How to Clean and Maintain Your Shower Doors for Long-Lasting Shine

So, you love the shine of the shower doors in your NZ home, but are concerned about preserving this shine in the long term – after all, regular use and wear can easily dull their lovely appearance. What do you do to prevent this?

At Grand Glass, we have the answers.

This article explains exactly how to clean and maintain your shower doors to achieve a long-lasting shine, so you don’t have to worry about their condition ever again! Read on for more.

1. Apply a protective coating to the glass

Shower doors in NZ are generally made of glass. As a result, the best way to maintain the shiny ‘newness’ of your shower doors is to apply a protective coating to the glass panels upon installation. This protective coating could be water-repellent, or act much like a sealant, preventing water spots and soap scum from adhering to the glass. This makes cleaning your shower doors a lot easier, enabling you to keep that long-lasting shine.

2. Start a weekly deep cleaning schedule

However, a protective coating isn’t exactly enough to keep the glass pristine. We also recommend starting a weekly deep cleaning schedule, which should involve the use of a mild glass cleaner to thoroughly clean the shower doors. This mild cleaner should be spritzed directly onto the glass, left alone for a few minutes to sit, and then wiped down with a soft cloth. You don’t want to abrade or damage the glass by scrubbing – be gentle! Rather than scrubbing at the glass if stains are stubborn, we recommend making a homemade baking soda paste – just baking soda and water mixed! – to remove these pesky spots.

3. Clean the hardware and lubricate the hinges

There’s more to the long-lasting shine of your shower doors than the glass panels themselves. The cleanliness of the hardware also matters – including the tracks, handles, rollers and hinges. You can clean the handles and tracks of your shower with a brush to remove any built-up debris, and remember to regularly lubricate the rollers and hinges so they function smoothly and retain their beautiful condition!

The first step to ensuring that your shower doors retain their long-lasting sparkle is by purchasing the glass panels for these doors from a reputable provider – like Grand Glass. Our shower doors in NZ are notorious for their high quality and durability, whilst maintaining that long-lasting shine every homeowner craves. For more information about our products, please reach out to us today.