Material
Shower screen
Shower Screen needs stain treatment matched to its exact composition, coating and tolerance for moisture, chemicals and abrasion. Start with the mildest compatible route.
- SurfaceNon porous
- WashingSpot only
- Colour run riskMedium
- Reviewed2 September 2026
What shower screen can and cannot take
- Heat Use with care
- Water and soaking Tolerates it
- Acids, including vinegar Use with care
- Strong alkalis Use with care
- Solvents Avoid
- Chlorine bleach Avoid
- Abrasives Avoid
Always test on a hidden area first and let it dry before you treat the visible mark.
General rules for shower screen
Use soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse fully and dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive, strong acid and corrosive bathroom cleaner that can damage easy-clean coatings, chrome and seals.
Check the label
Identify coated or untreated safety glass, chrome or painted profiles, plastic seals and silicone. The least tolerant component sets the limit.
Stains on shower screen
- Body oil Lift free oil from shower screen, then clean a small area with a maker-approved mild detergent solution and a...
- Breast milk Blot the spill, identify the finish and use a controlled cold clean only where permitted. Where the maker per...
- Coffee Wipe coffee off shower screen promptly with a soft cloth. Check the finish and maker care rules first. Do not...
- Cooking grease Lift and blot cooking grease from Shower Screen, then use a small amount of diluted washing-up liquid only if...
- Deodorant Lift loose deodorant from shower screen with a dry white cloth, then wipe the remaining film with cool water...
- Hair dye Blot hair dye from Shower Screen, test the mildest compatible cool detergent route, clean inwards, remove res...
- Nail polish Lift free polish gently if the face permits contact. A maker-approved mild damp wipe can clear loose residue,...
- Period blood Lift any tissue with a spoon edge, then blot. Use cold water and a tiny amount of compatible detergent for th...
Shower Screen can be damaged by a cleaner that is harmless on another surface. Identify the substrate, coating, finish and adjacent parts before treating a stain.
Use the least aggressive route
Use soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse fully and dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive, strong acid and corrosive bathroom cleaner that can damage easy-clean coatings, chrome and seals.
Judge only when dry
A remaining patch may be residue, a changed patina, coating loss or absorbed contamination. Stop if a hidden test changes colour, gloss, texture, adhesion or strength.
Sources
What we checked and when. Where a manufacturer instruction disagrees with anything here, follow the manufacturer.
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MERLYN shower enclosure care
manufacturer
Shower manufacturer guidance recommends soapy water and soft cloths on glass and metal, complete residue removal and drying, and excludes abrasives while warning that acid attacks chrome.
Checked 2 September 2026
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Kohler care guidance for acrylic, cast iron and vitreous china
manufacturer
Manufacturer care guide distinguishes acrylic, enamelled cast iron and vitreous china, recommends mild soap and soft tools, and excludes solvents and abrasives where they can damage the finish.
Checked 2 September 2026