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How Do I Clean and Maintain my Walk-in Shower
Your Questions, Answered by Our In-House Experts:
Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning and Maintaining your Walk-in Shower
Keeping your accessible walk-in shower clean and well-maintained is essential for ensuring safety, hygiene, and long-term durability. Regular cleaning helps prevent the build-up of limescale, soap scum, and mould, which can make surfaces slippery and unhygienic. By following simple maintenance steps, you can keep your shower fresh, functional, and easy to use. Below, we’ve answered some common questions to help you care for your accessible shower, ensuring it remains a safe and comfortable space for everyday use.
To keep your shower hygienic and safe, wipe down surfaces after each use and do a thorough clean at least once a week. Regular maintenance helps prevent slippery surfaces and bacterial build-up.
Use a squeegee or a soft cloth to remove excess water from shower walls, grab rails, and screens after each use. A weekly clean with a mild limescale remover or a vinegar solution will help keep surfaces clear.
Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach or abrasive scrubbing pads, as they may damage non-slip flooring, glass coatings, and accessible fixtures. Use non-abrasive, pH-neutral cleaners or natural alternatives like vinegar and baking soda.
Use a drain cover to catch hair and debris, and clean it regularly. Flush the drain with hot water and a mild cleaning solution periodically to prevent blockages.
Ensure good ventilation by keeping windows open or using an extractor fan. For stubborn mould, use a mild antibacterial cleaner or a mix of white vinegar and water, applying it to affected areas before wiping away.
Wipe down grab rails, seats, and handles with a damp cloth and mild disinfectant to remove soap residue and bacteria. Avoid excessive moisture build-up around fittings to prevent deterioration.
If your shower has a fold-down or freestanding seat, clean it regularly with a non-abrasive cleaner. Ensure hinges and joints are free from soap build-up and limescale to maintain smooth operation.
Yes, to maintain good water pressure and hygiene, soak the showerhead in a vinegar solution every few months to dissolve limescale and bacteria.
After use, leave the door or curtain slightly open to allow airflow. Regular cleaning, along with placing an open container of baking soda in the bathroom, can help absorb excess moisture and odours.
Regularly check for any loose grab rails, worn-out seals, or cracks in non-slip flooring. Keeping surfaces clean and dry will help prevent slips and falls. If you notice any damage to fixtures or safety features, arrange for repairs as soon as possible.
These questions were answered by Matt McDermott, our Managing Director. You can read more about Matt here.
Matt McDermott - Managing Director
Having started out as an installer over 25 years ago, I developed extensive product and installation knowledge which is necessary to deliver a quality bathroom solution.
Over the last 5 years I have worked for leading names in the industry, where I further developed my project and site management knowledge and feel that I am able to offer Life Quality Bathing's customers the expert technical advice they need and deserve to make an informed decision for their needs. We understand that a major home improvement such as this can be stressful but we aim to deliver a seamless service, from initial contact through to completion, with minimal disruption. Our focus is complete customer satisfaction above all else, and we want our products and services to improve your quality of life.