Shower Trays are used daily. Some households use them several times during the day, so imagine the dirt and hidden bacteria that needs cleaning on the tray!

Your shower tray will usually have three types of dirt: Soap Scum, Limescale or Rust. We recommend wiping or hosing your tray after every use to prevent any potential filth build-up and a deep clean every other week (depending on your schedule).

Before we dive into our cleaning guide, there are a few handy things to note:

• If you are planning on/ already using a Shower Cleaning Spray on your tray or panels, please check against the manufacturer’s guarantee. Using a potentially damaging chemical on your designer tray can void any future warranty claims you may wish to pursue.
• Keep a cloth or shower squeegee within an arm’s length. These essential items can save you half the time you typically spend cleaning!
• If you see any apparent clumps of dirt or hair on the shower tray, try and remove these sooner rather than later. This can prevent any drainage issues in the future.
• Keep your bathroom as well ventilated as possible (e.g., use the extractor fan or open a window) to limit mould around the silicone seals.

Cleaning Soap Scum

Soap scum is inevitable on any design of shower tray. To give your tray the deepest clean, you will need:

• An empty spray bottle
• 100ml White vinegar
• Washing Up Liquid
• Cloth/ Sponge
• Showerhead/ Jug of water

Step 1 – Mix the solution: Heat approximately 100ml of white vinegar until hot. Combine the hot vinegar and 100ml of washing-up liquid in the bottle.

Step 2 – Spray onto the tray: Spray thoroughly onto the affected areas. We recommend opening any nearby windows as the mixture is relatively overpowering!

Step 3 – Wipe away: After roughly half an hour, gently wipe the mixture on the areas with a cloth or sponge. The mixture will have broken down the scum.

Step 4 – Rinse away: With your showerhead, rinse your shower tray and reveal your clean surface!

Clear Away Limescale

Limescale is harder to clean than soap scum, especially if you’re in a hard water area. Whilst it’s not a major issue, cleaning can take significantly longer. You will require:

• An empty spray bottle
• 100ml White vinegar
• Washing Up Liquid
• 30ml Lemon Juice
• Baking Soda
• Cloth/ Sponge
• Showerhead/ Jug of water

Step 1 – Create the mixture:

1. As with the soap scum, heat the vinegar until hot.
2. Add the 30ml of lemon juice and approximately half a cup of baking soda into the bottle with the vinegar.
3. Mix until you have a thick paste. If the mixture is too watery, add more baking soda until you have the correct consistency.

Step 2 – Spray the mixture: After opening a window, spray the thick mixture onto the affected areas on your shower tray and leave for an hour.

Step 3 – Wipe away: Rinse the mixture and use a cloth/ sponge to remove any excess mixture.

Removing Rust

A build-up of rust creates an unsightly shower, especially around the plug. We recommend using:

• White vinegar
• Lemon juice
• A large cloth/ old towel
• Sponge
• Showerhead

Step 1 – Soak the area:

1. Pour a generous amount of white vinegar onto the rusted area.
2. Pour an equal amount of lemon juice into the area.
3. Leave for approximately two hours.

Step 2 – Rinse: With the showerhead, rinse the mixture from the affected area and dry the area with the old towel. If necessary, use a sponge to scrub any extra rust.

Step 3 (Optional) – Repeat the “Limescale” step: If any rust is still present, we recommend using the “Clear Away Limescale” step above. Instead of leaving the paste for an hour, leave it untouched for up to three hours. Once this is done, rinse the paste away with your showerhead.

Enjoyed reading our “How to Clean a Shower Tray” blog? You should check out some of our other valuable posts on our website, including “How to Clean Shower Screen Glass” and our fantastic range of shower trays, valves and enclosures.