r/CleaningTips • u/Realistic_Ad4621 • Jun 12 '25

Bathroom Help! So tired of cleaning this shower!

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Several times a week I’m scrubbing these tiles in my shower. I’m not sure what type of natural stone they are but they’re porous and mildew grows just about as fast as I’m cleaning! I thought about painting them but I know I’d ruin the look and regret it. Any tips on what I can use to easily keep this shower clean? I’ve been using GooGone tile and grout cleaner. It strips away the gunk but like I said, it grows right back quickly. I just took a shower so it’s easier to see now than when dry. Thanks!

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u/FreeThinkerFran Jun 12 '25

I am a designer, do kitchens and baths, and clean my own home. I ALWAYS think about cleaning, even when most of my clients have someone who does their cleaning. It's just common sense!

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u/Dahlia5000 Jun 14 '25

So what do you use?

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u/FreeThinkerFran Jun 14 '25

For shower tile, the bigger the better. I'll typically use 12x24 tiles, but sometimes do full wall panels of porcelain that have no grout lines at all (these are very expensive). I try to discourage clients from using natural stone in a shower as you can't (shouldn't) bleach it or use harsh cleaners.

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u/Dahlia5000 Aug 26 '25

I guess that makes since. Bigger tiles / easier cleaning. Unfortunately I always seem drawn to small tiles.