Shower screens often remain cloudy and stained even after thorough scrubbing, but a simple kitchen combination can make them gleam. Household expert Charlie Gray suggests using lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda to tackle limescale and soap residue effectively.
Why These Kitchen Items Work
Limescale, composed of calcium carbonate, requires an acidic solution to dissolve. Lemon juice contains citric acid, which naturally breaks down limescale and removes cloudy marks. Bicarbonate of soda, being slightly alkaline, loosens greasy and oily soap stains, making it easier to wipe away grime.
Combining these two ingredients creates a fizzing reaction that helps lift stubborn dirt from the glass, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive chemical cleaners. This method is gentle on most surfaces, though caution is advised with certain metal fixtures and bath materials.
Deep Cleaning Method
To clean a shower screen, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto a scouring sponge and squeeze lemon juice over it. The mixture will fizz immediately. Use the sponge to wash the screen in circular motions, covering all stained or foggy areas. For heavily soiled glass, apply extra lemon juice directly.
After scrubbing, rinse the sponge with warm water and go over the screen again to remove any residue. Buff the glass dry with a clean cloth. This process typically takes 10 to 15 minutes and leaves the screen sparkling without streaks.
Charlie Gray noted, “A little bit of bicarb of soda, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little bit of scrubbing and it will be gleaming. No more watermarks, no streaks, and I’m really pleased with how it is looking.”
