This shower cleaning tool could be all that stands between you and serious mildew problems.
Here’s how to do it rightyes, every time you shower.
But is it necessary to squeegee after every shower, or is a once-over during your weeklybathroom cleaning sessionsufficient?
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Why Use a Squeegee?
They aren’t just for clear glass showers!
Plus, there are several benefitsbeyond a sparkling shower door to consider.
So when it comes time to clean the shower properly, there will be less scrubbing to do.
They’re an affordable solution:Squeegees cost between $10 and $30.
Getting professional mildew or mold remediation costs much more.
Regular squeegeeing improves a showers appearance and longevity.
How Often Should You Squeegee the Shower?
Routinely using a squeegee after showering makes it easier to deep clean the shower on cleaning day.
The best time to clean the shower is right after its been used.
If you forget to squeegee the shower after one useit is no big deal.
But the more frequently you squeegee, the cleaner the shower will be overall.
Which Shower Materials Should You Squeegee?
Squeegees are widely effective, including for showers and baths made with tiles, natural stone, and fiberglass.
Materials like glass ortile with groutthat areprone to moldwill benefit from regular squeegeeing after each shower.
Theres also the matter of the shower entrance to considershower curtainsdont require squeegeeing like a glass shower door does.
And remember, there’s no benefit in using a dirty cleaning tool.
