How to clean the shower stall

Folk ways

Before resorting to expensive household chemicals, it is worth considering more environmentally friendly methods, called in everyday life - folk. A special advantage of folk remedies over store-bought chemicals, in addition to environmental friendliness, is that they are quite cheap and most of them are already available in the kitchen.

Lemon solution

Citric acid is excellent at dissolving deposits and plaque on plastic and glass surfaces. In order to wash the shower cabin with citric acid or lemon juice, you will need to prepare a cleaning solution in the following proportions: dilute one sachet of acid or the juice of one lemon in half a glass of water, pour the product into a bottle with a spray bottle and gently spray it over the entire surface of the cabin, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. If it turns out that after the procedure there is still a plaque, the concentration of the acid should be increased: for the same amount of water, take two lemons or bags of citric acid.

Toothpaste

Despite the fact that one of the best cleaning agents is tooth powder, it is the paste that should be used to treat the surface of the shower stall due to the absence of abrasive particles in it that can scratch the glossy surface.

For surface treatment, the paste is applied to the contaminated area and rubbed with a soft sponge. For more difficult stains, you can apply the paste and leave it there for a while, and then remove with a sponge or a soft brush.

Soda and peroxide

The tool does an excellent job not only with limescale, but also with recently appeared mold in the corners of the cab. Sprinkle baking soda on the surface to be treated and leave for half an hour. After the allotted time, clean the place with a sponge and apply hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda and leave to dry.

Vinegar

To get rid of lime deposits and soap deposits with vinegar, you need to dissolve it in water in a 1: 1 ratio and apply the solution to the surface to be treated for half an hour. Then rinse everything off with cool water.

Ammonia

Thunderstorm of soap stains - ammonia. It can be applied directly to dirt, but to enhance the cleansing effect, ammonia is recommended to be used in conjunction with baking soda or vinegar. For old stains, you can dilute a cleaning solution with half a glass of ammonia, two liters of water, and a tablespoon of baking soda and vinegar.

Alcohol or vodka

Ethyl alcohol is the best cleaning solution for soapy water on glass surfaces. To prepare a cleaning solution, dilute vodka or alcohol with water in a 1: 2 ratio. The tool will perfectly clean not only glass, but also chrome plumbing fixtures.

Coca-Cola

This soda has long been a popular remedy for removing limescale, rust and mineral deposits. To treat the surface of the cabin, it is necessary to apply the drink to the treated area, leave it not for half an hour, and then rinse it off with plenty of cool water from under the shower.

How to delay the appearance of plaque

So a brand new and beautiful shower cabin has been installed. She shines with purity. But what will become of her after a few washings? Soap streaks, limescale and yellow stains, dark streaks of mold or mildew are not aesthetically pleasing. Often the appearance of these unpleasant manifestations can be avoided:

Ventilate the room more often and do not forget to periodically process the joints and seams between the tiles with special means - there will be no mold and mildew. And also it is necessary to make a rule: wash the cabin after each shower. One has only to rinse the walls with hot and then cool water and be sure to wipe the surface dry with a towel or napkin.

By carrying out such simple manipulations, you can delay the appearance of plaque. But unfortunately, the realities are such that the water is too hard and with various chemical impurities, it is not always possible to ventilate the room, and even pedantic drying of surfaces after each shower is not within the power of everyone. And therefore, there is a need for general cleaning and cleaning of the hydrobox.

A shower cubicle is a rather complex structure, consisting of several parts: chrome-plated handles and plumbing fixtures, plastic doors and glass, a pallet, which can be made of acrylic, stone or metal, lined with tiles. Unfortunately, there is no universal product that can clean everything. Every detail needs an individual approach.

Cleaning with folk remedies

In some cases, it becomes necessary to abandon chemistry and use proven folk remedies for cleaning the shower stall. The principle of operation of almost all home-made solutions and compositions is based on the reaction from the interaction of water-soluble acids with magnesium and calcium salts, as a result of which the decay of lime deposits occurs.

Along with chemical cleaning agents, folk recipes are used. They are the most common ingredients found in every home.

Ammonia

Ammonia has repeatedly proven its effectiveness in the fight against soap suds. To enhance the action of the ammonia, you can prepare a cleaning solution with baking soda and vinegar. To make such a tool, you will need the following ingredients:

• 100 ml of ammonia;
• filtered water - 2 liters;
• 50 grams of baking soda
• table acetic acid - 50 ml.

The components are thoroughly mixed and applied with a sponge to the surface to be cleaned.

This method must be used very carefully. The composition should not be left on for more than 2-3 minutes.

Hydrogen peroxide

To clean the shower box properly, you need to consistently use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. This product will not only wash away accumulated dirt, but also help get rid of mold and mildew. The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Sprinkle areas of contamination and mold spots with plenty of soda and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
2. We clean the surface with microfiber and a sponge.
3. We treat with peroxide and leave to dry. We use a toothbrush in hard-to-reach places.

The combination of ingredients helps to eliminate limescale and mildew from the corners of the booth.

Soda

How to clean the shower cubicle from limescale? Soda will quickly and effectively deal with even the most persistent dirt and lime deposits. Moreover, such a component is likely to be found in any kitchen. What we have to do:

1. We moisten the area of ​​the shower stall to be cleaned.
2. Gently apply a small amount of soda to it.
3. Armed with microfiber, gently scrub the surface.

Do not forget that soda is abrasive, so work should be done with caution. In order not to spoil the surface with scratches

To perform the procedure, baking soda is poured onto contaminated areas and left for half an hour.

Lemon acid

Citric acid is a versatile remedy for all types of dirt: from soap suds to limescale. The preparation based on this component is very simple. Pour a tablespoon of acid into a glass of warm water and stir until completely dissolved. Make sure that there are no lemongrass crystals left at the bottom, as they can leave scratches. We moisten a sponge in the solution and start washing. In heavily soiled areas, the hard surface of the sponge can be used.

Well cleans glass surfaces of the shower stall.

Types and methods of cleaning the booth

Ideal cleanliness depends not so much on the products chosen as on the regularity of the hydrobox washing procedure. Depending on this, cleaning is:

• everyday;
• current;
• intense.

Daily care means maintaining the cleanliness that was achieved with a major cleaning. You just need to rinse it with clean water after taking a shower and wipe it dry. In such cases, the use of chemicals is not necessary. Their frequent application to the surface of the booth can not only destroy it, but also harm human health.

The current cleaning depends on the frequency of use of the hydrobox. It can be carried out from 1 time per week to 1 time per month. The surfaces are cleaned from plaque using special agents that dissolve it. At the end, the composition is washed off with clean water and the shower is wiped dry.

Intensive cleaning involves the use of more aggressive and intense formulations. They are applied in cases where lime deposits are significant, there is rust, mold spots.

The plastic walls should be washed as often as possible. They become covered with bloom very quickly. For cleaning, you will need a sponge, a polyurethane scraper, and a fiber cloth. Chrome-plated surfaces require the use of gentle, non-abrasive products. Painted aluminum requires even more gentle handling.

Folk remedies

The assortment of household chemicals in stores is huge. And they easily help to cope with various pollution in the house. But they are quite aggressive and many prefer more gentle folk remedies.

Lemon acid

Dilute 1 spoon of the product in 200 ml of water, preferably hot. The acid must completely dissolve so that its granules do not accidentally scratch the surface of the hydrobox. Soak a sponge in the solution. Wipe off contaminated areas carefully. Leave on for 10 minutes. After that, once again wipe the booth with a sponge and rinse with water. The walls can be treated with the agent by spraying it from a spray bottle. Lemon juice can be used instead of citric acid.

Vinegar

Prepare a solution of 9% vinegar with water (1: 1). Treat the shower stall with care. After a few minutes, wash off with water. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Soda

Pre-moisten the contaminated surface with water. Sprinkle baking soda on top of it. Gently rub it with a soft cloth. You need to be very careful to ensure that there are no scratches left after cleaning. Rinse off the remaining soda after 15 minutes with water. Tooth powder can be used just like baking soda. To enhance the effect of soda, 10 minutes after its application, treat the surface with a shower with hydrogen peroxide. Leave to dry the surface. Only then can the cleaning agent be rinsed off. In addition to limescale, this method helps to get rid of the fungus.

Ammonia

It can be used alone or in combination with other products (soda, vinegar). To prepare the mixture, you will need 2 liters of water, 100 ml of ammonia, 50 ml of vinegar and 50 g of soda. Treat the parts of the shower stall with the composition. After a while, wash with running water.

Alcohol

A solution of alcohol with water (1: 3) effectively removes plaque from glass and chrome surfaces. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle, spray the surface of the booth. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Household chemicals

Modern cleaning products are able to deal with a variety of dirt, including limescale. They come in the form of powders, spray solutions, gels. Which one should you choose? Depends on the degree of pollution, surface material.

Effective shower products:

• Mister Muscle;
• Seth;
• Silith Beng;
• Bref;
• Sanfor.

Sprays are sprayed directly onto the surface from the bottle. After a while, rinse and wipe dry. Compositions in the form of a cream, gel, powder must first be applied to a soft sponge, which is used to process the shower stall.

Important! Before using any chemical agent, it is imperative to read the instructions, it is also very important to observe the precautions.

General care rules

In order to keep the inside of the shower box clean and fresh as long as possible, a number of simple rules should be followed:

1. Whenever possible after showering, try rinsing surfaces to remove any traces of soap suds.
2. Always clean the walls from moisture with a scraper with a rubber nozzle.
3. Wipe the cab dry with a soft cloth.
4. Do a general cleaning with special detergents once a month.
5. Wipe down metal and chrome parts thoroughly after use.
6. Keep the booth door half-closed to prevent mold and mildew stains.

This will be enough for the miracle of plumbing to work for a long time and trouble-free.

Correctly selected products will keep the surface intact.

If you have read all the recommendations to the end, you can consider yourself an expert in shower care. Agree, there is nothing difficult. You just need to follow the rules, spend a minimum of time cleaning after visiting the shower and get maximum pleasure for many years.

Professional tools overview

Ready-made preparations are convenient to use, as they dissolve even old stains, do not require the application of force and subsequent long-term rinsing and cleaning of surfaces.

Tilex

The preparation cleans surfaces from typical dirt and prevents the appearance of soap and mud stains, plaque. Does not contain substances harmful to the skin. After processing, there is no need to additionally rinse the preparation with water.

Cif

The product in the form of a spray is easily sprayed, the gel-like preparation is applied with a sponge. After a few minutes, the dirt dissolves and is removed with a soft cloth. Added bleaching agents and fragrances to remove odor.

Akrylan

The domestic composition is not inferior in efficiency to imported ones, it is a budgetary means. Removes all types of dirt, including plaque. A short waiting time (1 minute), economy (the bottle is enough for 25 cleanings) makes Bagi Akrilan popular and in demand for washing shower cabins.

Causes of plaque and dirt

A dirty and untidy bathroom is a sentence for the hostess. Keeping it clean is easy, just clean it regularly and follow our simple tips.

Folk remedies that can be found in any home are suitable in almost any case.

Cabins are a convenient thing, especially for those who prefer a shower to taking a bath, and who save space in the room. Cabin designs are different, most often it is a completely enclosed space, in which after water procedures it becomes very warm and humid. This causes mold.

To avoid such a nuisance, always ventilate the cab well, and do not forget about the joints and nooks during cleaning. After showering, remember to rinse off any dirt with warm water and a soft cloth. Maintain your shower every day if possible. It is possible without additional funds, it is enough to rinse the booth with water and wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth or a simple soft cloth.

Dealing with limescale is very difficult. This is due to the quality of the water itself, which is almost impossible to combat. Hard water will accumulate over time on the sump and walls and should be removed with a soft scraper after a shower.

Here are some tips on how to clean your shower stall at home.

You can use household chemicals: anti-scale liquid for the base and glass cleaner and any available means. However, avoid harsh sponges and brushes and powders that can scratch the surface. Otherwise, you will ruin the booth not only externally: microbes will accumulate in the damage.

You should be especially careful with acrylic coating. But still it is better to dwell on folk methods.

The doors are the most visible and therefore the most problematic part of the booth. Even a dried drop of water becomes a stain on them.

You can restore the shine to glass and chrome plumbing with a mixture of vodka and water (diluted in a ratio of 1 to 2). Soak a cloth in the solution and wipe dry.

Vinegar will deal with rust.Spray it on dirt, leave for half an hour and rinse.

The limescale from the door will remove the ammonia. Pour it into warm water in a 1 to 10 ratio.

The shower head also accumulates plaque on itself, which can lead to a decrease in pressure. We clean the watering can as follows: remove it and soak it for several hours in 3% table vinegar.

You can get rid of mold with home remedies like this: pour hot water into a container and add vinegar and ammonia there (for three liters of water - half a glass of liquids each) and ¼ a glass of soda. Protect your hands with gloves, dampen a sponge and treat problem areas. Then rinse with water and wipe dry. The smell is not pleasant, but worth it.

To spend less time cleaning, protect your doors from sediment. How to do it? It is enough to treat them with furniture polish and rub with a soft cloth.

Doors stains can be cleaned with an unusual detergent such as toothpaste. Of course, it is better if it is free of dyes. In this case, an old toothbrush will perfectly replace the sponge. Then rinse off the foam with water or vinegar.

That's all. These simple ways will keep your bathroom clean and tidy, you and your household in good health, and your family treasury in abundance.

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Stages of cleaning the shower stall

The cleaning process in the shower cabin can be roughly divided into several successive stages. To begin with, we set ourselves up morally and gather strength. The next step is to prepare tools and detergents, taking into account the materials to be processed and their degree of contamination. Do not forget about personal protective equipment: gloves for hands, and in case of using cleaning agents with a strong, persistent odor and surfactants, use a respirator and goggles.

Bath and shower chemicals require careful handling.

Next, we carry out the conditional division of the booth into zones, in the sequence with which we will wash them:

1. Chrome surfaces, taps, flexible hose, shower diffuser.
2. Ceiling and side panel surfaces.
3. Front door glass or plastic on the curtains.
4. Pallet.

Remember that you are working in a confined space with high humidity and the use of chemicals, so you should take care of ventilation or good ventilation.

It is important to pay attention to prevention, daily care and cleaning of the shower stall

Tools and fixtures

It is important not only to choose the right formulations, but also the inventory with which you will wash the shower stall from plaque. So sponges with an abrasive surface, hard brushes, even more so, metal scouring pads are strictly prohibited.

They can scratch the glass and damage the enamel or acrylic finish of the pallet.

The most suitable options would be:

• rubber sponges;
• rubber or polyurethane glass scraper;
• soft napkins made of non-woven fabric;
• microfiber towels;
• old toothbrush;
• special steam cleaner.

Accessories such as a scraper and rubber sponges provide gentle care and prevent streaking. A toothbrush and steam cleaner will help in the most difficult cases. Towels and napkins will absorb excess moisture.

Important

Every time after washing the shower stall, wipe all surfaces dry. Otherwise, the settled water upon drying forms calcified deposits, which will be difficult to get rid of in the future.

Removing mold on the walls and ceiling of the shower stall

The sooner you notice the "first symptoms" of mold, the easier it will be to get rid of it. Comprehensive care is needed to combat it.

Preparation phase

First, you need to reduce the humidity in the bathroom;
Cover the mold area with plastic wrap to prevent it from spreading.
You will need strong chemicals to start removing mold, so you need to follow safety precautions and protect your face and hands.

Traditional method: spirit vinegar, tea tree oil, and baking soda

Sometimes, folk remedies are used to solve the problem of how to remove black mold. It is worth remembering, however, that they can only be effective in small areas. If you are faced with a significant amount of black mold on the surface, it is almost impossible to do without chemicals.

Alcoholic vinegar does not need to be diluted. Apply it to a moldy surface (or spray it on). Do not rinse. The mold should start to fade gradually. Rinse and dry the area before showering. Then continue to monitor its dryness.

Tea tree oil must be mixed with water: 2 teaspoons per 400 ml of water. Apply to mold with a rag or spray bottle. The liquid should be completely absorbed. The oil is not harmful to humans, so you can start using the shower without first cleaning.

Baking soda is as versatile as citric acid. For half a liter of water, you will need 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Apply the solution to the damaged area and scrub with a brush. Rinse off after 30 minutes with warm water.

The modern way: Domestos universal gel

Domestos gel contains sodium hypochlorite, which has a powerful effect on microorganisms. Chlorine kills them and disinfects the surface on which mold has formed and prevents its further growth.

Apply Atlantic Fresh Domestos Gel to the affected area and scrub with a brush (for more sensitive surfaces, use rags or soft sponges). Leave on for 5 minutes. Then rinse off with water. It is advisable to wipe the surface dry after processing. The gel will not only remove black mold, but it will also give your bathtub a pleasant sea smell.

For cleaning and removing black mold, it is best to use rags that you will not mind throwing away. After direct contact with large amounts of chlorine, they should be thrown away or disposed of.

It is recommended to superficially clean the entire shower cubicle after chemical treatment of the affected area.

Chemicals

All chemical detergents produced today can be represented by several main types: gels, pastes, creams, foams, sprays and liquids, the choice of which directly depends on many parameters:

• Tilex Fresh-Shower, based on non-ionic surfactants and tetra potassium ethylenediamine tetraacet, is safe for all types of surfaces, including plastic and acrylic;
• spray "Myster Muskul" based on monoethanolamine, butyldiglycol, propylene glycol, n-butyl ether and a-surfactant effectively removes dirt and grease, does not leave streaks;
• "Acilan" based on surfactants and citric acid perfectly removes old stains and any unpleasant odors;
• "Cif" on the basis of microgranules of minerals and biological additives easily breaks down fat, removes stubborn dirt and rust;
• "Santri" based on hydrochloric acid 5-15%, non-surfactant, perfume and dye quickly removes old dirt, rust and limescale;
• "Cillit Bang" based on surfactants is excellent for cleaning various types of surfaces from grease, dirt and microbes;
• Grass Gloss Concentrate in the form of a professional product for all acid-resistant surfaces.

Also, AMWAY, Comet, Frosch and Luxus products have proven themselves well, which include such highly effective components, including anionic surfactants.

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 - an ordinary 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 formaldehydes, 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.

Traditional methods of cleaning soap stains

During operation, particles in the shower cabin inevitably fall on the glass. They must be cleaned promptly in order to maintain the original appearance of the cab, as well as to comply with hygiene requirements. The following funds show good effectiveness:

• a solution of table vinegar;
• lemon acid;
• Toothpaste.

Vinegar

You will need to take 200 ml of vinegar (6%) and 400 ml of ordinary running water. It is more convenient to distribute the product from a spray bottle.

Cleaning procedure:

1. Prepare a solution.
2. Apply evenly to all glass and shower walls.
3. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse off with plain water.
4. Wipe with a dry cloth or tissue.
5. Ventilate the room (for example, by turning on an extractor hood or ventilation amplifier).

As a result of this cleaning:

deposits of mineral salts and soap stains will disappear;
chrome elements will regain their shine;
80% of bacteria are removed, which is important for the bathroom, where the humidity is always slightly higher than in the rest of the apartment or house.

Lemon acid

It copes well with both oily and calcareous stains. For work, you will need 100 g of citric acid and 500 ml of pure water.

Instructions:

1. Stir crystals in warm water.
2. Spread the solution over white layers.
3. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
4. Wipe with light pressure with a sponge or tissue.
5. Rinse off with running water.
6. Wipe dry.

Citric acid and soda

Soda is alkaline and readily reacts with acid. The reaction proceeds violently, and the plaque literally flies off the surfaces.

You will need 30 g of lemons, 20 g of soda and 200 ml of warm water.

Cleaning procedure:

1. Dilute the baking soda so that you get a gruel without hard crystals.
2. Wipe down the plumbing, or even better - apply a thin layer of paste.
3. In the remaining water, loosen the citric acid and drain into a spray bottle.
4. Spray the shower cubicle over the baking soda.
5. Let the reaction end and remove the product with a napkin.
6. Rinse with clean water and dry to avoid streaks.

They also use another version of the same method: soda, lemon and water are mixed immediately and the plumbing is cleaned with this solution.

Toothpaste

Walls and doors, as well as taps, valves and pipes in the shower cabin are cleaned with solutions. However, acid is harmful to acrylic pallets. Therefore, they collect water during cleaning so that the flowing cleaning agents do not corrode the sensitive material.

The pallets themselves, if they are made of acrylic, can be washed with toothpaste or tooth powder. They are spread with a damp cloth, rubbed lightly and washed off with plenty of water. Both products are gentle and will not damage the acrylic.