When To Replace Glass Shower Door Sweeps*

Bathrooms are the second most used space in any home. Right? C’mon, you take a bath everyday right? This is like a place to relax and freshen up. This is why you invest a lot in this room to make it appealing and comfortable.

But what if water starts creeping under your shower door? Or the rubber sweep at the bottom is unable to control the water splashing out? It would cause too much interference with your day-to-day cleaning tasks.

This is why experts suggest replacing glass shower door sweeps from time to time. But before we move on to that part, let’s understand a bit about shower door sweeps.

Glass Shower Door Sweeps- What Are They?

Ideally, it is a polycarbonate or vinyl or acrylic strip snapped onto the edges of the Glass Shower Doors that don’t contain any frames. Their role is to prevent the water from going out of the designated area or creating any mess on the floor. In other words, it keeps the bathroom tidy while helping with the prevention of slips or slides.

Not only this, but it also helps to prevent mold/mildew growth by inhibiting the presence of moisture on the floor.

So, when should you replace them?

Well! Sweeps usually tend to break down with time and the frequency of use. In the layman’s terms, they lose flexibility and effectiveness over time. So, the rule of thumb is that you need to replace the glass shower door sweeps after every one or two years.

But, if it is cracked, brittle, torn, or discolored in any way, make it a point to replace them right away. Or you’ll have to face the leakages around the seals. And the best part is that it is quite a “do it on your own” kind of project. All you have to do is buy the correct replacement parts and measure it accurately. In fact, you require simple tools without any need of any adhesive to install them.

This is why you must know about the types of glass shower door sweeps available. These include:

• Side sweeps: They usually go on the side of the door that opens outwardly.
• Door jamb sweeps: They are usually a part of the hinged side of the door.

Besides this, you must understand the difference between glass-to-glass and wall-to-glass shower sweeps. Because for each case, the type of shower door sweep will be different.

Wrapping up

Remember that different types of sweeps follow a different method at the time of replacement. So, use the steps according to the kind of sweep you choose. However, if you wish to last these sweeps for longer, make sure to:

• Regularly clean them when you clean your bathroom. That way you can easily clean the lingering moisture or mildew.
• Avoid using any harsh chemicals to clean them or else they will age more quickly.

You can even ask your glass door installing professionals to help you find the right parts at reasonable prices. That way you can avoid any hassles later.