Hard Water Marks on Glass
Cloudy white marks and streaks on glass shower screens, mirrors, or windows from dried water droplets.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Mineral deposits from hard water drying on glass
- 2Glass not treated or coated to repel water
- 3Marks left to build up over many weeks without cleaning
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A professional cleaner will use an acidic limescale remover or specialist glass restorer to dissolve the mineral deposits and restore clarity.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £97 – £240 | Materials: £14 – £39
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Ask a QuestionHow to Prevent This
Squeegee shower screens after every use. Apply a glass protection coating. Clean glass regularly before marks build up.
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Persistent stains on carpets from spills, pet accidents, or tracked-in dirt that domestic cleaning cannot shift.