How to Keep Your Shower Clean Daily With Low Effort Tasks

Rinse Walls With a High Pressure Handheld Shower Head

Having a handheld shower head will make cleaning the shower much easier, so if you don't already own this useful extension, consider investing in one that offers a high-pressure setting.

Once you have a handheld shower head, use the highest pressure setting and spray down the walls after every shower. This will loosen and rinse any hair, dust, or soap accumulated on the walls.

Squeegee the Shower After Rinsing

The secret to a cleaner shower is to make sure it stays dry. Mildew and grout thrive in damp environments, so wiping water off the walls will help prevent its spread. Mold also grows on wet grout and mildew, so it's important to make sure it doesn't make it to that stage.

Instead of spending hours scrubbing grime and water deposits later, devote 30 seconds to wiping down the shower with a squeegee after a quick spray down. This minimalist squeegee with a bamboo handle makes this daily task feel like less of a chore.

Spritz On a Daily Cleaning Spray

After each shower, spray this eucalyptus-scented cleanser onto the walls—and that's it. No scrubbing necessary, the solution will dissolve soap scum. Pair the squeegee above with this magic shower spray and you'll be able to avoid the dreaded deep-clean for months.

Ventilate the Room

An effortless trick for maintaining a cleaner shower is to ventilate. For one, keep a bathroom window open for a few hours after use. This allows any lingering moisture to evaporate with the breeze from outside. Just ensure the weather permits this!

Also, keep the actual shower door or curtain open. This daily habit will leave more room for air to circulate, resulting in a dryer shower that will prevent mildew and mold from growing.

Erase Away the Grime As You See It

Earlier this year, I discovered the secret to a cleaner shower curtain: the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. In mere minutes, this scrubber removes months' worth of mildew with the least amount of effort possible. If you can't toss your shower curtain liner into the washing machine, don't worry, this is the answer.

Stop Soap Scum and Mineral Deposits

If you live in an area with hard water, you're no stranger to mineral deposits on your glass shower doors. To prevent the buildup from forming in the first place, try this trick from our home director Stephanie Sisco: Apply a squirt of Rain-X Original Glass Treatment to the door every three months to repel water in the first place.

Install a Shower Head Filter

You might not realize it, but there could be mold growing on the inside of your shower head. Cleaning this part can significantly improve water flow and maintain water purity, making it easier to maintain shower cleanliness. After all, who wants dirty water spraying in their shower, right?

While you should clean your shower head at least once every other month, installing a high-quality shower head filter can actually prevent buildup in the first place. This one from VivaSpring prevents the growth of scale, algae, fungi, and bacteria.