Dip the squeegee in the solution and apply it to the window in a top-to-bottom motion. Drag the squeegee across the window, working from top to bottom and curving the squeegee downward at the end of the stroke. Wipe the squeegee off with a dry cloth between each stroke.
Step 3: Dry
Once you wipe away most of the cleaning solution with the squeegee, run a dry microfiber cloth or newspaper over the windows to remove excess water, particularly in corners and on the windowsill.
FAQs
What is the best thing to clean shower glass with?
What you don’t want to use on your glass surfaces is multipurpose cleaning solutions, as they can leave a haze and streaks. Gazzo is a big fan of the distilled white vinegar and water solution, but if you’re not going with a DIY cleaning solution, he recommends Mrs. Meyer’s Glass Cleaner because it’s ammonia-free, plant-based, and effective. To deep clean these surfaces, Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser is fantastic, he adds.
To deal with mildew in the shower door tracks, squirt some Dawn Antibacterial EZ Squeeze dish soap and scrub with a small brush or an old toothbrush. Then wipe down with a wet sponge and warm water.
“Steam is a great cleaner as well because it can help loosen up soap scum,” Gazzo says. “Besides, it’s the safest cleaning agent in the world.” Dupray Neat steam cleaner comes with microfiber soft cloth pads to help get the job done.
Regardless of the cleaning method, you’ll want to use a microfiber cloth specifically designed to clean glass to ensure you get rid of the water spots without leaving a linty residue. Prominski likes soft cloths from Norwex.
How do you get hard water stains off glass shower doors?
Prominski deals with hard water stains with either Windex or Magic Erasers on shower doors. “If you’ve got a tougher job, use a tougher cleaner like CLR Brilliant Bath,” she adds.
Gazzo tackles stubborn hard water stains by applying Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser to the surface, and then a few sprays of a window cleaner. Wipe away. Or you can use the same vinegar mix, but add a few drops of dish soap and replace distilled water with rubbing alcohol.
Skip abrasive cleaners as they will scratch glass. Multipurpose cleaners, bleach, and bar soap will leave behind a haze. You’ll also want to skip anything made of metal, like dish scrubbers. Some scouring pads are okay to use on glass (like superfine steel wool), and some are too abrasive (like a “green scrubby,” the green Scotch Brite heavy-duty pad) and will scratch glass. If you must scrub the glass, make sure to use a “no scratch,” very fine scouring pad like these and test in a small area before using it.
Is it okay to use Windex on glass shower doors?
Yes! Especially if you’re not a fan of white vinegar DIY cleaners. Prominski swears by Windex for cleaning bathroom mirrors and shower glass. “It works really well and doesn’t leave streaks,” she says. Sprayway Glass Cleaning Foam also works well.
Does Dawn and vinegar clean glass shower doors?
“Most glass shower doors will be lightly coated with a soapy scum, but this can be blitzed easily with a natural cleaning product such as vinegar,” Brosnan says. Start by combining two pumps of dish soap, like Dawn Platinum, with some white vinegar in a spray bottle. “If you’re worried about a strong vinegar smell lingering in your bathroom, just dilute the mixture with some water,” he says. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of an essential oil to mask the strong odor from the vinegar.
