By Kerry Hale

How To Clean a Wet Room Floor

  • Tuesday 20 September 2022
  • 4 minute read

If you’re considering renovating your bathroom to create a wet room, there are many benefits compared to traditional bathrooms. Wet rooms are easier to clean and more accessible, making them an excellent choice for family bathrooms and ensuites. Discover our top cleaning tips to leave your bathroom sparkling while banishing mould and mildew.

Step-by-step guide to cleaning a wet room

Although wet rooms can be easier to clean, they often mean a larger surface area gets wet when showering. Our step-by-step guide to cleaning a wet room will take you through every step of the process, from investing in the right cleaning products and tools that can protect your bathroom from mould to ventilating the space and removing excess water.

What you’ll need

  • Bucket
  • Mop
  • Squeegee
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Bathroom cleaning spray
  • Glass cleaning spray
  • Floor cleaner

Before you begin, ensure the wet room is clutter-free. Investing in bathroom storage can help maintain a tidy and calm space.

Cleaning a wet room shower enclosure

Water, soap and shampoo can leave marks on your shower enclosure panels that may stain if left untreated. It’s vital to give this area a deep clean regularly.

  1. Remove any excess water from the shower screen with a squeegee
  2. Spray your bathroom cleaner onto the glass and wipe with a cloth. This will eliminate any mould or bacteria on the surface
  3. Clean the grout around the shower enclosure and any tiles or wall panels using the bathroom cleaning spray and a cloth
  4. To remove streaks from the glass, use a glass cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth to polish the surface and dry it off

How to clean a wet room floor

Wet room floors can include a shower tray or a discreet floor drain. Each style has benefits. For example, shower trays can provide a safe non-slip surface. A continuous tiled floor throughout your wet room gives the design a sleek and minimal feel. Whichever type you opt for, the cleaning process is the same:

  1. First, use a squeegee to sweep any excess water toward the drain
  2. Fill a bucket with warm water and floor cleaner, then mop in small circles using a scrubbing motion to eliminate any dirt, bacteria or soap scum
  3. Repeat the process until your wet room floor is sparkling

Keep your wet room well ventilated

Ventilation is key when maintaining a wet room to reduce the risk of mould. Keep windows open after showering to dry your wet room, and install an extractor fan if you don’t already have one. Another way to keep your wet room floors dry and prevent slipping is to use a dry mop to soak up any excess water after showering.

Looking for more bathroom design inspiration? Explore the best budget-friendly wet room ideas.

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