The quest for a sparkling clean shower screen can feel like a never-ending battle. Hard water, soap scum, and grime can quickly turn a pristine glass screen into a cloudy mess.

But one homeowner has discovered an unlikely hero in this cleaning saga—a product from Bunnings Warehouse that's typically used for a completely different purpose.

The homeowner shared her surprising find on a popular social media group, revealing that she had used Long Life Grout Cleaner, which costs $10.99, to restore her shower screen to its former glory.

This cult favourite has long been lauded for its effectiveness on floor tile grout. However, it seems it also works wonders on glass screens.

The before and after pictures of the shower screen after cleaning with Long Life Grout Cleaner. Image: Facebook/@MumsWhoClean

'I'm sure like me you get so frustrated with the glass in the shower,' the homeowner wrote.

'We have such hard water and I have spent a fortune on all manner of cleaners and spent way too much of my life scrubbing the thing.'

The discovery was a happy accident. While spraying her grout, some of the cleaner landed on the glass, and she noticed an almost instant difference.

Intrigued, she sprayed a little more on the glass, left it for a few minutes, gave it a quick scrub with a brush, and voila—a clean, clear shower screen.

'Honestly, they look new. I'm going to contact the company to let them know. Just hoping that there's no reason not to use it,' she added.

The homeowner shared before and after images of her shower screen, showing the impressive transformation.

She also posted a photo of the Long Life Grout Cleaner, sparking interest among other group members.

Some members pointed out that the cleaner contains sulfamic acid, which is safe to use on glass and may have contributed to the amazing results.

'This is exactly why it worked on your shower screens…good job!' one member commented.

The post has inspired others to try the Bunnings product on their shower screens.

'Wow, I need to do this on my glass as we have hard water build-up, too,' one member wrote. Another added: 'I will be doing this on my glass shower too.'

Another one stated: 'I use this Long Life brand for everything! Their cloudy ammonia is great for getting scum off tiles.'

The Science Behind the Magic

So, how does a grout cleaner work so effectively on a glass shower screen? The answer lies in the product's active ingredient—sulfamic acid.

This compound is a strong acid that's often used in cleaning products to remove stubborn stains and deposits.

It's particularly effective at breaking down calcium and magnesium deposits, which are the primary components of hard water stains.

So, next time you're battling with a grimy shower screen, why not give this Bunnings product a try?

Just remember to follow the safety precautions, and you could be enjoying a sparkling clean shower in no time.

Key Takeaways

• A Bunnings shopper discovered that Long Life Grout Cleaner could effectively clean glass shower screens.
• The homeowner shared her successful cleaning results on the Mums Who Clean social media group, highlighting the product's unintended use.
• Before and after images of the shower screen were posted, demonstrating the significant difference the cleaner made.
• The cleaner contains sulfamic acid, which is suggested to be the reason for its success on glass surfaces, leading to others expressing interest in trying the method on their shower screens.

Have you discovered any unexpected cleaning tricks? Share your experiences in the comments below.

 

[Annna]

I used it, didn't work.

 

[Andrew]

The quest for a sparkling clean shower screen can feel like a never-ending battle. Hard water, soap scum, and grime can quickly turn a pristine glass screen into a cloudy mess.

But one homeowner has discovered an unlikely hero in this cleaning saga—a product from Bunnings Warehouse that's typically used for a completely different purpose.

The homeowner shared her surprising find on a popular social media group, revealing that she had used Long Life Grout Cleaner, which costs $10.99, to restore her shower screen to its former glory.

This cult favourite has long been lauded for its effectiveness on floor tile grout. However, it seems it also works wonders on glass screens.

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The before and after pictures of the shower screen after cleaning with Long Life Grout Cleaner. Image: Facebook/@MumsWhoClean

'I'm sure like me you get so frustrated with the glass in the shower,' the homeowner wrote.

'We have such hard water and I have spent a fortune on all manner of cleaners and spent way too much of my life scrubbing the thing.'

The discovery was a happy accident. While spraying her grout, some of the cleaner landed on the glass, and she noticed an almost instant difference.

Intrigued, she sprayed a little more on the glass, left it for a few minutes, gave it a quick scrub with a brush, and voila—a clean, clear shower screen.

'Honestly, they look new. I'm going to contact the company to let them know. Just hoping that there's no reason not to use it,' she added.

The homeowner shared before and after images of her shower screen, showing the impressive transformation.

She also posted a photo of the Long Life Grout Cleaner, sparking interest among other group members.

Some members pointed out that the cleaner contains sulfamic acid, which is safe to use on glass and may have contributed to the amazing results.

'This is exactly why it worked on your shower screens…good job!' one member commented.

The post has inspired others to try the Bunnings product on their shower screens.

'Wow, I need to do this on my glass as we have hard water build-up, too,' one member wrote. Another added: 'I will be doing this on my glass shower too.'

Another one stated: 'I use this Long Life brand for everything! Their cloudy ammonia is great for getting scum off tiles.'

The Science Behind the Magic

So, how does a grout cleaner work so effectively on a glass shower screen? The answer lies in the product's active ingredient—sulfamic acid.

This compound is a strong acid that's often used in cleaning products to remove stubborn stains and deposits.

It's particularly effective at breaking down calcium and magnesium deposits, which are the primary components of hard water stains.

So, next time you're battling with a grimy shower screen, why not give this Bunnings product a try?

Just remember to follow the safety precautions, and you could be enjoying a sparkling clean shower in no time.

Key Takeaways

• A Bunnings shopper discovered that Long Life Grout Cleaner could effectively clean glass shower screens.
• The homeowner shared her successful cleaning results on the Mums Who Clean social media group, highlighting the product's unintended use.
• Before and after images of the shower screen were posted, demonstrating the significant difference the cleaner made.
• The cleaner contains sulfamic acid, which is suggested to be the reason for its success on glass surfaces, leading to others expressing interest in trying the method on their shower screens.

Have you discovered any unexpected cleaning tricks? Share your experiences in the comments below.

Prevention is better than cure. We squeegee the entire shower to dry off the tiles and glass. Even the base so there's no watermarks or streaks.

 

[Janice McKay]

The quest for a sparkling clean shower screen can feel like a never-ending battle. Hard water, soap scum, and grime can quickly turn a pristine glass screen into a cloudy mess.

But one homeowner has discovered an unlikely hero in this cleaning saga—a product from Bunnings Warehouse that's typically used for a completely different purpose.

The homeowner shared her surprising find on a popular social media group, revealing that she had used Long Life Grout Cleaner, which costs $10.99, to restore her shower screen to its former glory.

This cult favourite has long been lauded for its effectiveness on floor tile grout. However, it seems it also works wonders on glass screens.

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The before and after pictures of the shower screen after cleaning with Long Life Grout Cleaner. Image: Facebook/@MumsWhoClean

'I'm sure like me you get so frustrated with the glass in the shower,' the homeowner wrote.

'We have such hard water and I have spent a fortune on all manner of cleaners and spent way too much of my life scrubbing the thing.'

The discovery was a happy accident. While spraying her grout, some of the cleaner landed on the glass, and she noticed an almost instant difference.

Intrigued, she sprayed a little more on the glass, left it for a few minutes, gave it a quick scrub with a brush, and voila—a clean, clear shower screen.

'Honestly, they look new. I'm going to contact the company to let them know. Just hoping that there's no reason not to use it,' she added.

The homeowner shared before and after images of her shower screen, showing the impressive transformation.

She also posted a photo of the Long Life Grout Cleaner, sparking interest among other group members.

Some members pointed out that the cleaner contains sulfamic acid, which is safe to use on glass and may have contributed to the amazing results.

'This is exactly why it worked on your shower screens…good job!' one member commented.

The post has inspired others to try the Bunnings product on their shower screens.

'Wow, I need to do this on my glass as we have hard water build-up, too,' one member wrote. Another added: 'I will be doing this on my glass shower too.'

Another one stated: 'I use this Long Life brand for everything! Their cloudy ammonia is great for getting scum off tiles.'

The Science Behind the Magic

So, how does a grout cleaner work so effectively on a glass shower screen? The answer lies in the product's active ingredient—sulfamic acid.

This compound is a strong acid that's often used in cleaning products to remove stubborn stains and deposits.

It's particularly effective at breaking down calcium and magnesium deposits, which are the primary components of hard water stains.

So, next time you're battling with a grimy shower screen, why not give this Bunnings product a try?

Just remember to follow the safety precautions, and you could be enjoying a sparkling clean shower in no time.

Key Takeaways

• A Bunnings shopper discovered that Long Life Grout Cleaner could effectively clean glass shower screens.
• The homeowner shared her successful cleaning results on the Mums Who Clean social media group, highlighting the product's unintended use.
• Before and after images of the shower screen were posted, demonstrating the significant difference the cleaner made.
• The cleaner contains sulfamic acid, which is suggested to be the reason for its success on glass surfaces, leading to others expressing interest in trying the method on their shower screens.

Have you discovered any unexpected cleaning tricks? Share your experiences in the comments below.

I have just renovated my bathroom and had the glass treated so hard water stains didn't appear, but, I am still getting water marks on the glass. Can anyone tell me, can I use Long life Grout cleaner on them now?

 

[Jarred Santos]

I have just renovated my bathroom and had the glass treated so hard water stains didn't appear, but, I am still getting water marks on the glass. Can anyone tell me, can I use Long life Grout cleaner on them now?

By no means a renovation expert, but I suggest spot testing first (using it on a small part) to see if it does the trick? :O

 

[Knell]

I get good results from CLR.