A homemade shower cleaning spray costing just £1.42 can tackle stubborn limescale and soap scum, leaving glass screens gleaming without the need for harsh chemical products.
Simple two-ingredient recipe
The spray requires only distilled or white vinegar and grease-cutting washing-up liquid. A 568ml bottle of distilled vinegar costs 35p at Tesco, while Elbow Grease washing-up liquid is available for £1.07, though any brand will work.
Water is also needed, and Better Homes & Gardens optionally recommends adding lemon, bicarbonate of soda, lemon oil, and 10 to 20 drops of any fresh-smelling essential oil for an extra boost.
How to make and use the spray
Heat the distilled white vinegar and mix it with equal parts of the grease-cutting washing-up liquid. If using the optional ingredients, stir them in at this stage. Pour the solution into a spray bottle for even distribution across the shower screen.
Spray the solution on both the front and back of the screen, leaving it for at least 30 minutes or until it cuts through the grime. Rinse with fresh water and a damp sponge, then dry with a soft microfibre cloth.
Stone shower caution and extra tips
For stone showers, vinegar can cause damage and staining. Instead, blend liquid soap with bicarbonate of soda to a frosting-like consistency, according to Natura Clean CEO Kris Koenig. She says: "Scrub this eco-friendly cleaner onto the glass shower door with a nonscratch sponge, then rinse with warm water."
Edges and door tracks often harbour mould and soap scum. Better Homes & Gardens advises using a toothbrush or small brush to scrub the metal frame, and a paint scraper to remove grime where the metal meets the shower. A razor blade scraper can remove mineral deposits from flat glass, but the experts advise: "Be sure to use a clean, sharp blade and hold it at a 45-degree angle to avoid scratching the glass."
