You might be forgiven for forgetting about cleaning the shower. After all, you get in and fill it with hot water and soap or shampoo every day - surely it can't get that dirty when it's full of hot, soapy cleaning products all the time. Right?
Yet actually your shower can be a magnet for grime buildup, especially on tiles and grout and in the limescale that can accumulate on shower heads too.
While supermarkets and homeware stores alike are packed with all sorts of expensive solutions for cleaning bathrooms, including lots of shower shine, bathroom sparkle and grout-busting sprays, fluids and other chemical-based cleaners, they are all beaten by one thing - washing-up liquid. According to cleaning experts, a humble bottle of Fairy Liquid (other brands are available) can restore the shine to your old shower screen in just minutes.
Instead of splashing out on a pricey or even chemical-laden cleaning solution, simply reach for a bottle of washing up liquid, say bathroom appliance specialists at Flair Showers.
The firm said in advice shared online: "It's tried and tested and impossible to beat. Washing up liquid is the go-to option for making your shower door sparkle.
"Mix one tablespoon of washing-up liquid (a little goes a long way) with approximately 10 litres of water.
"You want a relatively thin, non-viscous mix. The solution will clean your shower door exceptionally well and it'll even reduce the amount of arm power required too."
If you want to clean up the shower door and leave it streak-free, you can also combine washing up liquid solutions with a squeegee.
They added: "Great for avoiding streaks, they clean large areas quickly, making it easy to use daily, and let's be honest, they're super satisfying to use too.
"While a squeegee might look a bit out of place in the bathroom, it can be used on mirrors, glass and around the rest of the house too. An essential tool for any home.
"So, there you have it, the best eco-friendly solutions for cleaning your shower."
Failing that, you can also rub a lemon across the shower door to help give it a zesty yet clean finish.
Flair added: "Cleaning with a simple lemon is a great way to get rid of soap scum and hard water stains. The acid in the lemon will break down the build-up of any residue. Simply cut a lemon in half and rub it in circular motions onto the glass. Once you have finished rinse the glass with water and wipe it down with a squeegee or microfiber cloth. Not only is it economical, but it's also environmentally friendly."
Above words and image taken from article seen here
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Well, I must try this out ...
Perhaps you've already tried it or know of something else?
Do share your thoughts in the comments.
All the best Jan
Gracias por la recomendación. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteGosh who knew that. I will have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard this before. If it works, what a great and economical way to do it. I'm going to try it!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to give it a try! Thanks Jan
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent suggestion.
ReplyDeleteI use a mixture of dish soap, water, and vinegar and it works well. I'm intrigued by the lemon, though, and will try it on the glass door of the shower. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy husband has the task of keeping the shower clean. I believe he uses either 50/50 water and vinegar and sometimes uses laundry detergent. ( Don't laugh. It seems to work).
ReplyDeleteGood to know, I'll do it that way now, Thanks Jan!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea. I've used washing up liquid for a while now. X
ReplyDeleteI've not tried this but maybe I should. Living in an area with hard water creates a lot of lime scale.
ReplyDeleteI am certainly going to try this, thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteIf it involves Fairy liquid, I am all for it!
ReplyDeleteI´ll try the lemon - other I have some spray you use to clean the... ummmm... oven!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and post, Jan!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
I've read about dishwashing liquid cleaning many things in the home. I use it to clean my jewelry.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely try this! Thank you for the tips, Jan.
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...thanks Jan, for the info!
ReplyDeleteIts totally new to me and I thank your for the tips. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat information dear friend Jan👍
ReplyDeleteHubby takes care of this matter since he has been retired
But I either do it once in a while and for this I make detergent liquid in big mug and scrub it on the floor with hand brush first and then mop and wash
Cool! I'll have to give it a try
ReplyDeleteI think you mean what we call dishwashing liquid here? That is good to know. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWell I had to look up "washing up liquid" LOL dish washing soap here in the use. I do use it for my shower with a bit of vinegar.
ReplyDeleteWe have a squeegee we use after every shower and find we only have to do a deep clean once a month or so.
ReplyDeleteA good sprinkle of soda crystals down the drain from time to time stops soap building up in the drains too!
ReplyDeleteInteresting suggestions, thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I use dish soap for the prep towels. Works great. Also works on paint brushes that need a good extra extra.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea--we'll be trying this!
ReplyDeleteSo true, why do I have a cupboard full of different products when washing up liquid, and my other usual white vinegar, along with some elbow power, do a great job!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day, Jan & don't spend too long cleaning the shower!
Wren x
Good to know Jan :-D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Jan. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that! Good, economical idea.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the excellent suggestion.
Hugs and all the best
I clean my shower with a mix of water and vinegar. It works great!!
ReplyDeleteJan, thank you so much for sharing this idea. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a shower door...just washable shower curtains. Both curtains are made of fabric, so I just need to take them down and throw them in the wash. But if I had a shower door, I would definitely give this a try! Thanks for sharing, Jan.
ReplyDeleteA simple mix of dish soap and water proves that effective, eco-friendly shower cleaning doesn’t require expensive specialty products.
ReplyDeleteThat’s great Jan, I will be giving this a try too. Thanks so much! :) all the best, Denise
ReplyDeleteWe don’t call it washing up liquid here. I guess it’s dishwashing liquid?
ReplyDeleteI had some old stains in my shower that I removed using Diet Coke! I decided to try that after I successfully used it to remove insects spots from my windshield.
That sounds like a good idea. I should try that. Thanks Jan for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the lemon idea. It might work on the rust that accumulates on the up-north shower door from the water.
ReplyDeleteI clean my shower every week. Its the draining area that gets a build up of gunk and hair. God knows what it would be like if i didn't clean it regularly. We once rented a house and I am pretty sure the shower had never been cleaned. I couldn't cope with it, the mr had to put on gloves and tackle it. Revolting.
ReplyDeletei should try this as well. i have never done it, but i sure could use a better solution!!
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ReplyDeleteI cleaned the bathrooms today and used washing up liquid on the sinks and showers and it worked great. Thanks for the tip!! Now everything doesn't smell like vinegar. :)
I use equal parts, dawn dish washing liquid, vinegar and water in a spray bottle, it works pretty good. I don't have a shower door but it does work on the bathtub and tiles.
ReplyDeleteI make up a spray bottle of vinegar, washing up liquid and water. It works great in my shower, bath, sink etc.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have that brand here, but I do like to use a dab of dishwashing liquid mixed with a bit of vinegar and water, and they do a tremendous job of cleaning everything! Many blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteGracias por tan buenos consejos. Besos.
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