Showers

Cleaning a shower, especially a shared one, can be quite the nasty job. Here are some steps to make the job as quick and painless as possible. There are also some tips on keeping your shower cleaner for longer.

How To

The first step in cleaning your shower is to make sure to empty it out entirely. This means shampoo and conditioner bottles, body washes, loofahs, soap bars, non-slip mats, drain plugs, razors, etc. If you have enough room, place them on your counter. If not, get a bucket, or place them neatly on the floor.

Now, you’ll want to rinse the entire shower stall down with warm water. If you have a hand-held shower head, then use that. If not, just use a cup. Rinsing your shower stall down with warm water will help remove any of the loose dirt, hairs or other particles and send them down the drain.

The next step is removing mildew. For this you will need a shower cleaner. You can buy them or make your own. Spray the walls of the shower stall. Let it sit for about 20 minutes (or however long the directions on the bottle say). Then rinse or wipe away.

Now it’s time to take care of the hard water spots. Hot water and vinegar works very well for this. After you’re done with the water spots you can use the solution to clean the faucets and tap. If it’s really bad you may have to end up getting an acid-based cleaner. Make sure to where gloves and goggles while using it.

The next step is to clean your shower curtains/door. If you have a glass door, white vinegar will work fine. If you have curtains, use your shower cleaner.

Now you can proceed to the shower tiles. Run hot water to create steam. This will help to loosen the dirt. Now use a bathroom tile cleaner and an old toothbrush to get between the tiles.

To clean the shower head, simply remove it and place into a bowl of white vinegar. You should leave it for a few hours. If it’s really bad, you might want to leave it overnight.

Now, time for the worst part, cleaning the drain. You can try using an old toothbrush or a clothespin, but you’ll probably end up having to use your fingers. Have the garbage ready and make it as quick and painless as possible.

Tips & Takeaways

If, despite all your efforts, you need to replace your shower curtain, a great place to pick some up is here. If you need to buy some shower cleaner a good place to get some is here. If you’d like to save some money and make your own shower cleaner, here is a recipe that you can use: add 1 cup of vinegar, 1/2 cup of baking soda, and 1 cup of ammonia to a gallon and a half of water.

Make sure to wear rubber gloves. You can apply this to the walls of your shower. Use a sponge to scrub and rinse it away with hot water. Make sure the walls are dry after you’re done to prevent mildew.

A preemptive way of preventing mildew is by leaving the shower door open when you shower. After you’re finished showering pull your shower curtain closed so it can dry out properly. You can also turn on a fan to help dry things out. Sunlight is also great at drying out a bathroom.

If you have a shower cleaning spray, make sure to spray the walls of the shower down after every shower. Leave it for 20 minutes (or however long the bottle directs you), then rinse away. Again, make sure the walls are dry when you’re finished.