Installing glass sliding shower doors is a great investment that spruces up your bathroom with a touch of luxury, but glass shower doors do require some care. The following is a simple guide that will help keep your glass doors looking new while ensuring that they last as long as possible. 

Simple Care Tips

The following are just a few tips that will help maintain your glass shower doors:

Safety Matters

The first thing you should know is that your shower doors can break, in fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commissions received 58 recent complaints regarding glass doors shattering. Yes, your glass doors are made with tempered glass that makes your doors very strong, but that does not mean they are indestructible.

The following are a few tips to keep your glass from shattering:

• Do not slam your glass doors shut.
• Consider having your glass door repair specialist install a safety film for added protection.
• Avoid shocks to the glass in any way, especially to the sides or at an angle.
• Make sure you have the glass doors inspected periodically by a professional.
• Check for cracks, especially around the edge of the doors. Be sure to have a specialist fix any cracks as soon as possible.
• Do not lean on the glass or use it for support as you step out of the tub or to step in.

Cleanliness

You want to make sure you keep water stains, soap scum, mildew, or mold away from your shower doors and your entire restroom as well. The following are a few tips to keep your glass door free of the aforementioned:

• Wipe the glass doors right after you take a shower to keep water stains and soap scum from accumulating.
• Use vinegar, baking soda, or a mixture of the two to clean your shower doors, as they help remove soap scum, water stains, mildew, and mold. 

You can also talk to a glass shower door specialist, such as Cheaper Window Glass, about other things you can do to keep your glass shower doors in mint condition. 

Keeping It New

The following are a few extra tips to give your glass doors that luster you want:

• Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda (or fine salt) to the juice of 1 lemon, and clean your glass doors with this mixture, as the citric acid helps restore luster by breaking any grime.
• Mix equal portions of heated vinegar and dish detergent, and use this to clean your shower doors and remove any grime, restoring luster.

Again, you can talk to a specialist about other things you can do to extend the life of your glass doors and keep them looking beautiful.