HELP! Clear Glass Shower Doors w/ hard water stains
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Comments (12)Krissie is spot on. I posted this solution elsewhere. Bar Keepers Friend. I copied/pasted my original response below. I'd say good luck, but you won't need it... +++++++++++ I've tried everything over the years. Never had much luck with vinegar, fabric sheets, oven cleaner, and all the other suggestions. They kind of work, but not to my satisfaction. Plus, many are toxic. That's not how I'm going to go out. Then I happened upon a random posting online where a guy methodically tested all these different solutions in a controlled environment -- side by side in his shower. See URL below. Without a doubt, BARKEEPERS FRIEND is your solution. I've used it for several years since and it works wonders. My wife uses it to clean our kitchen sink and other surfaces. It's cheap and available everywhere. It doesn't scratch. Leaves no film. And isn't toxic like all those products that need "good ventilation." It's got oxilic acide or something like that. No scrubbing. Apply liquid or power (with water) with a sponge, do 3-4 circles, and wipe off. No sweat and instant gratification. A little car wax after cleaning and you're all set. Trust me. You can thank me later by verifying my suggestion... http://www.themanlyhousekeeper.com/2011/03/11/solved-soap-scum-and-hard-water-stains/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Keepers_Friend http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/...See Morehard water spots on glass shore door?
Comments (15)Deluxe, thanks for the glass sealer link... and all their other products. Though like you myhaz I thought using the squeegee would be too much hassle... but I gave it a try n found it only takes maybe a half minute while I am in the shower drip drying myself and greatly reduces cleaning time later. My DH does not squeegee but it still is much, much better. Seven years later I still do it and my shower wall looks great. PS I only do the area that gets wet... of course.... :) I simply use a softscrub to clean... as someone else suggested Magic erasers really are... magic IMHO! Though have realized they can take a bit of shine off floors or finishes......See MoreAre "Clear Shield" and "Starphire" worth it for glass shower door?
Comments (6)Both are worth it! Starphire glass with its lower iron content will give you a clearer, more true view of your shower. I have had very good results with Clear Shield. After seeing the results when one of my clients decided to pass on using it, I think it is absolutely a good idea. From my experience, it may not keep all the water stains away, but it will definitely cut down on them. I hope that helps. Good luck on your project!...See Moreremodel-hand shower or not-cleaning a shower with hard water
Comments (25)thx! given my options I ordered a showerhead with 5 settings and a handheld with 3 options so I can shower the walls and if my 1 0 yr wants to use it she can. I decided against the one with the bar since the one I was eyeballing that was less $ and pretty only had one H20knietic setting and my priority was pressure over looks. In my small shower it's hard to say if the bar would've looked too busy, also. Delta is coming out with a diverter/on/off switch all in one in our color in a couple of weeks but we decided that that wouldn't save much $ on plumbing as I had thought it might and to move forward with tearing down walls Sunday. My tile is porcelain and I bought a glass windowsill for the top of the curb although my tile guy said he has never worked with that before so when i see him in person tomorrow we'll have a convo about it and see if he'll give it a go (so i'll have less grout lines) or if we'll just do the larger subway tiles on the curb. Thx for the help!...See MoreRobyn Koszyk
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