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Shower doors: So easy to wipe down and walk away from, confident that your bathroom is clean. Unfortunately, glass is actually a porous material that loves to collect soap scum, dead skin, bacteria, hard minerals and all kinds of other goodies when you shower. Not all doors come with a sealant, and even those that do need to be re-sealed every one to five years. Plus, shower doors can be prone to breaking, and older (or cheaper) models aren’t necessarily laminated glass. Laminated glass, used for windshields, sandwiches laminate between two panes of glass so if there’s a break, the result is gummy, safer shards. Some shower doors break as large, dangerous sharp shards. Bear in mind that they can break slowly over time, too. A small crack can slowly grow bigger — all the while welcoming in bacteria and even toxic black mold. Having your doors maintained, quickly repaired and sometimes replaced if necessary is one of the best ways to keep your bathroom safe. Looking Closer Think about all the substances you knowingly bring into your shower: sweat, debris, bodily fluids, dirt, a variety of soaps, shaved hair and more. Those are just the basics. Without a good sealant, or if you have a crack or chip that isn’t repaired quickly, your door is actually collecting all of that muck and scum. Failing to maintain shower doors is kind of like using the same napkin over and over again without washing it. However, since the doors appear “clean enough,” many people overlook maintenance. Bathrooms and kitchens are both hotspots in the home for renovations and remodels. They’re the most actively used rooms, and bathrooms are supposed to double as personal, in-home spas. Everyone wants a clean bathroom, but there’s a difference between surface clean and deep clean. If shower doors go unrepaired or unmaintained long enough, they can even harbor allergens that are dangerous to vulnerable shower users or those with allergies. You wouldn’t get in your tub without ever deep cleaning it, so don’t take a shortcut with your shower. An Easy Upgrade Compared to many other bathroom upgrades, changing your shower doors is relatively affordable and fast. Homeowners are amazed by how gleaming and clean their entire bathroom looks just by updating the glass doors. Shower curtains — which are even better at stowing away germs and mold — are even easier and quicker to change, and a fantastic way to lighten up the room, too. Glass doors are by far the best option, but only if they’re cared for properly. Are you ready to improve your bathroom in a single day? Call Murray Glass, the shower door experts, and discover what the doorway to paradise (or at least a great, safe, hot shower) really looks like.
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