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History has taught us that the surface of glass is not as smooth as it seems. Under a microscope glass has a porous and jaggedly rough surface which allows the minerals to get caught into. This is why it is hard to scrub these minerals off the surface of glass. The glass industry has come up with some advanced chemical procedures that fill and seal this rough textured surface, therefore, making the sealed glass smoother and much easier to clean. Something to keep in mind is that all glass products need to be cleaned and maintained regularly to help fight this problem. There are a number of over-the-counter glass waxes and cleaners that may help you in your maintenance routine. Beware of harsh abrasives and scrubs, as they will permanently damage your glass. As always, follow the manufacturer’s directions and heed all product warnings on the label. Check out www.guardian.com for information on ShowerGuard when ordering your new shower glass. |
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Typically, scratches in glass are the result of debris during construction, dirt on the glass, or excessive scraping with razor blades, sharp implements, and also using dirty cleaning rags. If care is not taken to lightly flush and remove the debris, the debris can scrape the surface of the glass resulting in a scratch. A polishing compound may help to remove scuffs, and light scratches. As a guideline, if the scratch is deep enough to catch the edge of a fingernail, it is most likely too deep to remove. When using any polishing and cleaning products, follow the manufacturer’s directions and heed all product warnings.
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