Finding Better Glass For Your Home

If you are planning on making some bathroom upgrades, a great place to start is the shower. Frameless shower doors are a fantastic upgrade, since they can open up the space and make a bathroom seem larger. They also don't require bulky tracks—they are frameless and only need hinges to open and shut. Read on to learn why you should upgrade your tub space to this kind of shower.

You'll Avoid Health Hazards

Shower curtains develop biofilms—or soap scum—which can be a breeding ground for bacteria. If you aren't staying on top of your cleaning or changing the curtain regularly, these bacteria can increase the risks of

• Pneumonia
• UTIs
• Digestive issues
• Abscesses
• Conjunctivitis

If your household has someone with a comprised immune system, then it's vital to make sure that the bathroom isn't a breeding ground for germs. Even if you are in good health, these bacteria can cause illness should you touch your eyes or nose after the shower, or if you have any breaks in the skin, like a cut after shaving.

While frameless glass showers can still get dirty, they are significantly easier to clean than shower curtains. You won't have to deal with a curtain's fabric folds that can hide bacteria. Shower curtains also take a very look time to dry compared to glass since they soak up the water.

They Are Low Maintenance

Again, because glass doors don't absorb water like fabric, they don't get nearly as dirty as curtains. To clean the glass, you simply need a lint-free cloth or squeegee and glass cleaner. You just have to spray the glass and wipe it down. You don't have to launder or replace a curtain, and you don't have to scrub difficult crevices—like steel tracks—since the doors are on hinges.

You Can Still Have Privacy

If you share the bathroom with many family members and need to use the shower at the same time someone uses the vanity, you may be worried about privacy. While it's true that that some frameless doors are clear, this is easily remedied with frosted privacy films. Frosted glass still allows ample light in, unlike opaque curtains. You also have a variety of options when it comes to textures and patterns for the frosted film. Frosted glass is also low maintenance and easy to clean.

They Raise Your Home's Value

Kitchen and bathroom remodels are some of the most popular upgrades since these rooms are used a lot, and the upgrades can greatly improve your home's value. Adding a frameless glass shower is a popular remodel since it can be done in just about any bathroom. Because of the clear glass, you show off tile or stone wall installations.

While some homeowners think that glass isn't durable, frameless glass shower doors are tempered with a thicker glass, so they are actually incredibly strong. And since they don't have a metal frame, you won't have to deal with corrosion like you would with metal tracks. As you can see, this remodel can last you a very long time!

These remodels are also popular since they can be suitable to seniors and those with disabilities. The risk of injury decreases since there's no risk of tripping over a tub shell or slipping on a shower liner. And since they are easier to clean, glass showers are ideal for someone with a health concern, like arthritis.  

Contact a glass manufacturer today if you want to make upgrades to your bathroom space. He or she can help you improve your space so you no longer have to deal with dirty shower tracks, tub shells, or curtains.