A Practical Guide to Easily Removing Limescale from Shower Room Glass
First, the trouble of shower room glass scale
Moreover, scale occurs repeatedly and is difficult to completely remove. Even if a lot of time and effort is spent on cleaning, it will not be long before the scale will reaccumulate on the glass. This is because in daily use, the shower room is constantly in contact with water, the minerals in the water will continue to precipitate, coupled with the reaction of alkaline substances and minerals in shampoo, shower gel and other toiletries, making scale continuously formed. Each cleaning is like a short battle against scale, and this battle seems to be endless, causing great distress to people. For example, some families may take time to clean the scale on the glass of the shower room every week, but the next time they use it, they will still find that the scale has quietly appeared, making people feel helpless and tired.
Second, common cleaning methods
(A) vinegar salt water cleaning method
Vinegar brine cleaning method is a simple and effective method to remove the glass scale of shower room. First, pour vinegar and water into a bowl in a 1:1 ratio, then add a certain amount of salt, mix and stir into a solution. Fill a watering can with this solution and spray evenly on the scale on the shower room glass. Wait for some time for the vinegar brine solution to fully react with the scale. The acetic acid in the vinegar can chemically react with substances such as calcium carbonate in the scale to dissolve it. Generally speaking, waiting about 10 to 15 minutes is better. After that, wipe the glass surface with a dry cloth, and the scale can be easily removed. This method is not only low cost, but also easy to obtain materials, and is one of the common ways to clean the glass scale of the shower room at home.
(2) Alcohol cleaning method
When the scale on the shower room glass is white or light yellow, it may be caused by the residue of toiletries. Alcohol cleaning can be used at this time. Spray alcohol on the place with scale, alcohol has the characteristics of dissolution and volatilization, can quickly penetrate into the scale, make it loose. Wait about five minutes for the alcohol to take full effect. Then, wipe the glass with old newspaper. Old newspaper paper is rougher, which increases friction and helps remove scale. At the same time, old newspaper will not leave paper scraps like ordinary paper towels, which can make the glass more clean and tidy.
(3) tea wiping method
If the scale on the glass is blocky or granular, you can use the tea wiping method. First, apply plastic wrap to the scale. The purpose of this step is to soften the scale. Wait for a night time, the plastic wrap can prevent water evaporation, so that the scale in the wet environment gradually soften. Remove the plastic wrap the next day, when the scale has become easier to remove. Next, wipe the glass with some tea water dipped in a towel. Tea water contains tea polyphenols and other substances, which has a certain decontamination ability. Repeatedly wipe the scale on the glass, the stain can be removed.
(4) Toothpaste removal method
Toothpaste removal is also a common way to clean the shower room glass scale. When toothpaste is applied to the scale on the glass, the abrasive and cleaning agent in the toothpaste can interact with the scale to loosen it. Then, wipe repeatedly with coarse cloth. Coarse cloth has greater friction and can better remove scale. During the wiping process, pay attention to moderate strength to avoid scratching the glass. Finally, wipe the remaining toothpaste on the surface of the glass with a damp cloth to restore the glass.
(5) Soap removal method
For not obvious scale, soap can be used to remove. Insert soap into the stockings to increase friction and prevent excessive foam when the soap comes into direct contact with the glass. Then, take the stockings with soap to wipe the glass dirt, wipe several times. Soap has a certain decontamination ability, can remove slight scale. After wiping, wash the glass with warm water and rinse the remaining soap and scale. Finally, dry the glass with a dry cloth to keep it dry. When using soap, it is not recommended to apply too much, otherwise there will be too many bubbles, and it is more expensive to remove water.
(6) Glass scraper removal method
A glass scraper is a glass cleaning artifact that every home can have. It is very convenient to clean the shower room glass, especially for removing fog and water stains. After each bath, while there is still water vapor on the glass, scrape a few times with the glass scraper on the glass, you can remove the fog and water stains on the above. The rubber strip of the glass scraper can be tightly attached to the glass surface, effectively scraping away moisture and impurities. This method is simple to operate, saves time and effort, and can keep the shower room glass clean and bright.
Three, special cleaning tips
(1) Gel water cleaning method
The home's styling gel water has an unexpected effect on cleaning stubborn water stains and grime on shower room glass. All we need to do is spray the styling gel we usually use at home on the glass where there is stubborn water stains and dirt. Gel water contains ethanol and various enzymes, which are good for cleaning stubborn dirt. After spraying the gel water, wait a few seconds for the gel water to fully react with the dirt. Then take a rag and rub it gently, you can easily clean the stubborn water stains and dirt. We can see that the contrast effect of the cleaned glass is very obvious. In addition, the place that has been cleaned with gel water, rinse with water, water stains will not be generated again, and it is very clean. If the shower glass in your home also has the trouble of stubborn water stains and dirt that are difficult to clean, you may wish to try this method, simply spray and wipe it clean, very practical.
(2) Huoxiang Zhengqi water, wind oil essence and white vinegar mixed solution cleaning method
Mixing patchouli Zhengqi water, wind oil essence and white vinegar into a watering can give play to a variety of magical cleaning effects. First, the mixture cleans the glass of the shower room. Usually, the glass of the shower room at home is covered with dirt, which is very ugly, and it will occur repeatedly after cleaning. At this time, we can spray a little mixed solution on the glass, rub gently with the hand, the dirt will fall. Then take a clean cloth to wipe clean, and then dry with paper towels, dirt easily removed clean, glass restore bright as new. Secondly, this solution can also clean water stains from faucets. The water stain on the faucet at home is also a trouble for everyone, and it will appear two or three days after each cleaning. We can spray the mixture on the faucet, wipe it with a sponge, and then dry it with a paper towel, and the faucet will be as bright as new. In addition, the mixture removes the smell of second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke can be very harmful when someone in the house smokes. We can take the mixed solution to spray a spray, the alkaline smoke smell meets the acidic solution, which can quickly neutralize and dissolve and decompose, and play the effect of quickly removing the smoke smell. At the same time, it can also remove shoe odor. Friends with beriberi can take off their shoes each time, spray two paper towels with a mixed solution, and plug them into the shoes, which can effectively remove the odor inside the shoes. Finally, the solution removes trash can odors. A spray of the mixture in the trash can will not only quickly eliminate the odor, but also kill the small flying insects inside. This trick is so useful that you can try it at home.
4. Precautions after cleaning
After cleaning the shower room glass scale, some measures can be taken to keep the glass clean and prevent the rapid formation of scale again.
First, after each bath, wipe the shower room glass with a clean towel. This can remove the water droplets splashed on the glass when taking a bath in time, reducing the chance of scale formation. Because the minerals in the water are easy to precipitate and form scale after drying on the glass surface, timely wiping can effectively prevent this process.
Second, consider installing a water softener. The formation of scale is mainly because the minerals in the water settle down after heating, and the shower room with a water heater is more likely to produce scale. The water softener can remove the calcium and magnesium plasma from the water, reduce the hardness of the water, and thus reduce the production of scale. If it is difficult to install a water softener, the water pressure can also be adjusted to avoid too high or too low water pressure. Excessive water pressure may cause water to splash more onto the glass, increasing the possibility of scale formation; Too low water pressure may lead to poor water flow, and it is also easy to precipitate minerals in the water.
The use of anti-scale products is also an effective method. There are many sprays or liquids on the market specially designed to prevent scale, which can form a protective film on the surface of the shower room glass to prevent the formation of scale. When using anti-scaling sprays, use them according to the product instructions and replenish them regularly. In general, using anti-scale products once a week can maintain better results.
In addition, it is important to pay attention to the ventilation of the shower room. Good ventilation can reduce the humidity in the bathroom and reduce the likelihood of water vapor condensing on the glass. If possible, install an exhaust fan that you can turn on after bathing to remove the humid air from the bathroom.
Finally, regular cleaning of the rest of the shower room will also help prevent scale from forming again on the glass. In addition to shower glass, shower heads and water pipes are also prone to scale, which can be cleaned regularly by soaking in white vinegar or lemon juice. This will prevent scale from splashing on the glass again during the shower. At the same time, maintaining the overall cleanliness of the shower room can also improve the hygiene level of the bathroom and create a comfortable bathing environment for the family.
