LAST UPDATED: 7th January 2023 by The Editorial Team
Summary: Step by step guide and video showing how to clean a shower curtain and how to clean a shower door or screen.
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How to clean a shower door or curtain
Soap scum and dirt build up on shower curtains and shower doors easily. Before long you will have an unpleasant looking shower area. A few simple steps for cleaning the shower curtain or shower door will leave your shower looking sparkling and fresh.
Cleaning a shower curtain
- Detach the curtain from their rings and take down the curtain. Remove the rings from the rail if they require cleaning too.
- Put the curtain in a washing machine; add white towels to help with the cleaning process. To get the best results use 1 cup of vinegar and one cup of bleach. Add the normal amount of laundry detergent with your wash, and the shower curtain will come out looking perfectly clean. Once clean, do not tumble dry, as the material is not suitable for this. Instead, hang up and allow to drip dry.
- To prevent mildew and mould growth, soak the curtains in salt water, however this may leave salt crystals. Soaking the curtain in vinegar is another option. A good way of stopping mildew growth is to spread the curtain out as much as possible after use. For removal of mildew, wash in hot water with soap and a small amount of bleach.
Tools needed
- Washing machine
Materials needed
- Vinegar
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent
Cleaning a shower door or screen
- Similarly, applying vinegar solution to a glass shower screen and scrubbing with a cloth, sponge or brush will remove the grime that builds up over time. However, for a more reliable job, there are many products on the market which will leave your shower sparkling clean.
- For the hard to reach areas, a toothbrush is great for removing dirt.
- Wiping the shower doors with a squeegee or dry towel after use will prevent the build up of soap scum and dirt. A specialist glass cleaning product will bring out the best results.
Tools needed
- Cloth, sponge or brush
- Toothbrush
- Squeegee or dry towel
Materials needed
- Specialist shower cleaner
- Glass cleaner
Cleaning a shower curtain video
Summary: DIY video showing you how to clean a shower curtain.
Cleaning a shower door video
Summary: DIY video showing you how to clean a shower door.
You don’t want to use just glass cleaner because a glass shower door can have a build up of dirt, soap scum and water marks. Using a squeegee can make cleaning the glass shower door much easier. Also the quicker the shower door dries the less chance you will have of getting mould growing.
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