The Best Way to Keep Your Shower Cubicle Clean and Free from Mildew

Showers aren't just practical spaces where we perform the necessities of personal hygiene; they are also places where we get ready for an exciting day or relax after a hard-working day ? they are places of comfort as well. Many modern showers have luxurious features or are designed in a stylish manner, and this makes the shower an essential and much enjoyed modern luxury.

However, finding that you have to shower in a cabin that has been poorly maintained or improperly cleaned takes away a lot of the appeal, and the prospect of constantly scrubbing the dirt away is equally unappealing. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to maintain your shower in an easy way. Here's the best way to keep your shower cubicle clean and free from mildew.

Soap scum

Soap and shampoo begets foam which, after showering, is full of dead skin cells and hair; clean this up right away, because it tends to build up and thus becomes harder and harder to clean. Often, vinegar and water can easily take care of the problem ? if you choose to use a commercial cleaner, ensure it is non-abrasive.

Mildew

Mildew is not only a problem when it comes to the aesthetics of your bathroom, it also poses a serious problem when it comes to smell and ? perhaps most importantly ? your health. A small amount of bleach mixed in water and used with an old toothbrush will easily take care of the first signs of mould and mildew.

Glass panels

The kind of water that you have (hard or soft), as well as soap and shampoo marks, are the greatest enemy here. Use vinegar in water or lemon juice to clean; the mild acid takes care of it'swiftly.

Doors

The seal at the bottom of the door is often ignored ? but that's where dirt easily accumulates. A good brush with hard bristles can help remove any dirt or residue.

The plumbing

The plumbing is more important than you think, although it's easy to overlook as it is hidden. Prevention is the key here: use a good chemical cleaner or, alternatively, pour baking soda down the hole on a regular basis.

Here's the true secret to well-maintained shower cubicles: create a habit and routine. The simple act of quickly rinsing away most of the dirt and soap after each shower, followed by a quick drying with a clean, absorbent cloth (which takes less than a minute) will help you immensely ? that annoying weekly scrubbing session will be reduced to a quick cleaning operation that will save you lots of time and energy. It's really much easier than you think; it's just a matter of thorough care on a continuous and regular basis.