CLEANING the bathroom is a massive task and can be time consuming but it must be done.
A squeaky clean shower can make the whole bathroom look fresher so how do you clean a shower?
How to clean a shower?
First things first, remove everything from the shower to give you a blank space to work with.
You will need:
- Cleaning fluid (natural or chemical)
- Sponge
- Squeegee
- Plastic mesh scrubber
- Toothbrush
- Rubber gloves
- Microfibre cloth
When you're all prepped, cleaning just takes patience and elbow grease and your shower will be sparkling in no time.
Don't forget to ventilate the room as best as you can when using chemicals, take breaks and don't mix products with bleach and ammonia.
Shower head
Cleaning the shower head is often one of the first tasks people look at when starting.
Limescale can build up around the head making it less powerful and directing your water off in odd directions.
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The safest and easiest way to do this is by removing the head from the pipe, this is usually a simple unscrewing.
You can clean the head easily with white vinegar if the limescale isn't too bad – just leave the shower in a bucket of vinegar for half an hour.
Remove the head and rinse before cleaning any tough bits with vinegar and a toothbrush (we don't recommend using your current brush).
If the limescale build up is more substantial or you don't want the vinegar smell, buy a specialist limescale cleaner.
Spray the head with the cleaner and use a gentle sponge and your toothbrush to remove any build-up, rinse and reattach your head.
Drain
The shower drain is a dark and dank area of the shower which most of us avoid cleaning on a regular basis.
The good thing is there are many ways to clean a drain, but they each require you to get a bit grubby.
Put your rubber gloves on and lift the drain trap, remove any hair or debris caught and clean it.
If the blockage is lower down, use a drain snake to clear the pipes before pouring your cleaner.
Use boiling water to help dissolve any soap scum and begin shifting dirt.
Follow the instructions on your drain cleaner or for a natural option mix white vinegar and baking soda, let this sit in the drain for 15 minutes and then rinse with more boiling water.
If this doesn't help improve the speed of drainage or there is still a blockage, call a plumber.
Glass
Glass is relatively easy to clean as the flat surface lets you move quickly over the shower.
Limescale and water marks can quickly make your shower look dirty, so using a squeegee after each shower is a great preventative measure.
Use a soft sponge and spray your cleaner over the glass, use circular motions to break down any limescale build-up.
Once the shower is clear, rinse with water then squeegee the water away so you don't undo all your hard work.
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Tiles
Grim and dirt can easily cling to grout and tiling, allowing mould to grow in some cases.
Start by spraying your tiles with hot water – as hot as the shower will go – to loosen any dirt and open the pores in the grout.
Next, get your cleaner (be it a homemade vinegar-water mix or shop bought) and coat your tiles with it.
Leave this to sit for ten minutes before starting on the grout, scrubbing with a toothbrush but avoid the tiles themselves so you don't scratch it.
If you have a softer scrubber use this over the whole tiled area to dislodge any dirt.
Rinse the sides and wipe dry with a microfibre cloth.
Shower curtain
Luckily shower curtains are super easy to wash, many are washing machine safe.
Remove the curtain from the pole carefully and place in the washer on a warm temperature.
Use a gentle liquid detergent for the cycle and simply hang back up after it is finished.
The trick to keeping shower curtains clean is to wash regularly and allow to dry thoroughly.
Damp patches let mould grow so open your curtain out to dry if possible.
Shower tray
Finally, your shower tray will also need cleaning, especially after cleaning everything else.
Gentle perseverance is the best course of action with shower trays.
Rinse or wipe away any dirt with hot water.
Spray soap scum or limescale patches with cleaning fluid and leave to sit for five minutes.
Wipe this away with the sponge, or scrub away if it's a bit more stubborn.
Once the dirt has lifted, rinse well and leave to air dry.
How to get rid of mould in the shower?
Mould is rife in showers at they have the perfect conditions for it to grow.
Vinegar once again can be a great option if you're going down the natural route for cleaning.
If not bleach will do the trick to kill off any mould.
Pour a mixture of water and bleach on any affected areas, making sure to wear gloves.
If the grout is growing mould, grab your toothbrush and scrub with bleach mix.
Take regular fume breaks, keep the bathroom ventilated and wear glasses as well as gloves if possible.
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Rinse away the mould and bleach after cleaning, if it's still there the grout or sealant may need replacing.
Use an extractor fan or keep windows open when showering to stop mould growing.
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