Care and cleaning tips for your new glass shower enclosure.
The inclusion of this beautiful and functional custom shower enclosure into your Raleigh bathroom should provide years of enjoyment, as well as increasing the value of your home. With the proper care and maintenance, your new enclosure will prove to be virtually worry-free. The high-quality hardware that you have chosen will require a minimal amount of attention.
Why is Glass Sealer Important?
Ordinary glass is prone to damage and aging from hard water, soap, humidity, and more. The untreated glass appears smooth, but a magnified view shows the surface is surprisingly rough, with nicks and fissures that can attract minerals dissolved in hard water. These minerals can build up over time and dull the surface, clouding the clarity of your glass. It is essential to seal the glass, filling those fissures and stopping corrosion before it can start.
We recommend protecting your new shower door with Diamon Fusion
Diamon-Fusion is an optically clear, protective coating that transforms ordinary glass or silica-based surface into a high-performing, water-repellent surface. By filling in the microscopic peaks and valleys of the surface, Diamon-Fusion creates an ultra-thin, invisible barrier that protects surfaces from stains, corrosion, and other environmental pollutants. And just like a non-stick cooking pan makes cleaning easier and less frequent, so too will Diamon-Fusion reduce cleaning time and the frequency of cleanings.
Diamon-Fusion comes with a robust lifetime warranty on residential applications. The coating is guaranteed to never yellow, chip, haze, crack, peel or discolor.
Care for Your Hardware on your Raleigh Custom Shower Enclosure
The hardware, if given the proper care, will remain as beautiful as it is now. Neglecting or ignoring the basic rules of maintenance will result in your hardware not living up to its potential lifespan. Ask us about products that will make this task easier and protect the surface of your new shower door hardware.
The best way to maintain the beautiful finish on your new glass shower enclosure is to wipe it down after every use. After you shower, use a squeegee or dry towel to thoroughly dry your door. If your glass is kept clean after every use, it will not collect mineral deposits that require the use of a soap solution (noted below).
If you are unable to dry your door after every use, a weekly cleaning is suggested. The correct method to be used in cleaning your door is a mild soap and warm water mixture. Mix a couple of drops of mild liquid soap, such as Dawn or similar product, into a cup of warm water. Using a soft non-abrasive cloth, proceed to clean your frame or hardware. After you have cleaned your frame or hardware, rinse thoroughly with clean warm water and dry.
WARNING: Never use an abrasive cleanser of any kind on your frame or hardware. Many of the components are coated with a clear coat, that will be irreparably damaged if subjected to harsh abrasive chemicals or scrubbing devices.
How to Care for Your Custom Shower Enclosure Glass
In addition to keeping your frame and hardware clean, it is of equal importance to keep your glass clean. Glass that is neglected or ignored, will accumulate water spots which will eventually turn into teched mineral deposits. The best way to keep your glass free of potentially damaging water spots is to squeegee the glass after every use. A routine of using a squeegee on a daily basis is a great habit to get into. It’s a minimal investment in time and will save you a great deal of cleaning at a later date.
By following these simple guidelines, you can increase the life of your glass and hardware greatly. You have made an investment in your Raleigh NC home by including a custom shower enclosure of the highest quality of materials.