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Best way of getting limescale marks off glass shower screen?

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duffybeatmetoit · 30/05/2011 19:36

We've moved to a very hard water area and are constantly battling limescale buildup on the shower screen - any tips for getting rid of it?

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blabalalalablabla · 30/05/2011 19:48

ok - you're going to need to take preventative action and will need to squeegee and then wipe over with a microfibre cloth after every single shower and then a weekly going over the limelite to keep on top of any build-up.

one you get in the routine of it, it only takes a few minutes at the end of your shower - we live in a v hard water area and you can notice limescale building up immediately if you miss a wipe down.

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bubblecoral · 30/05/2011 19:56

My method is probably not the best, but I just cover the screen in viakal about 5 minutes before I get in the shower and rinse it off while I'm in there anyway. I do it about once a week and use the thicker version, not the squirty one.

I have no doubt that there is a more natural and much cheaper way though!

That daily shower spray stuff is also good, but for me to remember to use it and have the time when I'm rushing each morning, it has to be left out all the time. I like everything to be put away in the bathroom though so I've given up with it!

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bessie26 · 31/05/2011 14:07

We squeegy after every shower (only takes a few seconds) then I use Ecover limescale remover on it every month or so (when I'm descaling the taps). An Ecloth works well too.

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nancydrewfoundaclue · 31/05/2011 14:09

Viakal once a week keeps it sparkly.

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belgo · 31/05/2011 14:10

White vinegar

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PatientGriselda · 31/05/2011 14:18

HG Hagesan Blue limescale remover from B&Q. I had almost given up hope. Sponge it on, leave for half an hour, wipe off with the rough side of a kitchen sponge thing.

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PurveyorOfBaloney · 31/05/2011 14:23

Actually Ecover Limescale remover works pretty well if you want an more enviro friendly option. You do have to spray on and leave for a bit before rinsing off.

Also method do a shower spray that you spray on the screens after a shower and just leave it. It rinses off next time someone uses it and smells pretty nice.

Best tip is to use a squeegy for sure. Can't get more enviro friendly and it does make a big difference. Takes almost no time at the end of your shower.

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moonbells · 31/05/2011 14:34

I use harpic loo cleaner... squirt on the top of the screen and then spread out with an old sponge. Leave as long as you can and then hose down. Dry off with an old T-shirt. Always dry off as others have said.

The HG Hagesan Blue sounds better and I might just have to get some... thanks, PatientGriselda

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moonbells · 31/05/2011 14:35

(just don't use Cillit Bang - it's totally useless in chalky areas!)

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Longtalljosie · 31/05/2011 14:58

Moonbells, I'm surprised you say that! Our water is practically liquid chalk and I find Cillit Bang Grime and Lime an awful lot better than Viakal...

Interested by the HG Hagesan Blue though...

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dolceebanana · 31/05/2011 15:00

We live in a very hard water area and I find Bath Power, the citrussy, Aussie cleaner very good at clearing limescale. Smeels nice too !

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Longtalljosie · 31/05/2011 15:04

Ooh interesting ruby. Doesn't it, well, smell?

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nancydrewfoundaclue · 31/05/2011 15:12

Actually cillit bang grime and lime has the added advantage of leaving the glass streak free so no need for glass cleaner but it has to be grime and lime the other stuff doesn't work.

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Longtalljosie · 31/05/2011 15:16

I use baby oil for the stainless steel in my kitchen. Of which there is loads, the previous owners seemed to like the industrial look Hmm

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moonbells · 31/05/2011 15:17

Hmm maybe that's where I went wrong - I used original CB when it first came out - was so unimpressed that I've not even used the rest of the bottle up!

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ViolaTricolor · 31/05/2011 15:20

We have a strict squeegee regime in my house, which works pretty well. I really don't enjoy it though.

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duffybeatmetoit · 31/05/2011 20:39

Thanks everyone - got the squeegee and will try some of your suggestions for clearing what's already there.

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yomellamoHelly · 31/05/2011 21:23

I use salt on a washing up sponge to get rid of it. If have time also rinse down with washing-up liquid in water. Then sqeejee to maintain and occasional repeat performance.

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sparkle1977 · 03/06/2011 11:42

Lime Lite is fab on all limescale probs in our house

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Al0uiseG · 04/06/2011 20:37

Wd40? I'm going to try that!

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ggirl · 04/06/2011 20:44

cillit bang lime and grime is fantastic
I used it on my stainless steel range and the results were amazing!!

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valiumredhead · 06/06/2011 15:37

Oooooooooo how weird , I was just coming to post a similar thread!!!

Our screen is vile! I visited family at the weekend and their screen is just perfect (grrrr!) Grin

So it seems like they squeedgee after every shower AND in their bathroom cupboard was a bottle of WAITROSE's essential bath and shower cleaner!

Went to get some this morning and have just attacked our screen - very impressed!!! Especially as it is dirt cheap too!

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valiumredhead · 06/06/2011 15:39

I imagine the WD40 works in the same way as Mr Muscle's Shiny Shower stuff works - by putting a film on the screen so the scum doesn't stick to it!

Another grolly in this house is the plastic seal at the bottom of the shower screen - I am SO sick of wrenching it off and bleaching all the icky stuff out of it!!! Bleeeeeeeeeerk!

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