Cleaning a shower

I use a Nancy Birtwhistle home made bathroom cleaner. It contains citric acid and is rather sticky so I spray it on, let it do its thing and then jump in the shower and rinse the panels down. Quick wipe over with a cloth and job done. Google Nancys bathroom cleaner for the details.

I use "Elbow Grease" for almost all cleaning jobs. It's stocked in all supermarkets plus Home Bargains and B & M. We have hard water here, so taps, shower heads, kitchen sink and draining board get a squirt of Viakal, it's brilliant, everything sparkles ✨.

Does Viakal remove scale from taps please?

Polnan
I was told to use tinfoil for taps, but haven’t tried it yet ..

polnan

Does Viakal remove scale from taps please?

Yes I use it regularly, I also use HG Limescale remover which is cheaper. Spray it on, leave for a while then rinse it off.

I have a karcher window cleaner which I use in the shower every day to remove excess water. No need for lots of products. . A little ‘ Method’ shower cleaner occasionally. It’s just a daily routine & really does avoid black mould.

I’ve recently had a new shower unit and chose to have a black tray that has an orange peel effect finish. I no longer need a grab handle because feet get good grip on the tray. I use the blade to wipe most of the water down the plug, then a long handled cotton mop to dry. Works well, but, small white blob marks appear after a while. Anyone else have a black shower tray? Any advice? I use a limescale spray before showering so it gets a good rinse off.

Flash Spray Wipe Done Shower. Spray after shower and rinse off with shower head.

After your shower use a squeegee to remove excess water. Use a micro fiber cloth to wipe around the seal at the bottom of your shower boards, then spray liberally with shower shine and leave it to dry. Leave the fan on and open the window for a while.

White vinegar with a wet cloth then a wip with a chamois

MrsAF I have a Karcher window cleaning device and often wonder how it's used for a shower. Do folk keep it in the bathroom, pop out the shower to get the thing, then use to collect water. I use a window wiper blade and after clearing the water everything just mists over. I have an extractor fan on all the time I'm in the shower, runs for 15 mins after being switched off and I open the window. Yet, mist still forms. Any advice, please

MrsAF

I have a karcher window cleaner which I use in the shower every day to remove excess water. No need for lots of products. . A little ‘ Method’ shower cleaner occasionally. It’s just a daily routine & really does avoid black mould.

I do this as well or if I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to squeegee the walls and glass panels I do a quick squirt of shower shine.
I find this routine cuts down a lot on the general cleaning.
I clean the trap once a month as well.

I find the Karcher very good too …

I just spray water then spray method shower and shine and leave daily. Weekly I take in a a bathroom cleaning product and and a cloth and rub and rinse walls and floor after my shower whilst I’m still in there naked 😳.

A lot depends on where you live. Well live in an area with very soft water and a quick spray and a wipe does the job. A friend lives in London where the water is hard and she is envious how easy my bathroom is to clean

WelshPoppy

Flash Spray Wipe Done Shower. Spray after shower and rinse off with shower head.

That works for me too.

I use a Karcher device that I store inside the shower cubicle on a small shelf high up. I also wipe over chrome and corner bits with a small towel on its way to laundry.

Washing up liquid melts the soap scum on the glass. Use on a wet cloth, leave a few minutes then polish off with a glass cloth, seen it in TikTok and it works, it’s cheap, no chemicals 😜

Vintagegirl I am really curious about Karcher equipment. I have one for windows, two attachments and I charge it up. My problem is no one apart from yourself has indicated where you keep the device. I've asked if they have to step out of the shower, get the device then go back in to clean the surfaces. I am reluctant to store an electrical device in a steamy atmosphere. Have you had any problems keeping it in the shower compartment eg battery failure, corrosion? Or, am I being overly cautious.

4allweknow Actually I use a Karcher too. (I didn't mention it in my post up thread because not everyone has one.) I charge my Karcher up in the bedroom then store it outside the door of the en suite. When I take a shower I just put it on the floor outside the shower door along side a micro fiber cloth ready to use when I have finished showering.

Thank You *Silverlady333. Your routine makes sense and would give me confidence about using an electrical device in a steamy atmosphere. Also, if someone else uses the shower they could do the same, though a bit of training would be required in this household!

The tiler who installed our shower room tiles told me not to bother with special products as many are actually bad for chrome, tiles/grout and wall panels and they're not especially good to breathe in either. He suggested just a wipe down with a towel (might be one due for the wash or just keep a small one handy for that purpose). Getting the tiles and grout (if any) dry is task number one. I do this after using the shower - takes less than three minutes - then the chrome (particular attention to drying the shower heads) and shower tray. Looks as perfect after ten years as the day it was finished and I never have to do a separate clean - I'm way too lazy for that. Same for the splash panel. I occasionally use a little vinegar on that and give it a wipe with a dry cloth. I haven't used special products like Viakal or tile shine for years. We live in the south east in a very hard water area. The trick is getting it dry as soon as possible. If your tiles go up to a high ceiling you might need to use a mop/broom handle to reach them. Your house-mates have to do it too. DH was okay with it when I reminded him it's less disruptive and cheaper than a new bathroom.

Trigger spray bottle filled with white vinegar.

My husband sprays shower walls with vinegar, then brushes.

We've always divided tasks, shower walls are his task.

@Seapebble I do exactly the same - swipe all the tiling, walls and floor, with a squeegee, followed by drying, including the chrome, with a small microfibre towel which I keep for this purpose. No need for any cleaning spray and everything is exactly as it was when the bathroom was installed almost ten years ago. Getting everywhere DRY is the crucial thing.