Did you know that the best time to clean your shower is right after someone steps out of it? The steam will automatically loosen any suds and grime left behind, so you won’t have to scrub as hard. Since each surface in a shower is made of a different material, you’ll want to clean accordingly:
Floor:
Since this step may require you to kneel, you’ll want to invest in a cushy bath mat to protect your knees. We’re not twelve anymore, and we have to remember that. In the spirit of keeping things pain-free, fill a sponge brush with dish soap, click a button to dispense when needed, and rub-a-dub to your heart’s desire. Once you feel like you covered every inch, rinse with warm water and dry off with a microfiber cloth. Oh, and for the soap and hair that get clogged up in the drains? This helpful drain cover will do the trick to prevent that.
Tile & Grout:
This time, you’ll want to use a stiffer bristle brush, like this one here, with dish soap, or for more of a sparkling clean, a mixture of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water Scrub your preferred cleaner into your tile and grout, rinse, and wipe down with a microfiber cloth.
(Side note: You should switch out your brush heads from time to time; they “expire” too. To save yourself the stress, stock up on refills here.)
Glass Doors:
We never shy away from giving a gold star to a smart solution, so when it comes to keeping glass shower doors streak and suds-free, nothing does it like a squeegee and this blue microfiber cloth. Use both in that order after every shower, and prepare to never worry about dingy doors again. (Disclaimer: You may get addicted to using a squeegee. It is that satisfying. We love this squeegee in particular because you can hang it on the shower head for easy access.)
As for shower curtains? Read the directions, y’all. Many are machine washable on the gentle cycle (yes, even the plastic ones) but air drying is always recommended. And if the curtain comes with a big “HAND WASH ONLY” tag? Grab your scrub brush with dish soap, rinse with warm water, and wipe down with a microfiber cloth.
Thoughts welcome!