Make a plan, set your target, and then make a buying decision regarding the type of shower door for your bathroom. What if we make all the requirements fulfilled yet do not see a desired hassle-free bathroom? Such a big disappointment, isn’t it? Wait a minute, don’t call yourself a loser in this game yet! It’s all about strategy and smart work.
When it comes to glass shower door installation, many of us prefer a choice that requires low maintenance and cleaning. After comprehensive research, GlassGenius has brought a list of 8 types of shower doors that offers convenience of use and ease in cleaning.
Factors that ease down the shower door cleaning
Following are the five key factors that were taken under observation while deciding about these Shower Door types being the easiest to clean choices:
- Shower Door Type, Design
- Shower Glass Type & Design
- The visible area it covers
- Stain-resistant Glass Coating
- Hardware & Structure
1. Fixed Shower Screen
A frameless fixed glass shower panel is the easiest to clean shower door type for its simplest design as it remains firm in its place and has a minimal glass surface. For this reason, a fixed shower screen is the best choice to give a clean and hassle-free shower experience. Particularly, if you buy the fixed shower glass panel with ShowerGuard protection coating, the cleaning of the glass panel will be done in a few seconds with only a piece of dry cloth.
Avg. cleaning time: Less than 5 minutes
What Makes it Easiest to Clean?
- Simplicity in design
- Zero movement
- Less surface without joints
- Minimal metal involvement
Process to Clean
- Make a white vinegar solution
- Spray it over the shower screen very well and rest it for a few minutes
- Use a damp non-scratch sponge and apply softly over the glass panel
- Apply a dry cloth
2. Frameless Shower Door
The second most favorite shower door that requires low maintenance is the frameless one. It doesn’t allow any rust or grime buildup because of the lack of a metal frame. However, frameless glass doors are a bit expensive due to the thick glass requirements. Above all, when it comes to a clean bathroom design, a frameless shower door is always preferred by interior design experts because only a single wipe of wet cloth can do a great job.
Avg. cleaning time: 8 to 10 minutes
What Makes it the Second easiest to Clean?
- Complete Frameless Design
- A frameless enclosure is usually made of tempered glass
- No rough surface
Process to Clean
- Spray solution of white vinegar
- Let it soak for 5 minutes based on the level of stain or soap buildup
- Use a damp squeegee or sponge smoothly
- Spray soap-scum cleaner
- Apply dry cloth after 2 minutes.
3. Swinging Shower Doors
Due to its easy opening and closing feature, swinging shower doors are ranked in 3rd place for ease of cleaning. It usually uses a stainless steel shower door knob or handle for ease of door swing.
Avg. cleaning time: 10 to 12 minutes
What Makes it Easy to Clean?
- The door can open or close in a way to be washed out easily
- Simple design & structure
Process to Clean
- Spray a solution made of water and baking soda
- Wait for 10 minutes
- Apply a damp sponge nicely
- Clean with a dry piece of fabric
4. Corner Shower Enclosure
As the corner shower enclosure has to be firm with special hardware and metal side racks, it’s a bit challenging to clean such shower doors.
Avg. cleaning time: 10 to 15 minutes
What Makes it Easy to Clean?
- Less surface area
Process to Clean
- Apply the spray of vinegar solution throughout the walls, floor, and the glass enclosure
- Scrub the tiles nicely to clean grout
- Apply damp sponge nicely to get a cleaner effect
- Clean with a dry cloth
5. Neo Angle Showers
It’s a quite different design and harder to clean. However, if GlassShield protection coating is applied, the Neo Angle Shower cleaning becomes much easier.
Avg. cleaning time: 10 to 15 minutes
What Makes it Easy to Clean?
- A specific & small enclosed area
Process to Clean
- Spray over the shower glass including the metal hardware
- Apply dry clean cloth over the glass after 10 minutes and over the hardware after 15 minutes.
6. Steam Showers
It’s a luxury shower type that is very expensive but highly functional. It not only gives a relaxing feel but also benefits by providing a great sense of healing power and refreshing the brain. However, the downside is that it is very hard to clean because it covers the whole space from top to bottom.
Avg. cleaning time: 15 to 20 minutes
Why is it hard to Clean?
- Takes full space from the floor to the roof
- Requires additional cleaning tools
Process to Clean
- Spray the antibacterial cleaner over the floor, wall, and glass enclosure and rest it for 5 minutes
- Scrub the tiles and inside of the steam enclosure
- Rinse the whole surface including tiles and floor
- Apply the dry cloth to clean the steam shower glass enclosure
- Switch exhaust fan on to expel the unpleasant odor
7. Semi-Frameless Shower Door
The more metal means the more difficult cleaning and maintenance of glass shower enclosures. Obviously, glass is an easy-to-clean material. So, a semi frameless shower door gives a tough challenge to clean.
Avg. cleaning time: 15 to 20 minutes
Why is it hard to Clean?
- Grim develops over the frame border
Process to Clean
- Make a mixture of dishwashing soap, vinegar, and water.
- Spray it nicely on the shower door glass as well as its metal framing part.
- Wait for 10 minutes to let it clean
- Spot the tiny hidden areas favorite for the mildew or grime buildup on the metal frame and floor tiles and scrub them
- Apply damp sponge to clean it well
- Clean with the dry piece of cloth to finish cleaning
8. Sliding Shower Doors
The hardest to clean shower door type is the sliding shower door because it has a metallic guide rail which is a safe haven for rust or grime build-up. For that reason, scrubbing is a must to keep this type of shower door clean and avoid massive cleaning hassle.
Why is it the Hardest to Clean?
- The bottom guide rail is a safe haven for grime build-up
- Metal roller and support is hard to clean and maintain
Process to Clean
The process is the same as that we use to clean Semi-frameless shower enclosures.
Tips to Keep the Shower Doors Brand New Always
- Make a habit of rapid cleaning with a soft dry cloth right after taking a shower
- Never ignore grout between tiles when cleaning shower enclosure
- Use glass cleaning squeegee to keep the enclosure dry
- Let the air nicely circulate throughout the bathroom to keep it dry
Bottomline:
Spending big bucks on lavish products like shower doors cannot be as easily done as stated in words. Especially, when the frustration doesn’t end even after the successful installation of the shower door. After all, the goal is to keep the bathroom interior clean and dashing. Hope this blog will help you to find a tip or two to get a right pick.
