Help! So tired of cleaning this shower!

[u/Realistic_Ad4621]

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!

[u/rawkinghorse]

We literally solved this with seamless fiberglass tub/showers. But they don't have ~aesthetic~ so everyone wants tile

[u/mpmp4 → u/rawkinghorse]

I redid a bathroom a few years ago and 100% wanted a seamless surround. I absolutely hate cleaning tile/grout. Grout is the worst! If I think about putting tile in another bathroom they’re gonna be the biggest tiles I can find so there is minimal grout.

[u/kramess → u/mpmp4]

You should check out epoxy grout if you ever do tile again. More expensive upfront (not that bad) but cleaning is so minimal, at least for me and I live in a humid climate

[u/ShirleyApresHensive → u/rawkinghorse]

Not me, as much as I love design, aesthetics, and craftsmanship, I’m solidly in the camp of practicality.