare money to purchase such a tool, it will definitely come in handy and will not disappoint. If the pallet is made of acrylic or with an enamel surface, it cannot be cleaned with abrasive powders.
In the supermarket, you can find several types of a variety of products designed specifically for the care of acrylic bathtubs and showers. They are not that expensive and will not cause much damage to the family budget.
How to clean the shower tray
The choice of detergent for washing the pallet is determined by the material from which it is made. Acrylic trays are cleaned with specialized compositions for this material, the main requirements for which are the absence of abrasion and bleaching properties. It is unacceptable to wash the acrylic pallet with abrasive particles, as this damages the upper protective layer, revealing the porous structure of the material, on which impurities penetrating into the depths are subsequently absorbed.
Local permanent stains on the acrylic tray are effectively removed with a whitening toothpaste applied in a circular motion with an old soft bristled toothbrush. The paste should be chosen in white, non-gelatinous and free of abrasive particles. Pigments contained in an attractive paste of different colors are capable of irreversibly staining acrylic and it will no longer be possible to return to its original whiteness.
A good whitening effect on acrylic surfaces is given by applying lemon juice for 25-30 minutes, but this method is suitable only for small areas of the pallet that have changed color.If the entire acrylic part of the booth needs whitening, you should still use specialized products.
Trays made of artificial stone tend to darken evenly over time, even if they are regularly cleaned. You can restore the original shade by applying thick toilet cleaners to their surface. Despite the effectiveness of the method, do not forget about the aggressiveness of these funds, therefore, they must be washed off with plenty of water, and hands must be protected with thick gloves when working.
Natural stone pallets are durable and resistant to stains and dirt. For the current care of them, you can do without chemicals, it is enough to wash with clean water with a sponge. Intensive cleaning of pallets made of noble material is carried out using a steam cleaner that softens possible accumulations of dirt at the joints and bends of the material. After processing with a steam cleaner, it is enough to wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth.
Care rules
The shower cubicle requires regular maintenance to keep all the details looking shiny and fresh, and fungus does not grow in secluded places. Consider how to maintain a presentable look of the booth for many years, that is, what types of cleaning are used.
Current
Routine care is cleaning after each shower until the lather and water have dried naturally. It includes:
- rinsing all parts from foam after using the booth - first with hot, then cold water;
- removing drops with a soft scraper;
- drying the walls with a soft napkin.
Particular attention is paid to corners, taps, metal fittings. They are thoroughly washed and wiped dry.
Basic
The frequency of basic care is determined by the number of residents and their love for water procedures - on average, once every 1-2 weeks.
This is a thorough washing of all elements of the cabin according to the following scheme:
- pallet cleaning;
- bringing to a mirror shine of the walls;
- cleaning of taps.
Special or folk remedies are used. For weekly care and in the absence of complex problems, you can use folk remedies, dishwashing gels.
Intensive
General cleaning will take more time - all limescale formations, traces of rust, signs of mold must be carefully removed. It is worth purchasing an expensive professional tool - its use will pay off with a long service life of the shower stall.
Substances are used according to the instructions, applied for the recommended time, then washed and rubbed onto the surfaces until they shine. It is worth rinsing the drain with a hair dissolving agent, check the quality of the fastening of the parts. Be sure to test the operation of the ventilation system. Cleaning of the shower stall is completed by airing the room.
Showers need regular washing and drying. The door should be kept half open to avoid mold growth. It is better to prevent the formation of stubborn dirt than to tear off old stains and plaque for a long time. Simple, competent care will preserve the functionality and beauty of comfortable plumbing for a long time.
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How to do a general cleaning
Daily and routine cleaning does not clean up all the dirt, gradually pollution accumulates, plaque grows. General cleaning brings the shower cabin to perfect condition. It is carried out in several directions using effective special tools.
Removing limescale
Dissolve the limescale, folk and special remedies. Of the finished preparations, it is better to use gel-like ones, they are better adhered to the surface. The active substances (fruit acids) do not darken or brighten the parts. Select funds taking into account the material of the treated surface - Comet, WC-Gel, Cillit Bang, vinegar, citric acid.
Cab glass cleaning
When cleaning glasses, the agent is sprayed onto the surface and left for 3-6 minutes, then washed with a dry lint-free cloth. They use ready-made preparations with a spray bottle or traditional ones - ammonia, vinegar.
How to clean the pallet
Acrylic pallets are cleaned using special products that do not destroy the structure of the material (Acryl-Net, Akrylan). Apply the drug for a few minutes, then rinse off. For stone pallets, we recommend a steam cleaner that does not darken the material. The enamelled metal is cleaned with gel-like preparations such as Comet, they are easy to apply and quickly dissolve stubborn dirt.
How to get rid of mold
Chlorine solutions are used to remove mold. They are applied for 40-60 minutes, then washed thoroughly.
It is important to add the solution to all cracks, joints, and cover smooth surfaces. If mold cannot be removed, fungicides are used.
It is important to read the instructions so as not to damage the material.
From folk remedies, laundry soap and vinegar fight well against the fungus. You will have to process it more than once.
Selection of the necessary tools
When caring for a shower stall, you need to take into account the fact that it is made of dissimilar materials. Therefore, to work we need a certain toolkit. But before picking up the tools, let's see what our booth is made of:
- for the manufacture of walls, doors and roofs, plastic and glass are usually used;
- pallets are usually made of acrylic, but they also use ceramics, natural or artificial stone, enameled steel;
- frame elements and guides are made of aluminum;
- mixer, handles, shower heads - chrome-plated steel.
To clean the cab, you will need a soft sponge, a thin cotton, rayon or microfiber cloth, and a rubber glass scraper.
Soft cloth and microfiber
To clean the shower box properly, first of all, you need to arm yourself with a rag. This is a universal washing tool, but there are certain technical requirements for it:
- The material must be strong and durable;
- Absorbs water, dirt well and does not leave streaks.
- Easy to squeeze out, lint-free and gentle surface care.
These requirements are fully met by the new generation material - microfiber. It is a polymeric fabric with a fiber thickness of several micrometers. The structure of the material resembles a sponge. It absorbs four times its own volume of water, and after squeezing it remains practically dry.
Microfiber is a non-natural fabric material made from the finest polymer fibers.
Rubber scraper
Quick and effective cleaning of glass surfaces can be done with a scraper brush. Structurally, the scraper in appearance resembles a mop with a double-sided working surface. The upper part of the tool is equipped with a foam pad, the bottom - a soft rubber scraper. A foam insert is applied to the glass with a cleaning solution. After washing, the dirty water is thoroughly swept away with a rubber squeegee.
The glass scraper is ideal for those who want to save time and energy. Using it is easy, even pleasant.
Foam sponge
Foam rubber is the most common material for sponges. Its porous structure promotes abundant foaming. The difference between the sponges is in their size and density of the material. The defining characteristic is the density, the higher it is, the more foam is formed during washing, therefore, detergent is saved. The double-sided sponge is equipped with an abrasive layer, which is used for treating surfaces with persistent dirt.
A foam sponge is one of the best helpers in the fight against a wide variety of dirt, paired with a good detergent, it can work wonders.
Toothbrush
As you know, there is high humidity in showers.If the ventilation system in the bathroom is insufficient, then in an enclosed space, like a booth, mold spots form. It is a harmful substance in the form of black plaque in the corners, in the seams, on the joints. Such places, without postponing for a long time, must be treated with an antibacterial agent. Since mold, most often, appears in hard-to-reach places, in order to remove it efficiently, you should use a toothbrush.
Do not throw away your old toothbrush; it may come in handy for cleaning.
Door care - clean glass and plastic
Cab doors can be made of special transparent plastic or glass. In any case, after operation of the equipment, drops of water appear on them. After drying, all salts and minerals contained in it remain on the surface in the form of unpleasant stubborn stains.
Dealing with them after spawning is quite difficult. That is why the best option would be to try to prevent the problem. Wipe and dry the doors immediately after taking a shower.
If, nevertheless, unpleasant stains appear, it is necessary to use a cleaning compound. Choosing what to wash the shower stall, you need to understand that abrasive products are categorically not suitable. Small particles, of course, will help remove plaque, but they will scratch the surface and create conditions for the destruction of the coating and further accumulation of dirt on the resulting rough surface.
Professionals recommend using special tools. Most often these are sprays that do not require rubbing on the surface.
You need to use them carefully. In some models of spray booths it is necessary to close the doors from the inside
In this case, the person in them can get poisoned. It is best to apply the product to a rag and wipe down the surface.
Cab doors are easily cleaned with a special rubber scraper
Another subtlety: after applying the cleaning agent to the surface, you need to wait a little for the plaque to dissolve. Then use a special rubber scraper that perfectly removes dirt.
If the plaque still remains, you can try to remove it with a weak solution of vinegar or citric acid.
How to clean?
In order to wash the shower room, you will need some kind of cleaning compound, and what you will use to wash it: sponges, rags, etc. I recommend not using hard brushes with metal fibers for this, because they are very easy to scratch glass and plastic, it is better to use sponges or cloths. As for chemistry, today there are a lot of compositions for cleaning the cab at home on sale. Sprays are especially convenient to use. It is enough to simply spray them and rinse them off with water, you do not need to rub or shuffle anything. If the cab is heavily contaminated, such as rust, limescale or toothpaste and soap, a thorough cleaning is required. It can be divided into two types:
- Chemical;
- Mechanical.
In the store, you can purchase specialized cab cleaning compositions, both preventive and universal, for more difficult contamination. You can ask the seller how to clean the shower stall from limescale, and he will certainly offer several products to choose from.
Take a basin of water (4-5 liters), mix half a glass of vinegar, half a glass of soda, half a glass of ammonia in it. Or, for example, a solution from the ratio of a glass of table vinegar to a liter of water. With these compounds, you can wash the shower stall with your own hands. Do not forget to use protective equipment, work with gloves.
The difficulty of caring for the cabin at home also lies in the fact that its elements are made of different materials: steel, plastic, glass, etc. Each of them requires special care.
To clean glass walls, you can use specialized sprays or gels. They are sprayed onto the surface and, after a few minutes, washed off with a soft cloth.
Things are much more complicated with plastic walls, plastic itself is a very problematic material that literally absorbs dirt, so it is very important to regularly wash it from plaque using specialized formulations. They need to be selected very carefully, because an incorrectly selected tool will provoke darkening of the plastic, and the cabin will lose its attractive appearance.
Acrylic cabin pallets can be washed with soapy water, for more complex contaminants, you can apply chemistry and leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. If the pallet is ceramic, it can be washed with a citric acid solution by lightly rubbing with a sponge.
Enamelled shower trays are more difficult to maintain, they need to be cleaned more thoroughly and more often to prevent serious contamination.
The most difficult thing is to care for the walls; it is different for each type of cabins.
If the cabin has tiled walls, detergent with any particles will not work, as they can scratch the tiles.
Particular attention during cleaning should be paid to the tile joints, it is there that the appearance of fungus is possible, so they need to be treated with special sprays
If the appearance of mold or mildew still cannot be prevented, a replacement of the sealant will be required.
For plastic walls, it is better to purchase a specialized tool, as any others will leave cloudy streaks or scratches.
Glass walls can be cleaned with any glass cleaner.
How to scrub lime with folk remedies
And how to clean the shower cabin from limescale without using chemicals? There are tools that have been tested by generations, which worked properly even when there were no showers even in the project.
1Soda. Regular baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate. This useful white powder has many little-known amazing properties, but any more or less experienced housewife knows that it perfectly wipes off even very stubborn dirt.
But proceed with caution, some surfaces, in particular plastic, soda can scratch.
2Vodka. Mix 2 tbsp
l. water and 1 tbsp. l. vodka: this mixture will perfectly clean glass, mirrors, shiny chrome surfaces of taps, mixers and shower heads.
3Tooth powder or paste. They are good at removing dirt from metal or acrylic surfaces and are not as abrasive as soda.
4Vinegar. It dissolves limescale as well as rust. Acetic acid is so strong that it dissolves even a thick layer of limescale in the kettle. Spray dirty surfaces with it from a spray bottle, leave for half an hour and rinse with warm water - the effect will be impressive. Vinegar can be used to clean lime-clogged holes in showers and hydromassage nozzles.
5 Citric acid. Also acid, it works just like vinegar. Dissolve 1 tsp. in a little water, treat the surface, wait 10 minutes, rinse with water, admire the result. You can make an effervescent goodbye lime cocktail: 30 g citric acid, 20 g soda, a glass of warm water. Shake, process, wait 10 minutes, rinse, enjoy cleanliness.
6 Hydrochloric alcohol. It is especially effective in combination with other products. Try mixing 50 g of baking soda and vinegar, 100 g of ammonia and 2 liters of water - this mixture is enough to treat the entire shower inside and out.
Using melamine sponge
This modern product is designed to remove salt stains, rust stains, dirt or scale, which is due to the presence of small crystalline elements in the structure of the melamine sponge. Using this product eliminates the need for many additional cleaning products.
Copes with stubborn dirt, but some housewives complain about its low safety for human health
Compact in size, easy to use and multifunctional shower enclosures require careful maintenance. This way it turns out to extend their service life, as well as preserve the original aesthetics.
We clean the pallet
When cleaning the shower tray, special attention should be paid to the material from which it is made. It can be enamelled steel, acrylic or artificial stone.
Acrylic pallet
Acrylic is a fairly popular material for making a pallet. It retains heat well, is lightweight and practical. But there is one significant drawback: acrylic is very susceptible to mechanical and chemical influences. Therefore, abrasive and aggressive detergents must not be used to care for it.
Special means
The acrylic detergent must be free of chlorine, alkali or acid compounds. Give preference to special ones: "Cif", "Acrylan", "Acrylite", "Unicum" (for acrylic surfaces), "Cinderella". With their help, it is recommended to clean no more than once a week according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Soap
And for daily cleaning of acrylic, it is enough to wash it with a sponge and soap after use. This will help prevent plaque and rust. You can use dishwashing liquid to get rid of the grease.
Toothpaste or powder
Various stains on the acrylic surface will help to clean up toothpaste or tooth powder
Apply your chosen product to an old toothbrush and gently scrub the dirt. Paste or powder should also be chosen white, without abrasive particles
Lemon juice
Slight yellowing of acrylic will help remove lemon juice. Apply it to the yellowed area for half an hour and rinse with water.
Enamelled pallet
For trays covered with enamel, you can use both gel-like products and cleaning powders, such as "Komet" and "Pemolux".
You can make your own plaque cleaning mixture. This will require soda, water and lemon. All components are mixed until a slurry is formed, which is then applied to the surface to be cleaned for about half an hour. At the end of cleaning, the mixture is washed off with water.
A pallet made of artificial or natural stone can be washed with any cleaning agents and fixtures. It is resistant to impact, does not require any special care. After each use, wash it well to remove any soapy deposits. The pallet, made of artificial stone, darkens over time. Toilet cleaning chemicals will help to restore it to its original color.
Observe the precautions when using it.
The joy and sorrow of the owner
Compact and functional shower cabins appeared in the apartments of our compatriots relatively recently, but quickly gained popularity due to their practicality, convenience and space saving. It is difficult to argue with the fact that they look more modern and more technologically advanced than bulky cast-iron baths, primitive plumbing "mastodons" from the century before last. However, the care of the shower stall turns out to be more laborious and multi-stage than the usual treatment of a bath, mixer and shower with a cleaning powder, which takes no more than ten minutes from an experienced hostess.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
And how to clean a shower cabin in the same short time, when it consists of many completely diverse elements, each of which requires an individual approach to hygienic manipulations? A shower head, taps, walls and doors from the inside and outside, a pallet, shelves, hooks and holders, mirrors and glass, distant corners that are hard to reach - all this arsenal, also made from completely different materials, requires a carefully thought-out cleaning tactics and strategy, tools , special detergents and a certain skill.
Review of specialized household products
To clean the shower tray and glass in a quality manner, not only improvised means are used. For effective cleaning, special household chemicals are used, the range of which can be found in any supermarket.
The choice of cleaning gels, liquids, creams must be taken responsibly. Unlike household detergents, professional chemistry has an aggressive composition that, if misused, can damage the materials of structural parts. Despite the manufacturer's assurances about the safety of the substances, it is advisable to avoid cleaning products containing ammonia, high concentrations of alcohol or with fine abrasive particles. Mixtures based on fruit acids are considered a safe substitute for alkali.
You can wash the shower stall from soap deposits with chemicals:
- Akrilan is a high quality Russian cleaning agent. Allows you to wash the shower tray and walls of the old cabin from the accumulated dirt, mold, rust, hardened limescale;
- "Cif" - in addition to layers of mineral salts, rusty stains, the substance of the joint production of Great Britain and the Netherlands has excellent bleaching properties;
- "Tilex" - a good American concentrate for antibacterial treatment of shower cubicles, tiles, washes away dried soap stains, does not wash off;
- "Frosh" is a German cleaner for chrome-plated parts, with a safe composition based on natural ingredients.
To clean enamel shower trays, gels and creamy cleaners are used. Enamel is the only exception to the rule that allows the use of powder products (abrasives).
How and what can you clean glass in a shower stall
Washing the glass of the shower cabin is an easy step in cleaning the bathroom. Such surfaces are durable, easy to process and unpretentious in cleaning products. The only detail that affects the choice of substance is the material from which the walls of the plumbing are made. If they are made of plastic, you should avoid household chemicals that contain formaldehyde, formic acid, and solvents like acetone.
For cleaning glass doors, mild detergents are used, the consistency of which does not drain from the surface to be cleaned.
High-quality chemistry forms a transparent protective shell on the glasses, which prevents the rapid re-accumulation of soap and limescale. After applying the substance and wiping off the dirt, the remaining foam is gently removed with a dry cloth or sponge.
From folk remedies for cleaning glasses and parts of contaminated shower stalls, aqueous solutions based on citric acid, vinegar, medical alcohol and vodka are actively used. All options do an excellent job of restoring shine and leaving no streaks.
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How to wash the shower cabin?
It is not necessary to look for special products to wash the shower stall. The main thing is not to choose those that contain abrasive particles. They should not contain formic acid, formaldehyde, acetone and other solvents. You will also have to consider what materials are used in this plumbing device. For tiles and an enamel pallet, a universal product is suitable; for glass, it is better to choose a window spray. Acrylic can be washed off even with soap applied to a soft sponge, but it is better to find polish with wax to create a water-repellent effect.
You can also use special substances to remove problem spots.
- If dirt appears on the surface that is difficult to wash off, apply silver polish or toothpaste to a soft cloth and brush the desired area. If you cannot immediately achieve a result, then the product should be left for 10 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly.
- Scale deposits, limescale will help remove folk recipes. Fill the tray with water and dissolve a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar in it. Leave for a few hours, then wash everything.
- In cases where acrylic has lost its appearance, you can try to restore it using special kits.
Caring for shower cabins must include ventilation. The rest of the time, the doors should remain slightly open. This will allow moisture to evaporate more quickly, thereby reducing the risk of mold. And then it is quite difficult to withdraw it.
Knowing how to wash your shower stall can help you keep it clean and free of plaque at all times. Home care should be based on the properties of the various materials. If you make the right effort, the device will last a long time, and its appearance will be flawless.