How to Safely Remove Soap Scum from Glass Shower Doors
I was a chemistry major in college and therefore love chemical reactions (I’m a proud nerd and yes, Star Wars is my favorite movie).
Vinegar is really acetic acid and this is why it’s such a thorough cleaning solution.
The acidity helps cut through dirt and grime (are these two things different?).
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate.
When you combine vinegar and baking soda they form carbonic acid.
Carbonic acid is unstable and immediately decomposes to carbon dioxide and water.
The fizzing you see when baking soda and vinegar are combined comes from the carbon dioxide, NOT the carbonic acid.
The CO2 is safe and this is why a baking soda/vinegar cleaning solution is a family friendly household cleaner.
After the CO2 fizzes off you’ll have a dilute solution of water and sodium acetate.
Enough chemistry, let’s get to cleaning your shower doors 😉
Using Vinegar and Baking Soda to Clean Shower Doors
Here’s the complete video of how to clean soap scum off shower doors.
But I also include a step-by-step process with detailed instructions.
When you’re done viewing the video scroll down this page for additional info that you shouldn’t miss.
Place about 1/2 cup of baking soda in a plastic container and pour enough white vinegar on it to form a pasty mixture.
Use a spoon to mix the baking soda and vinegar.
