Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 6: Cleaning the drain
• Method 2 of 6: Cleaning the walls and pallet
• Method 3 of 6: Cleaning the taps
• Method 4 of 6: Cleaning the Sprayer
• Method 5 of 6: Cleaning the door
• Method 6 of 6: Washing the curtain and weight
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

You use the shower to wash yourself, but mold and dirt can also build up in the shower. While cleaning the shower can be tricky, it is well worth the effort to enjoy later. In this case, it is necessary to cleanse all parts of the shower.

Steps

Method 1 of 6: Cleaning the drain

1. 1 Remove hair from the drain hole. Remove the grate from the drain hole or use a long, thin object such as a crochet hook. Take a trash bag to put your hair in. Unscrew the grill or simply remove it, depending on the design. Remove hair from the grate and discard. Pull all hair out of the wire rack.
   • Brush hair from the drain grate every week to keep it clean.
2. 2 Use a drain cleaner. You can use a commercial cleaning product or make your own: dilute ¼ cup (60 ml) of ammonia with 1 liter of boiling water. Pour the mixture into the drain hole to dissolve any remaining dirt.
   • To prevent the drain from clogging, flush it with a solution once a month. In this case, the drain will remain clean and water will pass through well. If it clogs up too much, the help of a plumber may be needed.
3. 3 Rinse off dirt with hot water. Open the tap and flush the drain with clean water. If it does not pass water well, clean it again.

Method 2 of 6: Cleaning the walls and pallet

1. 1 Remove all unnecessary things from the shower stall. Remove bottles, washcloths, razors, soap, and other items from the shower. Wipe down plastic items to remove mold and excess moisture. Throw away empty containers and what you don't need. Don't clutter your shower with unnecessary items, or it will be harder to keep it in order.
2. 2 Wash the walls and pallet. Take a bucket or cup and rinse the walls and shower tray with hot water. It is also very convenient to use a hand shower for this. Don't try to wash everything clean - just rinse off hair and dirt.
   • Wash the walls and shower tray once a week between general cleaning to keep your shower clean. It is best to use a cleaning product that helps remove mold and soap suds.
   • Clean your shower once a month.
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   “The hair that adheres to the walls is best washed off with water. Then just clean the drain hole. "

   
   

   

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   Cleaning Professional Chris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, a Denver, Colorado-based cleaning service. Alpine Maids earned the Denver Best Cleaning Service Award in 2016 and has been rated A on the Angie’s List for more than five consecutive years. Chris received his BA from the University of Colorado in 2012.

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3. 3 Open the bathroom door. If it has a window, open it too to properly ventilate the room. Cleaning products can be hazardous if inhaled, so leave the bathroom if you feel dizzy or nauseous.
   • If your bathroom has a fan, turn it on to help ventilate the room.
4. 4 Divide the shower into three or four sections. Divide your shower stall mentally to make cleaning easier. In this case, the cleaning agent will not have time to dry before you apply it to the desired surface.
   • If you have a bathtub, divide it into separate sections as well.
5. 5 Apply the cleaner to the first section. Wait 5-10 minutes for it to take effect (unless a different time is indicated on the package).
   • Make sure the cleaning agent is suitable for the material of the shower. For example, do not use acids (vinegar, ammonia, or regular bath cleaners) to clean marble. In this case, choose a special product for marble.
   • Make your own cleaning solution: Mix 1 cup (240 ml) vinegar, 1/2 cup (90 grams) baking soda, 1 cup (240 ml) ammonia, and 5.5 liters hot water.
6. 6 Rub the surfaces with the cleaner. Take a sponge, rag, or soft brush and gently rub the product in a circular motion. If the shower is heavily soiled, periodically rinse with a sponge, rag or soft brush.
   • Do not use a stiff bristled brush or wire scouring pads, as they can scratch the walls and pallet.
7. 7 Wash the walls of the shower with clean water. Pour water from a cup or bucket over the walls of the shower and rinse off any remaining detergent and dirt.
   • If you have a hand shower, pour it over the wall.
   • If any dirt remains on the wall, rub the cleaner again and rinse it off.
8. 8 Wash the entire wall and pallet. Apply the cleaner to the next area, wait for it to work, rub the surface and rinse with water. Do this on all three or four sections of the wall.
9. 9 Wipe the cement with a bleach solution in water. If your shower has cement surfaces (such as tile joints), clean them with a brush dampened with bleach. Mix two parts water and one part bleach and wipe the resulting solution over the cement surface.
   • Use an old toothbrush for this.
   • Do not wipe the cement with a bleach solution in water at the same time you wash the walls of the shower with a cleaner. Bleach and cleaning agent can react with dangerous chemicals.
10. 10 Turn on the water to clean up the shower stall. Wait about a minute for the water to completely rinse off the bleach and other cleaning agents.

Method 3 of 6: Cleaning the taps

1. 1 Flush the taps. Sprinkle water over the taps to wet the surface and wash away debris and dirt.
   • Wash your taps once a week and remove stains and dirt from them. Faucets are often stained with toothpaste and soap and are easier to wash off while fresh.
2. 2 Mix vinegar and hot water in a 1: 1 ratio. Use white vinegar and hot water to make a cleaner and polish. The water should be hot, but not boiling.
3. 3 Dampen a cloth with the solution. Dip a rag in a mixture of vinegar and water. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot water.
4. 4 Dry the faucet to remove stains. Take a wet rag and use a circular motion to wipe away any stains from water, soap, toothpaste, and the like from the faucet.
   • Then wipe the faucet with a clean, dry cloth so that there are no streaks on it.

Method 4 of 6: Cleaning the Sprayer

1. 1 Take a 4 liter thick polyethylene bag and pour white vinegar into it. The amount of vinegar depends on the size of the shower head. It will take just enough vinegar to cover the side of the spray bottle where the water is pouring.
   • Any plastic bag will work, but it is best to use a thick plastic bag to prevent leaks.
   • Clean the spray nozzle once a month to keep water flowing and mold free.
2. 2 Place a spray bottle in a bag of vinegar. At the same time, its lower surface, from where water flows, should be immersed in vinegar. If necessary, add more vinegar to the bag.
3. 3 Tie the top of the bag with a large enough elastic band. Wrap a rubber band around the bag and the top of the spray bottle so that the bottom surface, from which the water pours out, remains completely submerged in the vinegar.
   • If you don't have a suitable elastic band, you can tie the bag with something else.
4. 4 Remove the nebulizer from the bag the next morning. Leave the spray bottle to soak in vinegar overnight. Take it out in the morning, pour out the vinegar and discard the used bag.
5. 5 Flush sprayer with clean water. Run water through a spray nozzle at full pressure. Wait one minute before taking a shower so that the water rinses off any remaining vinegar.

Method 5 of 6: Cleaning the door

1. 1 Rinse shower door. Take a cup or bucket and pour water over the shower door to rinse the debris off.
   • Rinse your shower door every week and wash it thoroughly once a month.
2. 2 Apply the cleaner. You can use a commercial product or make it yourself. To make a natural cleanser, take a glass (180 grams) of baking soda and add 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of white vinegar to it. Apply the mixture to the shower door.
3. 3 Set the timer for 1 hour. The cleaning agent takes some time to take effect. During this time, you can wash other parts of the shower stall.
4. 4 Wipe off the detergent with a soft cloth. Do not scrub the shower door with a brush or wire brush, as it is easy to scratch. Remove detergent and dirt with a soft cloth such as microfiber.
5. 5 Wash the door with clean water. Rinse the cleaner completely off the shower door.
6. 6 Wipe down the door with a clean, dry cloth. Remove any remaining water with a clean cloth to avoid streaks on the door.

Method 6 of 6: Washing the curtain and weight

1. 1 Remove the curtain with the weight. Be careful not to drag it across the floor.
   • The curtain may be clean and you don't need to wash it. The bottom weight is often dirty, but it is easy to clean.
   • If the weight is heavily soiled, replace it with a new one.
2. 2 Load the curtain and weights into the washing machine. Separate the curtain and weight and unfold them. Wrap them around a stirrer or, if the washing machine is not equipped with one, simply put them in the drum.
3. 3 Add 2-3 old towels. As the drum rotates, they will rub against the curtain and weight and help clean them. Use medium to large bath towels.
4. 4 Add a standard detergent. Unless otherwise indicated on the labels, you can add regular laundry detergent. Do not use fabric softener.
5. 5 Take a look at the labels for the recommended washing modes. If modes are not listed, wash as usual. If you wash one weight without a curtain and it is not colored, use the same setting as for bed linen (wash in hot water, you can add bleach if desired).
6. 6 Hang up the curtain and weights or dry them in the drum. Curtains and shower weights wrinkle easily, so follow the drying guidelines. If you decide to dry them in the washing machine, do so at 15 minute intervals as they will dry quickly.

Tips

• Use Rain X water repellent (“rain”) to prevent future water stains.
• Keep a rubber mop in the shower. Use a mop to wipe down the walls and glass every time you shower.
• Run the water after cleaning and check if it flows normally into the drain hole.
• Leave the bathroom door open after you shower to keep moisture out. You can also turn on the fan during and after showering. Sunlight also helps prevent mold growth.
• Open the curtain after leaving the shower to ensure it dries properly.

Warnings

• Never use wire scourers to clean the shower, or scrub the plastic tray with hard plastic scourers or brushes. Scratches can remain on the surface, which can collect water, dirt and mold.
• Leave the bathroom door open and properly ventilate. If you feel dizzy or nauseous, immediately open the door and get some fresh air.
• Typically, cleaners for hard water and soap stains contain strong acids. Handle them with care and wear gloves.
• Never mix different household cleaners, especially bleach and ammonia. If you use multiple products when cleaning the shower, rinse the first thoroughly and wait for the surface to dry before applying the next.
• Most mold products contain bleach.

What do you need

• Latex gloves
• Cleaning products, homemade or purchased
• Sponge or brush
• Old toothbrush or cement scraper
• White vinegar
• Cup or bucket
• Soft cloth rags
• Commercial shower cleaners (optional)