How to Care for Shower Seats

Shower seats are a useful addition to the shower as tools to help the elderly, physically challenged, or anyone who may need extra assistance in the shower. The main issue in caring for shower seats is keeping mold at bay, which gradually destroys surfaces. A shower is never on short supply of moisture, which mold thrives on. A few simple maintenance steps are all that is needed to protect and care for shower seats.

Things You'll Need

• Dry towel
• 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• Liquid soap
• Spray bottle
• Sponge

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wipe down the shower seat after each shower. Mold and mildew will form if moisture is left on the seat for long periods of time. Keep the shower seat dry to prevent the growth of mold, which will ruin the plastic.

   • 2

     Fill a plastic spray bottle with 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar and warm water. Spray down the shower seat with the vinegar cleaning mixture and wipe with a sponge. Rinse with warm water and dry with a towel. Use this vinegar spray once a week to help keep mold away.

   • 3

     Make a baking soda paste for visible mold and mildew. Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with a few tablespoons of water to make a paste. Add water until it becomes a thick paste consistency.

   • 4

     Use a sponge and wipe away visible mold or mildew stains with the backing soda paste. Rinse with warm water and dry with a towel.