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Cleaning a shower

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Susiewong65 Sat 11-Apr-26 15:18:17

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.

4allweknow Sat 11-Apr-26 15:16:32

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

ninamoore Sat 11-Apr-26 15:15:06

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

Silverlady333 Sat 11-Apr-26 14:53:51

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.

WelshPoppy Sat 11-Apr-26 14:50:09

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

gransruleok Sat 11-Apr-26 14:46:36

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.

MrsAF Sat 11-Apr-26 14:32:05

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.

Jane43 Sat 11-Apr-26 13:57:37

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.

DeeDe Sat 11-Apr-26 13:56:33

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

polnan Sat 11-Apr-26 13:53:46

Does Viakal remove scale from taps please?

TheSunRisesInTheEast Thu 09-Apr-26 19:44:57

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 ✨.

Astitchintime Thu 09-Apr-26 16:22:36

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.

EllieAnne Thu 09-Apr-26 15:29:12

What’s the best way to clean wall boards in the shower. They look clean but feel dirty.