Household expert Charlie Gray has shared a method for cleaning shower screens using just two common kitchen ingredients: bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice. The combination is said to break down limescale and remove soap residue, leaving glass gleaming without the need for expensive chemical cleaners.
Why these ingredients work
Limescale stains are stubborn because they consist of calcium carbonate, a mineral that requires an acidic solution to break down. Lemon juice contains citric acid, which naturally dissolves limescale and clears cloudy patches on glass.
Bicarbonate of soda is mildly alkaline, so it lifts greasy and oily residue left by soap on a shower screen. Using both together makes tackling a grimy screen easier without harsh chemicals, according to the Irish Mirror.
How to deep clean a shower screen
To start, sprinkle a small amount of bicarbonate of soda onto a scouring sponge, then add a little lemon juice on top. The mixture will fizz as it combines, and the sponge can then be used to wipe down the screen in circular motions until every mark is covered.
For heavily stained glass, additional lemon juice can be applied directly to the surface. After rinsing the sponge with warm water, go over the screen once more to wash off residue, then buff with a clean, dry cloth.
The process takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Charlie said: "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."
