One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is, "what do I use to clean my shower glass?" The first thing to note about glass is that glass is a porous substance! Water, soap, and other minerals can embed in the pores of glass and corrode glass over time creating the appearance of a milky white residue on the inside of your shower glass. If you are looking for information on glass coatings and specialty glass, please read our article here for more information! This article specifically covers the cleaning supplies we recommend for shower doors with or without coatings.
How often should I clean my shower glass? First and foremost, we always recommend using a squeegee after your shower. If you are diligent about this, you should not need to clean your shower glass more than once a month or so. Personally I squeegee after every shower and leave the shower door open to air out. On occasion, I take a dirty towel that will be going directly into the wash and use it to wipe down all the surfaces so the shower dries faster. I rarely need to use chemicals to clean the shower using this method.
Note: If you have a water softener, it is critical that you squeegee and/or wipe down until glass is completely dry after each shower as the softener is adding salt to your water which can cause damage over time.
Recommended Scrubbing Materials
- Scotch-Brite cleaning pads in white or blue only. DO NOT use any other color cleaning pad as it will scratch your glass.
- Scott Shop Towels (blue)
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for Bath & Shower (do not use if your glass is coated)
Recommended Cleaners by Ritec (non-caustic and ammonia-free)
- Dawn Dish Soap and warm water
- Sprayway Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner
- Arm & Hammer Clean Shower
- Clorox Green Works
- CLR Brilliant Bath (formerly Bath & Kitchen)
- Lysol Power Bathroom Cleaner
As a general rule of thumb, it is best to test a small area of the glass before coating the entire surface with cleaner. Shower glass cleaners should not contain bleach or ammonia. If you have a cleaner you would like to use, but you're not entirely sure about it, please feel free to give us a call. We would be happy to look into it for you!
