Get Your Grimy Shower Door Dazzling Clean With A Simple Epsom Salt Hack

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Your shower doors have to battle with constant buildup. The unnatural dirty-looking and cloudy appearance on your doors can come from residue that gets left by soap and minerals from hard water. The minerals primarily consist of magnesium and calcium, showing up as that gross, whitish film after the water dries. These minerals found in hard water causes horrors in your home and skin, such as stripping oils from your body, and clogging drains or pipes. Regular shower cleaners and sprays can fail to effectively remove the pesky film from your doors, especially if you don't clean them regularly. But you can get your grimy shower doors dazzling clean with a hack that contains just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your home: Epsom salt, baking soda, and a gentle dish soap.

There are many clever ways to use Epsom salt to clean your bathroom, including using it on your shower doors. Most people use Epsom salt as a way to relax and soothe tired muscles when mixed in a warm or hot bath, but surprisingly, it is also a helpful cleaning tool. This genius solution works to soften your water and easily remove hard water stains. For this cleaning hack, you'll need a bag of Epsom salt, such as this 6-pack of Amazon Basics Epsom Salt Soak, along with some cloths for cleaning and wiping.

The best way to clean your shower doors with Epsom salt is by creating a paste to get them sparkling. First, in a small bowl, mix together a cup of Epsom salt, ½ cup of baking soda, and ¼ cup of mild dish soap. Use a paper towel to wipe down your shower door and remove any lingering moisture. Next, apply your paste to a damp cloth and rub it all over your shower doors in small circles. Let it sit for at least a few minutes before rinsing and wiping it down with paper towels or another dry cloth to eliminate any lingering water spots.

There are other helpful tips and tricks to prevent hard water stains from returning. To keep your shower doors dazzling in between deeper cleans, you can create an easy homemade spray using Epsom salt and water. Add it to a spray bottle, apply it to your shower doors, and wipe down after each use. You can also use a squeegee to remove any water from the glass doors, such as this Docrok All-Purpose Stainless Steel Shower Squeegee. Finally, consider allowing your tub or shower head to soak in Epsom salt and lemon juice for an hour once every few weeks, which helps break down all the grime. Then you can rinse and wipe it away easily.