The Shower Tray Buyer’s Guide

To prevent the build-up of soap scum, dirt and limescale, it’s important to clean your shower tray on a regular basis. Here’s some top tips for removing the most common stains you’re most likely to find on your shower tray. Before using any cleaning products, refer to the installation manual to check they will not damage the surface of the tray.

Removing limescale

The best way to remove limescale from your shower tray is with white vinegar or lemon juice, both of which will cut through limescale, making it a lot easier to wipe away compared to using soap and water alone. Toilet cleaner and an old toothbrush will remove limescale too.

Removing rust

A can of shaving foam can leave unsightly rings of rust on your shower tray, which can seem impossible to remove. To remove rust try using half a potato dipped in baking soda or use white vinegar/lemon juice and leave to work its magic for a couple of hours, then rinse and scrub with a sponge.

Removing mould and mildew

If the sealant is black, then it’s most likely harbouring mould and mildew. This can be difficult to remove, so you can try tackling it with an anti-mould spray, leave overnight and scrub with an old toothbrush. If this doesn’t work, then remove and replace with some fresh, new silicone sealant. See our blog on how to seal a shower tray.

Soap scum

A bathroom cleaning spray or even just something as simple as baking soda can remove stubborn soap scum from your shower tray.