Question Hard water stains on shower "glass" (plastic)

[Neal]

Looking for tips on how to get hard water streaks off the shower glass/plastic?

 

[sheridany]

Don’t you use a water softener? Are you recharging it often with salt as you shouldn’t be getting those if you are. Most car detailing companies have hard water spot remover. One I use is 3D. I squeezee and wipe down after every use.

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[Neal]

Thanks - no, typically not in a hard water area, that I know of. I typically only take it when going west.

 

[sheridany]

I seem to recall having had a ventana like yours that the shower was a hard plastic maybe. You might try this first.

White vinegar
Baking soda (optional)
Spray bottle
Microfiber cloth or non-abrasive sponge
Warm water
Squeegee or dry towel
Steps:
1. Prepare the Vinegar Solution:
Mix equal parts white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle.
2. Apply the Solution:
Spray the vinegar solution generously over the hard water streaks. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to break down the mineral deposits.
3. Scrub Gently:
Use a microfiber cloth or a non-abrasive sponge to scrub the streaks in circular motions. For tougher stains, sprinkle baking soda on the streaks before scrubbing, as it adds a mild abrasive effect.
4. Rinse with Warm Water:
Rinse the area thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.
5. Dry the Surface:
Use a squeegee or dry towel to prevent new streaks from forming.
For Stubborn Streaks:
Create a paste with baking soda and water. Apply it directly to the streaks, let it sit for 10 minutes, then scrub and rinse.

 

[J&JD]

I squeezee and wipe down after every use

As do we.
Any mildly acidic cleaner, citric acid, vinegar, dilute phosphoric etc will remove hard water scale from glass and/or plastic with little or no scrubbing and no harm to the surface.

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[Neal]

Thanks all, I also did a google and used what I have on hand 50/50 vinegar and water. Seems to be working, or a start at least. I'll try the above options next to get this thing fixed up.

I squeegee at home, hard on a curved shower surface in the RV.

 

[sheridany]

I believe the showers walls and doors on a Essex are all straight.

 

[Neal]

Well, there's a reason then...ordering tomorrow!

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Thanks all, I also did a google and used what I have on hand 50/50 vinegar and water. Seems to be working, or a start at least. I'll try the above options next to get this thing fixed up.

I squeegee at home, hard on a curved shower surface in the RV.

We have curved shower glass in our coach, either use a squeegee from side to side or just skip the squeegee - our shower head can be handheld, and I do a slow rinse from top to bottom (use the same method when drying the car after a wash) which when the glass is kept clean will remove a majority of the water droplets, then I use a towel to dry it. Hang the towel over the shower glass and it is dry enough that it dries within a couple hours.