Cleaning a shower with sliding doors can seem like a daunting task, but with the right supplies and elbow grease it can be done. Cleaning a shower with sliding doors involves cleaning the doors, and the tracks that hold the sliding doors. This is where most of the dirt collects and stays for long periods of time, because most consumers do not think about cleaning the tracks. This is one of the places that can determine whether a door will need to be replaced or not if it is not kept clean.
Supplies Needed to Clean Shower Tracks
- Gloves
- Spray Bottle
- Cleaner
- Scrub pad
- Rags/Old towels
- Squeegee
- Buckets
- White Vinegar
Cleaning Procedure
The first thing to do is to clean any dust and debris away from the tracks by using a rag or a small vacuum. Then open up all windows and doors to assure optimum ventilation. The next thing that needs to be done is to pour the white vinegar into a spray bottle, then spray this on the tracks. Leave this and prepare two buckets, one with warm water and one with a cleaner solution, soapy water or a vinegar water mixture 3:1. Place the cleaning mixture bucket into the shower and begin cleaning the inside door. Use the scrub pad and dip in the solution to clean the door.
Then wash down with warm water and squeegee any excess water, then dry off with a dry cloth. Once that is cleaned come out and clean the outside door. The next thing to do is to clean the tracks; the vinegar should have eaten through some of the scum to allow for easier removal. Take a toothbrush and scrub the tracks to remove the dirt. Then spray with water to clean out. If the dirt is still there spray with a water pick this will help to remove the hard to move dirt. Take a q-tip to the tracks if necessary and then spray down with water.
Care and Maintenance
A shower with a sliding door is usually guaranteed for about ten years and after that is when it may need to be replaced. Check to see if the sliding doors in the bathroom need to be replaced before engaging in a pointless cleaning session. Maintenance should be done on sliding doors and the tracks periodically, and after every shower. This will help to avoid the heavy duty scrubbing and cleaning needed to remove the scum and dirt build up over time. The tracks can become damaged if care is not taken to keep them clean.
Conclusion
Care and maintenance of sliding shower doors and tracks is essential to keeping the build up of scum and dirt at bay. If the doors that are being cleaned are brass or gold, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions on what cleaning solutions to use. Also eco-friendly cleaning solutions ca be made from, white vinegar and water, hydrogen peroxide and water, lemon oil and water, or just warm soapy water. Always wear gloves and goggles if necessary and keep the area well ventilated to avoid over exposure to any products.
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