Easy Cleaning Tips for Your Walk-In Shower

Walk-in showers are artfully designed to provide easy access, comfort and a relaxing bathing experience. With regular upkeep, your shower can continue to look pristine and perform beautifully for many years.

To keep your walk-in shower looking its best, explore a few practical cleaning tips.

Cleaning Supplies You’ll Need

Start by assembling the necessary cleaning supplies. A few things you might need include:

A commercial bathroom cleaner is a good choice for thoroughly cleaning the shower walls and floor. Additionally, combining vinegar and water in a spray bottle serves as an effective homemade glass cleaner.

If mobility limitations make cleaning a challenge, a long-handled scrub brush, no-rinse cleaners and a shower-safe stool are helpful supplies to consider.

How To Clean Your Walk-in Shower

Safe Step Walk-In Showers feature aesthetically pleasing designs that look their best even with minimal upkeep. Their acrylic, nonporous wall surrounds fight mold and mildew naturally.

We recommend deep cleaning your shower every week and wiping it down with a squeegee after each use to prevent buildup and minimize the need for scrubbing. When it’s time to clean, follow these steps:

Step 1: Clear the Decks

For your weekly cleaning, start by taking everything out of your shower, from soap bars to razors and shampoo bottles. Simply leave these items nearby until you’re done washing your walk-in shower.

Step 2: Apply Cleaner

Next, pull the shower curtains aside and spray the walls of your shower. Let the cleaner sit for up to five minutes, giving it plenty of time to break down any soap scum on your shower walls. Apply cleaner to ceramic tiles to remove any buildup.

Hold off applying cleaner to the floor of your shower until the end. Cleaning solutions can make the shower floor slippery, and you’ll need to be in the shower to clean the walls effectively.

Step 3: Start Washing

• Shower walls: With a sponge in hand, start scrubbing the walls of your shower. Safe Step’s acrylic walls and lack of grout lines mean there are no hiding spots for dirt, grime or hard water stains. Typically, you’ll just need to give it a quick wipe, and you’re done. If it has been longer between cleanings, start scrubbing at the top and slowly work your way to the bottom. Avoid scrubbing in circles. The repetitive motion wastes energy and doesn’t reduce cleaning times.
• Fixtures: Next clean the shower head and knobs in your tub, as dirt can often be found lurking in these areas. Fortunately, all you need to use is simple soap and water—no special cleaners are required!
• Shower floor: Use a soft-bristled brush to remove any dirt from the shower floor.
• Shower doors: Lastly, if you have glass shower doors that need to be cleaned, spray with the vinegar solution and use a sponge, microfiber cloth or paper towels to clean the dirty glass.

Step 4: Rinse the Shower

After washing the shower and doors, run the water for a few minutes to banish any remaining grime or cleaning products.

Step 5: Dry the Shower

Give your shower a final once-over to remove any lingering grime. Then, use a medium-sized microfiber cloth to dry the shower to prevent mildew and bacterial growth.

Put your bathing supplies back in their correct spots for easy access the next time you shower.

If you notice some of your cleaning supplies running low, now is a great time to head down to the store or stock up on delivery items.

How To Prevent Mold in Showers

Preventative maintenance can limit cleaning times, reduce mold growth and help your bathroom stay fresher, longer.

• Turn on a fan or crack a window when showering to ensure proper ventilation.
• Use a squeegee to dry the shower after each use.
• Opt for a walk-in shower designed to resist mold. Seamless acrylic walls and sealed glass doors create a cleaner, healthier space.

Understanding Hard Water

The water in many American homes contains high concentrations of calcium and magnesium. This hard water provides some nutrients, but it can also cause staining and soap scum buildup. If there’s a substantial amount of buildup in your shower, it’s easy to address.

Simply apply baking soda liberally to the area to break down the stain. Let it soak for 15 minutes and then use a sponge to rinse it off. Repeat this process until your shower walls are grime-free.

Safe Step Walk-In Showers feature a nonporous gel coating designed to resist soap scum buildup, limiting the impact of hard water and making them easier to maintain.

Maintaining Grout

Grout is naturally porous, which means it absorbs dirt and grime easily. It’s sometimes tough to keep clean and often requires scrubbing. Our acrylic shower surrounds are designed without grout lines. They offer a smooth, seamless surface that’s incredibly easy to maintain.

Tips To Stay Safe During Shower Cleaning

1. Wear slip resistant footwear: Wearing shoes with good traction can reduce your risk of slipping on wet floors.
2. Take your time: Clean your shower in sections and take breaks to avoid overexerting yourself. Clean areas from a seated position where possible.
3. Use long-handled tools: Access hard-to-reach spots with ease by using long-handled cleaning tools.
4. Dry the floor: Wipe up any water immediately to limit slippery surfaces.
5. Ask for help: Even when your shower is designed for easy cleaning, mobility limitations can make it a difficult task to cross off your to-do list. Don’t hesitate to ask for help or hire a cleaning service.

Transform Your Bathroom With Safe Step

Although cleaning your walk-in shower can seem like a tiresome effort, it’s time well spent for a safer, more enjoyable bathing experience.

For any questions about walk-in shower or tub care, visit our FAQ page for helpful answers and tips.

If you’re interested in buying a walk-in shower that’s easy to clean and made in the USA, talk to an expert from Safe Step Tub today!