Can You Use Steel Wool To Clean Soap Scum Off Of Shower Doors? Here's What You Need To Know

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

If you have glass shower doors in your home, then you know that they offer a slew of benefits. For example, doors can be custom made to fit into odd spaces where you may not be able to accommodate a shower curtain. When compared to curtains, glass shower doors are also more durable and easier to clean. That said, even the smallest amount of soap scum is easily visible on glass. Luckily there are a handful of easy ways to clean glass shower doors so you don't have to stare at those soap stains for long. Steel wool is a great choice for cleaning glass shower doors, if you know what kind to use.

When it comes to the most important places to use steel wool that you're probably missing, your glass shower doors are high on the list. If you've ever used steel wool for heavy-duty cleaning and rust removal, you might be concerned about its effects on delicate surfaces like glass. But with the right grade — in this case, #0000 — you can enjoy the cleaning benefits of steel wool without scratching the surface.

Super fine steel wool, also known as grade #0000, is often used for cleaning glass windows and other glass items. When using steel wool to clean your shower doors, it may be helpful to dampen the glass slightly with water to loosen surface particles. Then, coat the glass with your favorite cleaner — Barkeepers Friend Soft Cleanser is a popular choice — and scrub gently in circular motions with your steel wool pad to wipe away the remaining scum. Finally, rinse the glass thoroughly to remove lingering particles of steel wool and soap, and dry it off with a microfibre cloth.

If you can't find the right grain of steel wool, there are other options. For example, the S.O.S Steel Wool Soap Pads are a great option. These small blue pads are marked safe for glass shower doors and don't require any other cleaning products as they are pre-filled with soap. Simply dampen the shower door, scrub gently with the soap pad, rinse the glass thoroughly, and dry with a cloth. If you'd prefer to keep your hands clean, try wrapping your super fine steel wool pads around a dish scrubbing brush with a handle. Additionally, you might want to consider storing your steel wool in the freezer with some aluminum foil — a hack that'll extend the life of your steel wool scrubber.