Sweaty, dirty, grimy, and grungy are ways that can describe you but shouldn't describe your shower. If they do it is definitely time you took action. Clearing the shower of shampoo bottles, sponges, razors, body rinses, bath mats, hanging towels, and the shower curtain is only the beginning. Cleaning your shower every once in a while is a necessity. Mildew, lime, rust, hair and soap scum build up. The longer you let it build up, the more there will be and the harder it is to clean. Face it, when you're dirty and sweaty cleaning the shower is the last thing on your mind. You don't want to wait til you're in that situation, walking into your shower, before you consider cleaning it. Tackle the job with the right arsenal of tools: rubber gloves, sponge, bucket, l[ [long handled brush,]] white vinegar, cleanser, toothpick, soft scrub or whatever else your list designates. Your main goal is to get rid of the grime and make your bathroom as clean and enjoyable as possible. A shower can be a chore to keep clean . You use it everyday. Dirt, mildew, and dank odors can quickly take over. Spraying a disinfectant or an antibacterial agent can discourage the growth of mildew but sooner rather than later you're gonna need to completely clean everything to get the walls, tiles, and fixtures looking their best. You're going to want to make the shower look and feel its best so you come out of it feeling your best. Set a time, assemble your tools, and get your shower cleaning party started. You use it everyday. Dirt, mildew, and dank odors can quickly take over. Spraying a disinfectant or an antibacterial agent can discourage the growth of mildew but sooner rather than later you're gonna need to completely clean everything to get the walls, tiles, and fixtures looking their best. Set a time, assemble your tools, and get your shower cleaning party started.

Remove the shower head from the wall and set it in a bowl of pure vinegar. Let it soak completely immersed for a few hours or overnight depending on how dirty it is. wikihow.com<ref> Take a tooth brush and scrub its holes until they are clean. If holes remain clogged or green try removing residue with a toothpick or pin. Rinse shower head and place it back on its attachment. You can achieve an added shine by spraying the head with Windex and polishing it. The same can be done with all of the other metal fixtures. Before tackling the drain you'll want to put on your rubber gloves. Use your fingers or a sturdy hook to "yank" all the hair and foreign debris out of the drain. Once the top of the drain is clear you may need a "Zip it" to complete the task. It's a plastic strip designed to remove hair stuck deep within the drain.<ref>wikihow.com<ref> Keep the rubber gloves on while using the "Zip it" to remove any hair that may be stuck in the drain pipe.It is better to be safe than sorry. Besides you're not really going to want to touch anything that comes out of the drain with your bare hands.

Use vinegar solution or a commercial cleanser to clean the drain and floor of the shower. Take a tooth brush and scrub holes of the drain until they are clean. If they remain dirty, clogged, or green try removing residue with a toothpick or pin. Rinse the drain and wipe surrounding area and floor dry. You can achieve an added shine by spraying the drain with Windex and polishing it as you did with the shower head. Once you've finished rinsing everything, pad it dry to discourage mold growth.

Before cleaning the shower remove all unnecessary objects: shampoo, soap, sponges, shower gel and other items. Gather everything and put it into a box or bucket. Throw away empty containers and disposables. Remove the shower or bath mat. Scrub the shower tiles and tubwith an appropriate cleanser to loosen dirt, [mold]], and water stains. Use a cleanser, toilet bowl cleaner, Soft Scrub or gel depending on whether you need to be careful of an acrylic finish. If you are unsure what type of cleanser to use read the label. Abrasive cleansers aren't necessary for vinylor enamel surfaces. Let the cleanser sit on the surface for fifteen minutes. Continue to scrub down the walls, tub, and tiles with a long handled brush or sponge with your hands protected by rubber gloves. Mold, mildew, and stains should be easily cleaned away. Rinsing after scrubbing should expose a clean, shiny, inviting shower. Maintain your shower with a daily rinse. Use a bucket, pail, cup, or can for rinsing shower walls and floor. Be sure to remove hair debris, shampoo, and any remaining residue as not to create future problems. After the first scrub and rinse it will become clear whether you need to use harsher measures for water spots, mildew, and cleaning your shower curtains.

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Mildew can be a problem that persists after the first cleaning. If so you'll want to try a mildew spray or a vinegar based cleaning solution that does the trick. Use vinegar and hot water to remove both mildew and hard water deposits. If the initial scrubbing reveals mildew is more stubborn than expected you'll want to try a mixture of 1 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup cup baking soda, and a gallon of water. www.wikihow.com<ref>. You'll need your rubber gloves. Apply mixture to walls with a sponge or a long handled scrub brush. Vigorous scrubbing should remove mildew and water deposits. Wiping down walls and basins afterward and every time you use the shower will prevent mildew growth. You can clean a glass shower door with vinegar and hot water or toilet bowl cleaner. <ref>www.wikihow.com<ref>. Shower curtains can be washed in the washing machine with laundry detergent. If you're cleaning walls of tiles, fiberglass, porcelain, acrylic, marble, stone, or cement you'll want to run the hot water at its hottest to create steam. The steam will rise to loosen dirt, scum, and any stain. Use the same vinegar based cleaner to clean the walls, soft scrub, toilet bowl cleaner, or cleansing gel. Whatever is more conducive to clean the material and successful in removing more stubborn stains.

"Read labels on cleansers." . "Keep shower dry. Wipe down walls after showering." "Prevent mildew by leaving shower door open. Sunlight also prevents mildew." "Quickly rinse or scrub down the walls of shower your after you use it, while you're in it."