How Often to Clean Your Shower

Clean the shower thoroughly every week.

Shower curtainsshould be washed monthly or more often as needed.

reset the drain catch of any excessive hair.

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Warning

Nevermix cleaning solutions like chlorine bleach and ammonia that can cause toxic fumes.

The cleaner will begin to break apart thesoap scumand soil and lessen your need to scrub.

Skipping this step will result in water spots.

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When scratches occur, soil settles into the area, making cleaning harder.

However, never use the wax on the floor because it can leave a slippery finish.

By wiping down the walls after every use, you should onlyclean the stoneonce a week.

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see to it never to use vinegar or harsh cleaners on natural stone because they can etch the surface.

Sealing the stone twice a year prevents bacteria from settling into the natural crevices of the stone’s surface.

After the stone is immaculate and dry, apply a sealer in small sections following product directions.

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Buff with a soft cloth until all of the sealant is absorbed.

Pour the solution into a spray bottle.

Spray Cleaning Solution

Spray the cleaning solution on both sides of the shower door.

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Allow it to sit for 30 minutes.

The inside of theshowerheadis a dark, moist place where mold and mildew can flourish.

If left to multiply, a showerhead becomes a way to spread mold spores every time you shower.

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Secure the bag by tying it with twist ties or rubber bands.

Rinse Drain

Run hot water down the drain to flush out any remaining buildup.

If a bit of glue is left, some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball will typically remove it.

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For deep-set soap scum, cleaners will use heavy-duty detergents and degreasers.

Bleach cleaning solutions are best reserved for cleaning the mold and mildew from grout.

The best non-abrasive cleaner for a shower is vinegar and dish soap.

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Never use a metal scrubber or hard-bristled brush since it can scratch delicate tile.

It’s better to clean a shower right after it has been used.

The steam and moisture loosen dirt and make grime easier to wipe away.

Person using a squeegee on a shower wall

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Dangers of Mixing Bleach With Cleaners.Washington State Department of Health.

Person scrubbing a shower floor with a scrub brush

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Hand wearing cleaning gloves and cleaning a shower wall

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Applying stone sealer to the cleaned shower

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