Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Shower Glass Sealant: An Introduction

We've used a number of these products over the years, and we've refined what we look for in a glass sealant as a result. First, the product obviously has to work. Does it seal the pores of the glass and reduce the buildup of mineral deposits (the dreaded "hard water" effect) and soap scum? Second, it has to be convenient to use. Does it have the sort of longevity that precludes having to reapply it regularly? Does it have an explicit warranty regarding how long it lasts?

We use Vindico glass sealant since it more fully meets these criteria than any other product we've used. First, the stuff works! We have it on our home shower enclosures, our car windshields - basically, anywhere it can be used, we use it. Second, it's a one-time application at the time of installation, and the company guarantees it for a minimum of 10 years thereafter. A glass sealant with a 10 year warranty?! Yes, please. Without an explicit warranty, glass sealant has sort of a "magic beans" quality to it, making it as difficult to sell as it is to purchase. Vindico's 10 year warranty has been a game-changer, and since the one-time cost of glass sealant works out to about $5/square foot, it's usually a no-brainer. Our philosophy is: if it cumulatively keeps you out of the bathroom one weekend a year through reduced cleaning time, it's worth its weight in gold!

Lastly, glass sealant, aside from the way it improves shower enclosure ownership through a reduction in maintenance, is a fairly easy way to go "green". Sealed glass doesn't need to be cleaned with glass sprays or harsh chemicals of any kind, keeping these chemicals out of the watershed and out of your home. This will save you money, but it'll also save the planet in a small, but important, way.

More to come on the benefits of glass sealant, but consider this your crash course in what it does and why it's useful.

Happy showering!

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