How To Clean Shower Doors - Vinegar Shower Cleaner for Hard Water and Soap Scum - No Hard Scrubbing

  Рет қаралды 217,831

AbbyPenny

AbbyPenny

4 жыл бұрын

We found a fast, inexpensive, and easy solution to cleaning hard water stains and soap scum off shower doors and shower glass enclosures. It allow us to clean shower doors quickly with very little effort. You simple spray, wipe and rinse.
We have tried a lot of other cleaning products, but nothing cleaned hard water stains and soap scum as well as simply mixing vinegar and dish soap.
Vinegar & Dish Soap Shower Cleaner Recipe:
1 part vinegar
1 part dish soap
We used 12 oz of each for this video.
Steps:
1. Microwave vinegar in a microwave safe container for 1 to 2 minutes depending on your wattage.
2. Add equal parts dish soap to the vinegar in a spray bottle.
3. Shake very well to make sure the solutions mixes completely
4. Spray the solution to the shower glass and let sit for 5 minutes.
5. Dampen a wash clothe and wipe the glass creating a lather. Be sure to cover all of the area you want to clean.
6. Let sit for at least 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
7. Use a squidgy to remove the excess water.
8. Enjoy your clean glass shower again!

Пікірлер: 123
@HJ786xx
@HJ786xx 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. I will try when i get a chance and let you guys know. I know white vinegar has a strong smell to it, is there any vinegary smell after washed down? After washing the vinegar and dish soap mixture, can you use window cleaner spray then squeegee that down for a shiny/polish finish?
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
There will be a vinegar smell after you clean it, but it doesn’t stay very long. You can definitely use regular window cleaner after you use this. Let us know how it works for you!
@HJ786xx
@HJ786xx 2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbyPenny honestly i just cant believe how well this method works. Very simple and inexpensive products needed. My shower doors look like they're brand new again. No watermarks at all. I've seen many videos on KZfaq and TikTok and yours really caught my eye. Straight forward. For those that want to know what products i used and how i did it: I used Fairy Liquid and Sarsons White Vinegar (2 things i have always had in my house. But i didnt microwave the vinegar) Mixed them both thoroughly and used a Dish Sponge and rubbed it on to the shower doors for a solid 5-10 minutes and let it sit for about 45 minutes then washed it down with hot water using the shower head. Then i squeegeed it down and polished it with window cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Couldn't be any happier 👌💯👍 Cheers Abby you're a life saver 👊 P.S: Yes you was right. At first there was a really strong smell of White Vinegar but after washing it down and polish, it didnt last long 👍
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! We are so happy to hear how much it helped! We were also very surprised with the results the first time we used it, but once we used it, we had to share!
@HJ786xx
@HJ786xx 2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbyPenny im glad you shared this vid. My "magic potion" is ready for use the next time i need it haha
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Love it!
@user-jb5vu8ps4n
@user-jb5vu8ps4n 5 ай бұрын
I watched the video and decided to try it. I have 4 glass shower doors I've salvaged from a house being remodeled and they were covered in soap scum, calcium streaks, and just general dirt and mold. They came out pristine. This really works. Those door will be used as windows in our mini greenhouse. Thanks a bunch, I couldn't be happier with the results
@nole8923
@nole8923 2 жыл бұрын
Vinegar fumes is a cream puff compared to bleach. It doesn’t bother me and probably good for the sinuses. Great video. Thanks
@edwin2234
@edwin2234 Жыл бұрын
Worked great! You definitely need to heat the vinegar as when the solution cools it clogs the spray bottle. As soon as the bottle clogged I put the bottle in hot water for 5 min or so to unclog. This worked for me!
@monet1047
@monet1047 3 жыл бұрын
This worked like a charm on a very dirty, scummy shower. Thank you.
@ThoseCrazyKerns
@ThoseCrazyKerns 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! We can never get water stains off our shower so this should help a ton. Thanks!
@christinesews5886
@christinesews5886 2 жыл бұрын
Had to do 2 rounds this first time but it looks great! Thank you!
@seraphina5682
@seraphina5682 Жыл бұрын
Just tried this after using LimeAway & CLR. It worked like a charm! Built on scum just wiped away.
@kellygreenwood494
@kellygreenwood494 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love the results after trying this on my shower.
@darlenemarion2957
@darlenemarion2957 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making a quick and easy video
@grimsonforce7504
@grimsonforce7504 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip and can I say your bathroom is beautiful. I'd never be able to afford a tub and shower combo bathroom, but one can dream!
@CanadaColors
@CanadaColors 3 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! This worked so well. Thank you so much for such a wonderful informative video.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s awesome! Glad you found it helpful!
@amypark2170
@amypark2170 Жыл бұрын
Awesome information! that worked perfectly! great cleaning tip! i appreciated it
@subbu515
@subbu515 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a straight forward explanation. Very good job.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you like it!
@mansoorgaulani
@mansoorgaulani 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for such an informative video you are my life saver Really had a hard time cleaning it before Thanks for making my life easy God bless
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
So glad we could help! Thanks for watching!
@bubblychickbubblychick1803
@bubblychickbubblychick1803 6 ай бұрын
It's brilliant, and it works, beautifully! Thank you.
@tikax2085
@tikax2085 3 жыл бұрын
I will definitely try this, thank you
@songofjoy446
@songofjoy446 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! also quick and to the point.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching!
@6strings1pickup12
@6strings1pickup12 6 ай бұрын
I am going to try this. Normally, when the scale gets too bad on my shower doors, I lay paper towels on it and spray them with just vinegar to make them stick. Let them sit about 10 minutes and then go back, peel them off and rinse. It works very well but your way looks even easier. And I'm a weirdo who loves the smell of vinegar so it's a win/win for me. LMAO!
@Hope.Israel.prophetic
@Hope.Israel.prophetic 4 ай бұрын
The dawn dish soap adds super power cleaning to the vinegar. 💫
@cecipatron3498
@cecipatron3498 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video, it helped me a lot👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks 4 sharing it
@daisyduke4640
@daisyduke4640 2 жыл бұрын
Great Cleaning Tips ⭐
@michaelrespublica9498
@michaelrespublica9498 Ай бұрын
Great solution! Thanks a lot.
@chisquared100
@chisquared100 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you.
@mvblitzyo
@mvblitzyo Жыл бұрын
question if I mix extra how long will the mixture last ? Joe
@emmanuellealva1666
@emmanuellealva1666 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video!
@MsSabreena28
@MsSabreena28 2 жыл бұрын
Love the hexagonal bathroom tiles😍
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Kid617
@Kid617 2 жыл бұрын
With this mixture does it leave a strong vinegar smell
@alh01803
@alh01803 3 ай бұрын
This worked great!
@gemmapaynado1935
@gemmapaynado1935 2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask a question where I can buy this product?
@catherineswish
@catherineswish 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. It worked great. !!!!
@fandangofandango2022
@fandangofandango2022 Жыл бұрын
thank You
@bubblychickbubblychick1803
@bubblychickbubblychick1803 6 ай бұрын
I made the solution up, and it is in my spray bottle, is it okay if I reheat, the solution I have already, again, in the microwave, using a measuring cup, and then poor the heated solution again; back in the spray bottle?
@MrLegendL2118
@MrLegendL2118 Ай бұрын
can i just spray the solution and wait of cousre, then use an electric scrub brush?
@user-gk8ri2nl2b
@user-gk8ri2nl2b 4 ай бұрын
Does the vinegar hurt ceramic tile in the floor of the shower.
@bubblychickbubblychick1803
@bubblychickbubblychick1803 7 ай бұрын
Brilliant, I've just tried it, and the sliding shower doors, are 'sparkling!' I've also put shaving cream over them; as my nephew showers everyday, whereas I prefer to bathe! Thank you.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 6 ай бұрын
So glad to hear! We were amazed with how effective it was when we first tried it. Total game changer.
@PaolaMartinez-ld2tw
@PaolaMartinez-ld2tw Жыл бұрын
Do u need to add any water to the solution?
@pardipdev6803
@pardipdev6803 Жыл бұрын
if dish soap is alkaline and vinegar is acidic ,don't they cancel each other out ?
@roy9567
@roy9567 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
@nakram9755
@nakram9755 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and easy method to clean shower doors. Just wondering can we use any other dish soap or it has to be DAWN dish soap ?
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Other dish soaps should work. Let us know the results!
@jessescruggs1726
@jessescruggs1726 Жыл бұрын
My shower door has never been cleaned in 17 years. The scum buildup is at least twice what yours was. Do you think this method will clean a door that dirty?
@sophiewright8222
@sophiewright8222 Жыл бұрын
Grear video thanks. Can i ask why you heat up the vinegar though please? 🤔
@lostinasia888
@lostinasia888 Жыл бұрын
i want to know why too
@natbread4873
@natbread4873 5 ай бұрын
Why do we need to heat up the vinegar before use?😮
@ThoseCrazyKerns
@ThoseCrazyKerns 3 жыл бұрын
We are trying this out today on a shower that is covered in soap scum and old hard water stains. Wish us luck!
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Let us know!
@ThoseCrazyKerns
@ThoseCrazyKerns 3 жыл бұрын
@@AbbyPenny we were dealing with 70 year old tile and soap scum that was probably that old as well! The solution worked better than ANYTHING else we tried. Thanks!
@stadart949
@stadart949 2 жыл бұрын
How’d it turn out?
@bagluva
@bagluva Жыл бұрын
Why microwave the vinegar first?
@natec1424
@natec1424 3 жыл бұрын
Can it be also use for cleaning tub and tiles?
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. We use it for all kinds of surfaces!
@user-ek4lz1zk6z
@user-ek4lz1zk6z 6 ай бұрын
How long will the mixture last? After I use, can I keep )(store)the mixture in the bottle for the next time? The vinegar will get cold if you store it, so how do you recommend heating it up or is that necessary. I did use your idea and it worked but I don´t want to have to mix it every time. Thanks.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 6 ай бұрын
We store ours after use. We just make sure to give a really good shake before using it each time. Still works great!
@kaka_kaka28
@kaka_kaka28 2 жыл бұрын
does this remove hard water limescale buildup on bathroom tiles ?.
@Truth1561
@Truth1561 Жыл бұрын
Only on sealed times. Vinegar will break down and ruin sine natural tiles and work tops.
@Hope.Israel.prophetic
@Hope.Israel.prophetic 4 ай бұрын
I use 1/3 C. Dawn to 2/3 C. generic white vinegar, stir together to mix in a measuring cup then pour into a dish wand and use that to wash down the shower walls, tub and faucet. Works better than anything.
@LegendoftheAce1
@LegendoftheAce1 3 жыл бұрын
Does it have to be dawn? I have a store brand I'm trying to use up.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think it has to be dawn. We only used Dawn because it’s commonly recommended. Let us know!
@HJ786xx
@HJ786xx 2 жыл бұрын
Fairy Liquid works just as good 👍
@LegendoftheAce1
@LegendoftheAce1 2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbyPenny I have used both Walmart brand and Kroger in your concoction cleaning them biweekly. It seems using the squegee promptly is more important than the brand of dish soap
@rfcgong1
@rfcgong1 Жыл бұрын
I used WD-40 for my shower glass. After spraying, waiting 5 minutes, I wipe it down. This has lasted 5 months so far. You need to place newspapers on the shower floor to prevent slippery accident.
@sharynfernandez7503
@sharynfernandez7503 Жыл бұрын
Did it really work, or just 'cover it up'?
@carlitocash
@carlitocash 5 ай бұрын
Nobody got time for that shit
@hsongp
@hsongp Жыл бұрын
Do you have to heat up the vinegar? I don’t want to stink up my kitchen
@sharynfernandez7503
@sharynfernandez7503 Жыл бұрын
Good question; probably helps but I wouldn't think it would really matter that much
@mnapier2210
@mnapier2210 Ай бұрын
BioClean Hard Water Remover and a regular hand towel... done.
@DorothySpang
@DorothySpang 9 ай бұрын
Hello 👋 New Fan here Hello 👋
@nmjw99
@nmjw99 2 жыл бұрын
Do you use on outside of doors also? How would you rinse outside doors?
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
Good question. We just use regular glass cleaner on the exterior of the doors since they don’t get stained with hard water/soap.
@hollywoodharriet13
@hollywoodharriet13 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great, but I don't have a microwave.
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you can heat it on stove top as well.
@Jessiepie221
@Jessiepie221 2 жыл бұрын
What squeegee did you use?
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
The one in the video was from Target, but we have this one now and really like it. It’s more compact. amzn.to/3IRQwAr
@richtagliaferri6256
@richtagliaferri6256 Жыл бұрын
Did two rounds had limited success and very messy. Did as good a job as using Soft Scrub.
@armandchargois5733
@armandchargois5733 2 ай бұрын
Want to have super clean shower glass and NEVER have to put products on the glass? here is all you have to do. #1 get a water purification system installed in your home that takes out all of the impurities coming into the house from the house’s water source…#2 invest in a 12” squeegee from say Costco/Walmart/Target, wherever you can buy one… then, after each and every shower that anyone takes in that shower,immediately after showering and before you exit the shower, simply Squeegee off the glass door and any other glass in the shower…that’s it! I have lived in my present home, starting three years in October, and have done this ritual. Every time I have ever showered in the shower and the glass stays perfectly spotless and screak free and no need for cleaning with harsh chemicals and hoping that takes care of your issues, let the water purification system take out all the contaminants to where your water in your shower is pristine clean and then simply wipe the shower glass down. It takes you about 30 seconds to 45 seconds to do the door and at least one panel of other glass …there you go ..I have never ever had to use anything on my shower glass ever!
@notthatronjohnson1187
@notthatronjohnson1187 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't cleaned my tub or shower in years! And they look like new! How often do you clean soap scum from the inside of your dish washer? How about from inside your washing machine? Correct, never. The best way to clean soap scum is never get it in the first place. Chunk all your bath soap and only use liquid soap. The main ingredient in bar soap is Sodium tallowate. Sodium tallowate is a true soap made by combining the fatty tissue (or tallow) of animals, such as cattle and sheep, with lye, typically sodium hydroxide". It's pure white animal fat that holds the soap in a clump. It sticks to the tile or tub and water will not run over it. Sits there and the water evaporates and leaves mineral deposits on the fat. Repeat a few times and you have "soap scum". Liquid soap or "detergent" holds oily skin residue in suspension and it washes everything away when you rinse. Just like your clothes or dish washer. Also an added benefit is that your drains will never clog up!!
@bcoral8101
@bcoral8101 2 жыл бұрын
I use liquid castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s), and I have soap scum.
@waynesmith6994
@waynesmith6994 Жыл бұрын
I have been trying to get hard water stains off my shower door for 5 years now, I have tried EVERYTHINNG under the sun and nothing works. And so I tried this with high hopes and even applied it 3 times. With NO LUCK😭
@munkcreative
@munkcreative 10 ай бұрын
Same, cannot get it to work unfortunately. I would love to see a video where they clean ashower that actually has build up soap scum…
@skunkycatog
@skunkycatog Жыл бұрын
How does it hold up after? I hear that when you clean these, the water comes back worse? Fact or fiction?
@mattwhite1839
@mattwhite1839 Жыл бұрын
It holds up. We clean it with the same mixture from a spray bottle. We haven’t had to put any effort into it. It still looks great!
@skunkycatog
@skunkycatog Жыл бұрын
@@mattwhite1839 sweet!
@anermila6325
@anermila6325 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need to add water in the spray? Dish liquid soap is concentrated. Thanks!
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Anermil. No, you don’t need to add water to the mix. The vinegar cuts down the dish soap.
@anermila6325
@anermila6325 2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbyPenny I tried your concoction. It works amazing. I was so excited to show the result to my husband when he came back from work lol. Thanks for this great life hack.
@mattwhite1839
@mattwhite1839 2 жыл бұрын
@@anermila6325 thanks for the feedback! Thanks for watching!
@doloresbeathe6995
@doloresbeathe6995 2 жыл бұрын
Heating the vinegar in the microwave does nothing to improve the efficiency of the vinegar so I will not be heating my vinegar when I do this but I am glad that you put the proportions
@trumax33
@trumax33 2 жыл бұрын
Just a FYI: During my research about this cleaning method, I read that heating the vinegar thickens it, so it is less runny and more able to cling to surfaces.
@Truth1561
@Truth1561 Жыл бұрын
@@trumax33 heating vinegar doesn't thicken it at all. It does however make this process more dangerous. I won't be heating vinegar!
@somfplease
@somfplease 3 жыл бұрын
why heat up the vinegar?
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
From what I read, the soap and vinegar will normally separate. Warming the vinegar helps them mix.
@somfplease
@somfplease 3 жыл бұрын
@@AbbyPenny just tried it. worked fantastic!
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! It definitely makes it easier to maintain our glass enclosure!
@BlueGorillaInTheMist
@BlueGorillaInTheMist 3 жыл бұрын
Heat tends to speed up chemical reactions, so the hotter the solution is, the faster it should work in breaking down the mineral deposits.
@BaerrusMagnus
@BaerrusMagnus Жыл бұрын
Did not work for me. I actually did 3 cycles of applying the mix per instructions in this video. Still plenty of calcium stains in the lower part of my shower glass. PS: I actually used 30% vinegar from homedepot. Still not working!!
@Pammie143
@Pammie143 5 ай бұрын
Why not rinse with the shower? 👀
@thewolfdoctor761
@thewolfdoctor761 3 ай бұрын
The spray from some shower heads won't reach everywhere in the shower. Mine doesn't.
@missmayflower
@missmayflower Жыл бұрын
You definitely need to install a handheld shower head for rinsing. Watching you use that watering can was painful.
@marvinisit
@marvinisit Жыл бұрын
Did not work for me at all....might be more for hard water(which we do not)... but the soap scum was not affected at all....
@EnligUlv
@EnligUlv 8 ай бұрын
The best way to prevent the problem in the first place is to squeegee the glass after every use.
@GaryCosta
@GaryCosta 7 ай бұрын
I squeegee every time and still have it.
@shadowbanned5164
@shadowbanned5164 7 ай бұрын
Doesnt work for hard water stains works fine for soap scum.
@giantleprechaun2350
@giantleprechaun2350 3 жыл бұрын
This didn’t work out for me at all
@IL-mt4wu
@IL-mt4wu 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe your mixture is wrong
@giantleprechaun2350
@giantleprechaun2350 3 жыл бұрын
@@IL-mt4wu I followed it to a T. Such a waste of time and product.
@munkcreative
@munkcreative 10 ай бұрын
me neither
@jonjon3206
@jonjon3206 3 жыл бұрын
Your smacking 🤮
@AbbyPenny
@AbbyPenny 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
DIY Grout Cleaner | Only 3 Ingredients
0:38
The Simple Homeplace
Рет қаралды 167 М.
Clean Shower Glass Door | HARD WATER and SOAP SCUM Gone!
10:31
Clean Freak & Germaphobe
Рет қаралды 185 М.
Пробую самое сладкое вещество во Вселенной
00:41
Вечный ДВИГАТЕЛЬ!⚙️ #shorts
00:27
Гараж 54
Рет қаралды 14 МЛН
Дибала против вратаря Легенды
00:33
Mr. Oleynik
Рет қаралды 4,6 МЛН
Cleaning a Shower Track with just Vinegar!
0:30
GoCleanCo
Рет қаралды 130 М.
How to Remove Hard Water Stains and Soap Scum from Glass Shower Doors
4:42
Which type of sink should I choose? | Bathroom sink options
1:08
Innovative Home Renovations
Рет қаралды 141
The Best Shower/Tub Cleaner Dawn and Vinegar
4:32
Sandy Steinbrook
Рет қаралды 391 М.
Clean Kitchen Fast! Degrease in minutes
5:55
Savvy Studio Productions
Рет қаралды 1,5 М.
How to Clean and Prevent Soap Scum on Shower Doors
6:29
Home Repair Tutor
Рет қаралды 994 М.
Пробую самое сладкое вещество во Вселенной
00:41