Once You Try These Viral Glass Shower Cleaning Hacks, You'll Never Go Back

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There's no better way to ruin a relaxing hot shower than staring down at the glass, only to see nasty streaks, soap residue, and limescale droplets all over it. What's supposed to be an enjoyable and relaxing moment ends up adding one more item to your to-do list, and leaves you a bit grossed out. To prevent grime buildup in glass showers, the internet has gone wild with viral cleaning hacks. "CleanTok", the corner of TikTok where users exchange cleaning hacks, is buzzing with tips and tricks promising to help make your life easier. These are especially helpful with glass showers, where residue is instantly visible.

To deep clean your bathroom and keep it clean, small tips and tricks can go a long way. For example, some people decide to leave a soap dispensing sponge in their shower so that they can easily clean surfaces while shampooing their hair. CleanTok also loves clever tools that can reach a shower's most hidden corners, like thin or long brushes.

Other people might prefer to use all-natural ingredients from their kitchen, like vinegar or lemon, to clean their glass shower without using harsh chemicals. Natural ingredients can leave your bathroom dazzling clean, without leaving strong odors or toxic fumes behind. For example, a lot of people use bleach to clean their shower, which can seriously damage surfaces. In addition, bleach can harm your beloved pets if they come into contact with it or lick surfaces that were cleaned with it. So while you're looking to make your glass shower squeaky clean and streak-free, why not start with some simple and harmless viral hacks first?

Limescale is mineral buildup that's left behind when hard water evaporates. It's especially common to see these white and chalky residues in areas with hard water. The best way to dissolve limescale is to use something that's acidic, like white vinegar. Homeowners love this hack, and they've been posting stunning before-and-after videos online. To do this, fill a spray bottle with the same amount of white vinegar and water. Then, spray it on the glass, let it sit for about 15 minutes, grab a cloth or soft sponge to wipe, and you're done.

To power up the simple vinegar method, some homeowners have started to use a half lemon and some salt. To do this, you can spray the shower glass with vinegar, and then instead of using a cloth or sponge to remove it, take the lemon half, cover it with some table salt, and rub it against the glass. This can also be done with a grapefruit, which is larger and acidic too. This is an affordable and fun way to get your dirty shower doors squeaky clean with common kitchen ingredients.

If you're not a fan of using kitchen ingredients or would like to avoid your bathroom smelling like vinegar, there are other viral hacks you can use. To clean your bathroom but would still like to use a gentle solution that harnesses the power of acidity, consider citric acid. Buy some citric acid and dissolve it in warm water. Then, spray it on the shower glass and let it sit for a bit before wiping it away with a cloth or sponge. You can use this hack on crusty showerheads, too.

Cleaning a glass shower door isn't just about removing limescale, it's also about getting into the small nooks and crannies. To do this, TikTok has been raving about skinny brushes used to reach in between sliding glass doors. These can be used with soap, spray, vinegar, or citric acid. You can purchase a pack of hard bristle crevice cleaning brushes from MyVaky for just $7.99. The best part is that users have also been wrapping these with a microfiber cloth to dry the gap after cleaning and avoid leaving streaks behind.

To make their cleaning routine faster and more efficient, some people have had the bright idea of leaving the cleaning products in the shower so that they can easily remove soap scum and limescale while in the shower. For this, grab a soap dispensing sponge or brush like the ones you typically use to do the dishes. Fill the container with some dish soap and a bit of white vinegar, and leave it in the corner of the shower. Now, you can simply grab the brush while your hair mask is working its magic.

While all of these hacks work well to remove residue from your glass shower, they have one small flaw, especially for short people. Shower doors typically go fairly high to prevent water from leaking above, which makes reaching the higher corners of the glass a bit tricky. If you want to make cleaning more convenient and avoid having to grab a step stool every time, consider using one of the viral brushes. These can be either simple brushes with long handles or electric rotating ones. In any case, these will make reaching the tall areas of a glass shower a lot easier.

To clean hard water stains from glass showers, CleanTok had some more surprising hacks. For example, users have been raving about using dryer sheets to rub limescale residue from glass, and it looks like it's working. To do this, you'll simply need to wet a few dryer sheets (it looks like people are using two to five) in your hand and rub them against the glass until the white residue wears off. However, you might need to use a cloth afterwards to remove the film it leaves on the glass.

Another hack beloved by CleanTok is the Magic Eraser. This is a block of melamine foam, which you can use to remove stains and residue with just water. Melamine sponges work because of their texture: While they look like simple foam, they're actually made of small particles that act like a very fine sandpaper to clean crud off surfaces — from dried-on soap scum to hard water residue.