How to Clean and Polish a Glass Shower Enclosure: Use Fabric Softener to Keep It Shining MORE IN THE COMMENTS
Yes, it really works. It’s not just grandma and grandpa with their old-fashioned remedies that say so: chemists (and in this case, Mammachimica and Fabrizio Zago) confirm it too. Fabric softener is, in fact, an excellent ally for keeping shower glass sparkling, preventing water droplets from depositing limescale and dirt.
This is good news, considering that fabric softener is a product you probably already have at home, commonly used to make fabrics soft and fragrant. Its chemical properties, however, make it effective for cleaning glass as well.
Why fabric softener makes glass shine
The fabric softener used for laundry contains cationic surfactants: these are chemicals that can quickly remove water, preventing it from stagnating on the surface of the glass.
Thanks to this feature, dirt doesn’t have time to settle on hard surfaces. This effect is called hydrophobization and is achieved precisely by using this type of surfactant.
Another benefit of fabric softener is the presence of silicones, which create a thin protective film on the glass, making it shinier and making it easier to remove stains and residue. This barrier not only adds shine, but also helps prevent the formation of new soap and water stains, just like specific shower products… which, at this point, you may no longer need.
How to use fabric softener on a glass shower enclosure
To achieve the best results when cleaning and polishing your glass shower enclosure with fabric softener, it’s important to follow a precise method. Here’s what you need and how to proceed step by step.
Required materials
- 1 litre of demineralised water (you can get it from the dryer)
- Fabric softener
- Alcohol
- A spray bottle
- A clean, dry cloth
