Hard Water and Lime Scale in My Shower

Updated on March 21, 2013
L.C. asks from Dover, DE
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We just moved to a new house and the glass shower doors have a light layer of hard water or lime scale marks. What is the best method, product, or combination to get it off? I am making the folks in the house use a squeegee when they are finished showering but it doesn't help get rid of what's already there.

Thanks in advance for the responses!

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B.C.

answers from Norfolk on

Magic Eraser works well.
You might want to periodically soak the shower head in vinegar to remove the lime build up too.

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C.B.

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Heat 1/2 cup white vinegar until warm then mix in 1/2 cup original blue Dawn. Pour into spray bottle. Spray on shower door and leave on for 1/2 hour. Wipe and rinse well. If it is really bad, you may have to repeat.

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J.B.

answers from Houston on

You may want to look into a whole house water softener.

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P.M.

answers from Indianapolis on

Buy a sponge wand. Fill it with dawn soap and vinegar. Works great.

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R.M.

answers from Cumberland on

Not sure, but if you get a Kinetico Water Softener, you will never have that problem again.

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K.C.

answers from Norfolk on

I'm excited to try Cheryl B's answer!

Also, CLR worked awesome for removing the buildup on the shower head, so would probably do well for shower doors too.... But try hers first!

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answers from Miami on

If you need more after Cheryl's suggestion, try the CLR you can buy at Target. Hopefully what Cheryl suggests will work first.

Dawn

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