Old Toothbrushes are a Tile’s Best Friend
A helpful hack for ceramic tile showers is to repurpose old toothbrushes as cleaning tools. A toothbrush’s flexible bristles are the perfect shape for getting in between your ceramic tiles, so you clean stains from mildew and soap scum. Before scrubbing, spray on your favorite Tub and Tile Cleaner, or distilled white vinegar. If the smell is too strong, feel free to dilute your vinegar in a 1:1 solution with water. White vinegar is safe on most bathroom surfaces, such as ceramic tile and fiberglass. It’s not good for marble, though. No matter your choice in cleaner, we recommend checking for surface compatibility in a small inconspicuous spot first, before cleaning the entire surface.
Use Baking Soda for Shower Floors
Thanks to its naturally abrasive texture, baking soda works wonders for cleaning your shower floor. It’s especially effective in fiberglass showers, whose floors are often lightly textured and take a little extra scrubbing to get clean. You can shake baking soda right onto the floor, then scrub with a brush, toothbrush, or rag. Rinse with hot water.
Wash Your Shower Curtain and Liner
Though you’ll want to check the manufacturer’s instructions first, most shower curtains and shower liners are machine washable. Plastic shower curtain liners are mildew magnets and should be washed regularly, or replaced when needed. If you want to splurge, try investing in a mildew resistant shower curtain liner, which lasts longer and helps discourage build up.