Glass shower doors not only keep water away from any areas it shouldn't be going, but helps brighten your bathroom by allowing light to pass through. However, they can quickly become murky with water stains, especially if you're in a hard water area.
Rather than buffing and scrubbing with a shower cleaner, I now use only two things to clean mine – The Pink Stuff Paste and a Scrub Daddy sponge, both available at Walmart. This dream combination makes watermarks disappear instantly, with next to no elbow grease.
Here, I share my four-step method to remove water stains on your glass shower doors and clean a bathroom like a pro.
Cleaning limescale from shower glass doors with The Pink Stuff
There are several things you can clean with The Pink Stuff around the house, but glass is one of my favorites. From cleaning windows with The Pink Stuff to cleaning glass shower doors, it quickly cuts through grime without damaging the surface below – a little like cleaning with baking soda, but with extra water-repelling power.
Forrest Webber, professional cleaner and owner at Bear Brothers Cleaning explains, ‘The Pink Stuff is effective against water stains and marks due to its mildly abrasive formula combined with a blend of cleaning agents that break down mineral deposits and soap scum. Its paste consistency allows for controlled application, helping to lift stubborn stains without excessive scrubbing.
‘The non-toxic formula also works well on various surfaces, making it a go-to solution for tackling hard water buildup, limescale, and other harsh residues.’
For this method, you only need four things:
- Warm water – I use my detachable shower head to quickly rinse the paste away.
- The Pink Stuff Paste, available at Walmart.
- A soft abrasive sponge, such as The Scrub Daddy Sponge, from Walmart.
- A squeegee, also from Walmart, to prevent streaking.
1. Wet the glass
Before cleaning a shower with The Pink Stuff, I start by wetting the glass with warm water. This allows the paste to glide onto the shower doors more easily, reducing how much effort I need to use to scrub.
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2. Buff with the paste
I always use a Scrub Daddy sponge for this task, dampening it with hot water to soften it before picking up some paste.
To remove limescale from shower glass easily, I work in circles, starting at the top of the shower doors before working downwards, buffing in gentle circles until every inch of the shower door is covered in The Pink Stuff.
Depending on the size of your shower ideas, you may need to pick up some more paste from the tub to cover the whole door.
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3. Blast with warm water
With the paste applied, the ‘hard’ part is over. Removing the paste is as simple as rinsing the glass with warm water again, working from top to bottom. I find that using the detachable shower head in my shower is the easiest way to do this, as the power of the jets helps to remove the paste without me having to scrub or buff it away myself.
The Pink Stuff contains sodium silicate, a water-repellent substance that helps water bead and run off the glass more easily after cleaning, reducing how often you need to clean a shower to remove limescale. You should, of course, continue to clean a shower weekly to kill mold and bacteria.
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4. Dry the glass
With the paste removed, you should already notice a stark difference in the glass. To finish off the process, I use a squeegee, or a window vacuum, to dry the glass and ensure a sparkling surface.
This is also one thing you should always do after a shower to maintain this crystal-clear appearance for longer.
Window vacuums suck up water droplets from your shower doors, reducing the risk of streaking and watermarks.
Other shower cleaning uses
The cleaning tips don’t stop there. I also use The Pink Stuff and my Scrub Daddy to remove water marks from the metal finishes in my shower, notably the door handle and metal rod that holds the shower head. It is also a useful combo to clean a faucet head if the limescale has blocked the water jets for free-flowing water.
Absorbent microfiber cloths can buff away water marks from metal shower finishes after every shower to reduce water marks in the first place, making weekly cleaning quicker.
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FAQs
Is The Pink Stuff non-toxic?
The Pink Stuff is generally considered non-toxic but does contain artificial dyes and common chemicals. Overall, it was given a C-ranking by the Environmental Working Group. For safe use, we recommend using cleaning gloves to limit the risk of skin irritation and work in a well-ventilated area to prevent airway irritation.
What should you not use The Pink Stuff on?
Forrest Webber, a cleaning expert, says, ‘Because of the versatility of the Pink Stuff, it should be used cautiously on delicate surfaces. It is generally safe for metals, tiles, glass, and ceramic, but it can be too abrasive for soft plastics, polished surfaces, unsealed wood, and painted materials, as it may cause scratches or dull the finish.’
While The Pink Stuff is also a great product for cleaning shower grout, I prefer to switch to my best steam cleaner for this task, blasting bacteria away and killing mold spores without the need to scrub. Better yet, it’s 100% non-toxic, for a healthier bathroom.
