How to Remove Calcium Stains From a Glass Shower Door

How to Remove Calcium Stains From a Glass Shower Door
Written By
Mary Ylisela
Mary Ylisela
Published: Aug 20, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

You can get rid of the unsightly white film and scale buildup with supplies found readily around the home. Combine effective supplies with the proper cleaning methods so you can get clean and clear glass shower doors without scratching or damaging the surface.

Things You Will Need

  • 2 lemons
  • Knife
  • Table salt
  • Paper towels
  • Dryer sheets
    Table salt adds safe scrubbing action.
  1. Cut two lemons in half with a knife. Sprinkle each open half with table salt.

  2. Citric acid in lemons helps break down calcium stains.
  3. Scrub the surface of the glass shower door with the lemon and salt. Start at the top of the glass door, and work your way down. Squeeze the lemon as you scrub to get juice on the glass. Change to another lemon half as needed.

  4. Leave the lemon juice and salt mixture on the glass surface for 10 minutes.

  5. Wet a paper towel with water, and wring out the towel so it's damp. Wipe the glass shower door to remove the lemon juice and salt mixture.

  6. Dry the shower door surface with paper towels.

  7. Rub an unused dryer sheet over the surface of the shower door. Buff the glass to remove the last traces of calcium deposits and white film.

The Drip Cap

  • Mineral deposits from hard water leave ugly stains wherever they build up.
  • You can get rid of the unsightly white film and scale buildup with supplies found readily around the home.
  • Scrub the surface of the glass shower door with the lemon and salt.
  • Rub an unused dryer sheet over the surface of the shower door.

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Mary Ylisela

Mary Ylisela is a former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and mathematics. She has been a writer since 1996, specializing in business, fitness and education. Prior to teaching, Ylisela worked as a certified fitness…

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