--- title: Ways to Keep that Shower Looking New description: One of the most popular home improvement projects is a bathroom remodel. --- [Skip to Main Content](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/blog/p.200103000/ways-to-keep-that-shower-looking-new#main-content) [![Miller Home Renovations Logo](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/hubfs/logo.svg)](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/) Toggle Menu - [Showers](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/showers) - [Bathtubs](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/bathtubs) - [Conversions](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/conversions) - [Accessibility](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/accessibility) - About - [About us](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/about-us) - [Blog](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/blog) - [Reviews](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/reviews) - [FAQs](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/frequently-asked-questions) - [Service Areas](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/service-areas) - [Financing](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/offers/financing) - [Warranty](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/offers/warranty) - [Offers](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/offers) - [Contact Us](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/contact-us) - [Reviews](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/reviews) - [![](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=15&height=15&name=phone.png) (360) 218-2908](tel:+13602182908) - [![](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=15&height=15&name=phone.png) (503) 389-3883](tel:+15033893883) - [![](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=15&height=15&name=phone.png) WA (360) 218-2908](tel:+13602182908) - [![](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=15&height=15&name=phone.png) OR (503) 389-3883](tel:+15033893883) [Get a Quote](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/contact-us) # Ways to Keep that Shower Looking New [Ken Miller](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/blog/author/ken-miller) Jan 3, 2020, 12:00:00 AM ![Tub to Shower Conversion with Clean Shower Door](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6a941f0d-7ff7-4424-abcf-96c44ee5601a.jpg "Tub to Shower Conversion with Clean Shower Door") One of the most popular home improvement projects is a bathroom remodel. Part of what makes them so popular is the ability to spring for a [tub-to-shower conversion](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/conversions/tub-to-shower-conversions/) or a replacement shower. This kind of change can completely transform the bathroom and have you feeling like it’s a new home all over again. While that new shower installation you just got may look great now, it won’t stay that way for much longer unless you establish and maintain a cleaning routine. Over time, problems like soap scum, mildew, and other stains can take root and have that new shower look like a decrepit mess. That’s why the team at Miller Home Renovations would like to share our top tips for keeping that new shower clean and beautiful. ### Our Top 8 Steps to a Clean Shower The good news for homeowners is the following tips can help you whether your shower installation is brand new or you’ve had the same shower for 20 years.  - **Start With a Rinse:** Before you concern yourself with any other tips, take the time to give everything from the tiles to the glass doors a quick rinse. This can remove the top layers of any grime and hair that is starting to build up. It’s best if you have a detachable showerhead, but a bucket full of clean water will get the job done. - **Pay Attention to the Shower Curtain:** Over time, the shower curtain is going to accumulate germs, grime, and other unpleasant things. That’s why you should periodically wash the curtain with a few old towels to remove those layers. Make sure to air-dry the curtain instead of chucking it in the dryer. - **What About Shower Doors:** For those with shower doors, you’ll want to use this handy trick to combat problems such as smearing and limescale. Spray a can of WD-40 onto the shower door and then wipe it off with a paper towel after approximately 20 minutes has passed. You’ll be amazed by the shine left behind. - **Prevent the Mildew:** Mildew is easier to fight when it never has a chance to show up. You can prevent mildew by soaking the freshly cleaned shower curtain in a bowl of water and salt. - **Invest in Sponges:** Those dishwashing sponges can work for your shower as well. Choose your desired cleaning mixture and go to work. The brush makes for light work during the cleaning. - **Showerheads Need Love Too**: As the months go by, the showerhead can get shower scum buildup just like the rest of the shower. To fight this, all you need to fill a sandwich bag with baking soda and vinegar and leave it on overnight. The next morning you’ll see that shower scum fall right off. - **Use a Squeegee:** You can get these from a hardware store or online. They not only help with regular windows and windshields, but they also work miracles on any other glass surface that makes up your shower such as a shower door or glass shower walls. By removing the excess water from the glass you can ensure no smudges are left behind. - **Vinegar:** Yes it works specifically for the showerhead, but if you put vinegar and water in a spray bottle you end up with a powerful cleaner that is sure to remove even the toughest stains and scum buildup. Keep this handy and you’ll never go wrong. ### Showers and More with Miller Home Renovations While showers are an ideal feature for most households, you may want to consider a [shower-to-tub conversion](https://www.millerhomerenovations.net/conversions/shower-to-tub-conversions/) if the idea of a luxurious bath is appealing. The team at Miller Home Renovations is here to help our customers with all of their bathroom needs. We proudly offer high-quality products backed by superior installations done in as little as one or two days. If your shower is damaged or just can’t get clean then consider a replacement shower from Miller Home Renovations. 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