How to Clean Shower Tiles

If you really think about how many times your shower gets used in one week, or a month, or even a year, it will be obvious to you why it takes so much work to keep the tile and grout sparkling! So between the everyday use, the naturally damp environment that aids in the growth of mildew and even your water supply, your bathroom tile could become one of the most unsightly items in your house, if you don’t take the time to care for it properly.

Here are a few tips to maintaining the beauty of your spa-like retreat:

• To minimize mold, mildew and the build-up of germs you should try to leave the shower as dry as possible when you are finished by:
  
  
  • Squeegeeing the water off the walls, floor and door or wiping the areas with a towel to remove any leftover condensation
    
    
  • Leaving a bathroom window open for an hour or so or running your vent van to help reduce the humidity
    
    
  • Leaving the shower curtain ajar to disperse the humidity
    
    
    
• You may be adding to your shower tile problems without realizing it – by taking a look at the products you use in the shower (like soaps and shampoo’s):
  
  
  • A bar of soap can leave behind soap scum on the soap dish – by switching to a liquid body wash or gel you can eliminate the risk
    
    
  • If you notice that light tiles or grout is turning colors – it could be the result of dyes from your shampoo or conditioner
    
    
  • Where you store your bath products in the shower can aid in the growth of mildew too. Water can collect under the bottles if they are stored on a solid bottom shelf. A better idea would be to use a shower caddy with slats so excess water can run off
    
    
    
• “Spot Cleaning” with a shower spray solution that is safe for your family and for your type of tile as per the manufacturers recommendations just a few times a week will help reduce the buildup of mold and mildew