When it comes to glass shower doors, there's plenty to know. For example, the typical sliding glass shower door measures around 60 inches wide, according to The Spruce. Another thing to know about glass shower doors is the proper way to maintain them. Glass shower doors are a lovely asset to your bathroom. The better you know how to care for your shower doors after a glass shower door installation, the longer they’ll last and the more attractive they’ll be. You should consider a glass shower door installation an investment in your home. This type of shower door adds value to your home. Here are several tips on how to properly care for shower doors.

Clean Doors After Use

You might not want to hear this, but the best time to clean your shower doors is right after you use the shower. Although this sounds a little inconvenient at first, it’s actually a time saver in the long run. When you clean your shower doors right after use, the steam from the shower you just took will help to cut down on soap scum and grime. Keep a cleaning solution nearby to simplify the job.

Use the Right Cleaning Solution

The products you choose to use on your shower doors matter. You don’t need an expensive glass shower door cleaner. In fact, you can get a sparkling shower door using white vinegar, baking soda, and salt. This powerful combination will cut through soap scum and grime to reveal your beautiful shower doors.

Use the Right Cloth

The cleaning cloths you use matter as well. Our experts recommend you use microfiber cloths. Not only are these good for the glass doors, but they're also good for the fixtures and faucets as well. To keep fixtures looking good, you’ll want to wipe them down every day and buff them dry. Furthermore, our glass professionals recommend you apply a paste wax solution with a cloth once a month. This helps fixtures maintain their beautiful shine.

Microfiber cloths are also helpful because they can wipe down the entire shower after use. This helps to stop the formation of water spots on the glass and it stops soap scum from building up too. You might also want to consider purchasing shower squeegees. They're good at keeping glass looking great.

Prevent Soap Scum

If you’re serious about caring for your glass shower doors, you’ll want to prevent soap scum build-up. This is one of the biggest problems in shower care. You should look for soap or body wash that doesn’t contain talc as this is the main ingredient that builds up soap scum in the bathroom. Your shower will look cleaner for longer.

Take Care of Your Shower Tracks

The glass parts of your doors aren’t the only part you should be concerned with. There's also the shower track you should consider. The shower track can get dirtier more quickly than other areas. Cleaning it is necessary if you have a framed sliding glass shower door. The grime and gunk that builds up in the track will become more and more difficult to remove the longer it’s allowed to stay.

The best way to clean shower door tracks is by plugging up any drains or openings and applying the vinegar solution mentioned earlier. Fill the track with vinegar and let it rest overnight. The next day, you can remove the plugs and wipe down the track. Use a toothbrush for any small spaces that have trapped grime. If your shower doesn’t have tracks, then be sure to check the shower curb top. This is where the bottom of the shower door meets a seal to prevent water from leaking. This area should be cleaned and checked for mildew regularly.

Keep a Regular Cleaning Plan

To keep your shower doors looking great all the time, it’s good to establish a glass door cleaning plan. Although this at first sounds like more work to add to your already full plate, this really does save you time in the future. Instead of allowing grime to pile up and create a huge job that could take most of an afternoon, you’ll only spend a few minutes each day or week doing a bit of maintenance that results in your shower doors always looking great.

These are just a few ideas for shower door maintenance. If you’re looking for contractors to help you with glass shower door installation, please contact Ameriglass Industries today. We look forward to hearing from you.