How to effectively clean the shower box

The protagonists of the shower area

With some simple ingredients, even natural ones, it is possible to clean the various components of the shower area without too much effort and obtain a shiny bathroom every day.

1 - Shower mixer

2 - Walls of the shower cubicle

3 - Shower tray

4 - Other tips and tricks

Shower mixer

Most of the shower mixers on the market today are made of brass (often chromed) or steel. Shower mixers, due to continuous contact with water, risk getting damaged and dirty due to limescale deposits, especially in some areas of Italy.

It is absolutely necessary to avoid the use of aggressive and corrosive products on these mixers because, in the long run, they would ruin and "flake" the chrome plating (or other finish) of the faucet.

One of the most effective traditional methods in treating limescale on taps is simple white vinegar, a natural disinfectant descaler useful in many different circumstances.

A sponge or an old toothbrush can be the ideal ally to use together with white vinegar in case of stubborn limescale deposits.

This treatment can be carried out both on the shower mixers and on the other components of the shower taps, such as the hand shower, the sliding rail, the water connection, etc.

If the shower head or hand shower has nozzles blocked by limescale, a first attempt at unblocking can be done manually, by rubbing the nozzles; in the event that this simple operation does not give results, it is possible to immerse these objects in hot water and vinegar, leave to act for about an hour and then proceed with rinsing.

It is also possible to gently use a thin needle to open the most encrusted holes.

Walls of the shower cubicle

Both the glass in the shower box and the tiles that cover the interior of the shower area can be treated with the same mix of natural ingredients: the base is always the common white vinegar, to which bicarbonate and lemon can be added for a result. optimal.

With the help of a sprayer, it is possible to sprinkle the surface of the glass and, after leaving it to act for a few minutes, the mixture can be removed with a simple little abrasive sponge in order to avoid any micro scratches.

After cleaning, for a final touch, the crystal should be dried with a clean cloth.

To facilitate the cleaning of the shower cubicle walls and avoid limescale accumulation, it is advisable to always use a squeegee at the end of using the shower in order to avoid deposits.

Shower tray

Cleaning the shower tray depends a lot on the material the shower tray is made of.

The classic ceramic shower trays, for example, can be cleaned very easily with the same sanitizing products that are used for bathroom fixtures and other home ceramics.

On the other hand, resin or acrylic shower trays are more delicate because they could undergo micro scratches or color variations if treated with too aggressive products.

In this case, the best method is to clean the shower tray after each use with hot water and simple soap in order to avoid the formation of limescale while maintaining the characteristics of the shower tray over time.

More tips and tricks

If natural remedies are not enough or if you want a quicker solution, products are commercially available, usually in spray format, which are suitable for use on the different components and surfaces of the bathroom.

On the Acquaclick online catalog you can find anti-limescale treatments to be used on shower stalls (to be used occasionally) and neutral detergents for daily cleaning of the box, but also universal anti-limescale products for cleaning and maintenance of taps.

Furthermore, as already mentioned, the use of a rubber squeegee is able to clean the water droplets after each use, making them go down and preventing the drops from drying on the crystal, staining it with limescale residues.

Both simple squeegees are available, as well as to hang comfortably on the shower box.