Those cloudy white marks that appear on shower screens, taps and bathroom fittings are usually caused by limescale and mineral deposits left behind when hard water evaporates.
This is particularly common in London and surrounding areas where hard water can cause deposits to build up surprisingly quickly.
Prevention beats removal
For light limescale, regular cleaning is the best form of prevention. After showering, removing excess water from the glass with a squeegee can significantly reduce the amount of mineral residue left behind.
Treating existing deposits
For existing deposits, an appropriate bathroom descaler can be effective. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and check that the product is suitable for the surface being treated. Particular care should be taken with natural stone, specialist finishes and certain metal fittings, as acidic cleaning products can cause permanent damage.
Heavy limescale that has accumulated over a long period can require considerably more work. Simply spraying a product and immediately wiping it away is unlikely to remove years of deposits.
Limescale or damaged glass?
It is also important to distinguish between limescale and permanent glass damage. In some cases, long term mineral deposits can etch the glass, meaning even professional cleaning may not restore it completely to its original appearance.
Nova tip: Regular maintenance is much easier than removing years of limescale in one go. Keeping a small shower squeegee in the bathroom and using it after each shower can make a noticeable difference.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does limescale build up so quickly in London?
- London and much of the South East sit in a hard water area. When that water evaporates it leaves dissolved minerals behind on glass, chrome and tiles as visible white deposits.
- Can professional cleaning always restore a shower screen?
- Not always. If mineral deposits have been left long enough to etch the glass, the surface itself is damaged and cleaning will improve but not fully restore the finish.
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