Keeping your shower clean can often feel like a never-ending battle, especially when it comes to stubborn limescale buildup. Limescale—a chalky deposit of calcium and magnesium left behind by hard water—is notorious for dulling shower screens and clogging shower heads. It’s a common problem in hard water areas and, if left unchecked, can affect the performance of household appliances.
However, Charlotte, a professional cleaner, has shared a surprisingly easy and low-cost solution to this widespread issue that requires little more than an 80p squeegee. Demonstrating the effectiveness of her trick, she posted a side-by-side comparison showing a customer’s shower screen two weeks after implementing her advice: the glass looked completely spotless with no signs of limescale or grime.
Charlotte’s key advice is simple: use a squeegee after every shower to wipe down the glass. By removing excess water and soap residue immediately, the squeegee prevents the minerals responsible for limescale from settling and forming deposits. Beyond keeping the glass gleaming, this practice also reduces moisture buildup, which helps prevent mould growth on the glass and surrounding tiles. Plus, it keeps shower grout clean and free from discolouration.
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The response to Charlotte’s tip has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing their own success stories about how regularly using a squeegee has transformed their shower maintenance routine. For example, one user said, “It’s amazing the difference… I’ve trained my house to use a squeegee and the screen looks great all the time. Such a simple thing makes a difference.” Others agreed that while they initially thought they didn’t have time to use one, they quickly noticed just how effective and time-saving it can be.
This affordable 80p purchase and a few seconds of effort really can keep your shower screen looking fresh and limescale-free for weeks, making weekly deep cleans far less daunting.