Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Cleaning your bathtub and shower is a difficult chore. After all, there's a lot of ground to cover, and it might take a lot of elbow grease—and muscle—to get the job done. It's no wonder, therefore, that many individuals put off washing until noticeable soap scum has developed on the surface.

How Frequently Should You Clean Your Shower or Bathtub?

Finally, cleaning your bathtub or shower on a weekly basis is the best way to keep these troubles at bay. "Start by eliminating all the goods you have—shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and so on," Ricky Regalado, proprietor of Rozalado Services and Route, suggests. Then, he recommends spraying the space with a cleaning solution from top to bottom, covering all surfaces.

Cleaning the Bathtub, Shower, and Shower Head

However, soap scum isn't the only thing that accumulates in bathtubs and showers. Water deposits and skin cells blend with soap and, in a humid atmosphere, create mold, mildew, and bacteria—things you don't want in your home, according to Mary Cherry, owner of Evie's Cleaning Company. Furthermore, water deposits may harm your surfaces and hardware, such as your faucet, handle, and showerhead, requiring you to repair them more often.

The showerhead is an often-overlooked section of the shower to clean—and it's really simpler to get shining than you may imagine. You can even clean it using ingredients from your pantry. According to Vianney Garcia, quality control manager at Rozalado Cleaning, combine baking soda and vinegar in a bag, gently pouring the vinegar. "When mixing this combination, gently and carefully pour the vinegar into the bag since it may generate a boiling effect and early foaming when it rapidly bonds with the baking soda," Garcia says. Attach the bag to the showerhead with a rubber bend and soak it for at least three hours, preferably overnight. Then, carefully remove the bag and clean the shower head to remove any tartar residue. To finish the cleaning procedure, turn on the shower and let it run for a few minutes.

Selecting the Best Cleaner

Cherry adds that the sort of cleaning you use should be determined by the surface. "Tiles constructed of stone, such as marble or travertine, need specific cleansers," she says. "This implies you should avoid using anything acidic or abrasive, such as vinegar." Cherry also recommends against using melamine sponges while scrubbing since they are harsh and might cause harm.

Look for a solution that enables you to spray and move away before utilizing all of your muscle. "Letting the product work its magic on the surface equals less effort for you," she explains.

Remember to Remove Your Shoes

Finally, while cleaning, remove your shoes before entering your bathtub or shower to avoid adding new germs to the surface. However, you should not go barefoot. "You don't want to get all of the scum, germs, and bacteria on your bare feet, particularly if you have a cut," Cherry adds, recommending putting towels beneath your feet to protect them while also preventing slipping and falling.