If you have issues getting your shower clean despite using the usual methods, it might be due to hard water stains that build up over time from the mineral deposits of magnesium and calcium. It can be frustrating to be unable to keep your shower clean despite your best efforts. Here are a few steps you can follow to get your shower looking clean and shiny again. If you want to avoid the extra time and elbow grease that goes into cleaning your bathroom, call in our professionals at Extreme Carpet Care. We do more than just carpets; we also specialize in tile and grout cleaning. Give us a call today.
Vinegar for Tile and Grout Cleaning
For those tough hard water stains that build up from mineral deposits, try the vinegar method.
- Double up a handful of clean paper towels and place them in vinegar to soak.
- Take the saturated paper towels and place them on the affected tiles. Let them stay there for the next eight hours or overnight.
- After they have been on the tile for eight hours, remove the paper towels and throw them away. You should now be able to see a significant difference in the appearance of your tile. You can repeat the process until all water stains are removed. To help keep your tile looking clean and fresh, repeat the process once every couple of months or when you think it necessary.
Cornstarch Methods
If you need to clean up your shower glass doors and get rid of tough hard water stains, try using cornstarch. Most people have this stored in their kitchen with their baking items. Mix ½ cup to 1 cup of cornstarch with water to create a paste. Apply the paste to a rag and gently rub the door/glass. Once you have scrubbed the affected area, use a clean damp rag to remove the residue.
Try Fabric Softener Sheets
Fabric softener sheets can be a great home cleaning method for wiping up soap scum on your shower tile and grout. Take the dryer sheet and apply bar soap to it. Add a little water and use the dryer sheet with a brush to clean up the dried soap scum from your shower area.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Next, you can use the hydrogen peroxide method to help remove grout stains from your shower. Hydrogen peroxide whitens the grout and acts as a bleach. Add some to a spray bottle and apply to the affected tile grout. Let it sit for thirty minutes and scrub clean with a stiff brush.
Call In A Pro
Our final solution is to call in one of our professionals for tile and grout cleaning. We have the right tools, equipment, and expertise to get the job done efficiently. When you hire our professionals to clean your shower tile and grout, you are saying no to hours of scrubbing and cleaning. You have other things than shower tile to worry about. Get back to the things you actually enjoy doing and call in one of our experts at Extreme Carpet Care today.