In an age where bathrooms are also style statements and no longer just functional rooms, it is essential to maintain it well for hygienic and aesthetic reasons.
Today, glass is the most popular material for bathroom shelves. So let’s see how we can maintain our glass shelves.
The location is very important. Make sure that the shelves are installed in such a place that you have easy access to your bath products when showering, dental hygiene products while brushing, and so on.
Simply remember to place paper towels or cardboard containers away from water.
SGG Planilaque glass from Saint-Gobain, has a layer of lacquer, and lends an aesthetic touch to your bathroom, making it an ideal choice for your bathroom shelf.
Toughened glass is another popular type of glass for bathroom shelves. They are more durable and shatter resistant, and ideal for bathrooms.
Your shelves will catch soap, foam, water, and dust, and start turning cloudy if you don’t immediately clean them. If you do it regularly, you can have the shelves spotless in minutes.
Keeping your glass shelves super shiny and sparkling is easy. A must-have is a soft cloth; a spray bottle is good to ensure even distribution of water.
Make a paste with baking soda and water - for the toughest stains. Leave it on for a few minutes, and scrape off with a scraper or soft brush and wipe dry. Next, rinse with water, and wipe dry.
Spray a solution of white vinegar and water, and wipe in circular motions with a soft cloth. Rinse with fresh water, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. If the stain is very stubborn, you can apply the baking soda paste, leave it on, for a few minutes, and brush it.
Wipe it with a soft cloth, rinse with fresh water, and dry it with microfibre cloth. If you want extra shine for your glass shelves, give them a final wipe with newspaper.
If you have glass shower cubicles in your bathroom, you can use the same materials and methods to clean your shower door water stains.
Your bathroom mirror is another glass item that you need to maintain properly. It catches spray from the shower, toothpaste, saliva, soap, and so on. Water stain removal from glass mirrors is also important, and you can follow the same procedures as above.
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Here are some tips to keep your glass bathroom shelves organized:
Have separate shelves, either for different products or different members of the family, if multiple people use the same bathroom.
For example, you can have a shelf for hair and bath products, one for dental hygiene, and another for stuff like earbuds, cotton balls, makeup remover and so on. How you organize it is your call. Just have a system that makes sense to you!
Remember to always put back each item into its place once you are done using it, so that it stays organized.
Glass shelves add a touch of glamour to your bathrooms. Saint-Gobain is the world’s leading manufacturer of glass, and has a variety of products to suit all your requirements. Check out the different products we have for homes here.
How can I keep my bathroom looking neat and organized?
Use your shelves to store only those products that are necessary. Avoid cluttering the bathroom with too many things. Use the space under the sink to store cleaning materials, and use the wall space for bath and hygiene products.
Can I use rubbing alcohol to clean my glass shelf?
We don’t recommend it; water, vinegar, baking soda, and mild glass cleaners are usually sufficient. Other materials may damage your glass.
How can I make my bathroom look more pleasing?
Glass shelves, shower cubicles and LED mirrors like SGG Aspira, are easy ways of uplifting your bathroom’s style and appeal. Accessories with small plants in attractive planters on the window sill or top of the shelves, hang artwork of your choice, small jar candles, and wicker baskets with rolled up towels to create the ultimate bathroom appearance.
