A chrome or stainless steel shower caddie not only looks sleek in your bathroom, it's also an important tool for keeping bath products organised. The downside of a metal shower caddie is that over time, it can start to rust, decreasing its visual appeal and potentially leaving rust marks on your shower wall. Cleaning a rusty shower caddie can be difficult, but keeping one rust free is easy with a bit of prevention.
Gently scrub away any current rust with a rust-removing cleaner or piece of steel wool. Be careful not to remove the chrome coating on the caddie.
Rinse and dry the caddie thoroughly.
For small areas where rust often occurs, paint the dried caddie with clear nail polish to seal the metal. Rust occurs over time as water and air corrode the metal. Sealing the metal will protect it from these elements.
- A chrome or stainless steel shower caddie not only looks sleek in your bathroom, it's also an important tool for keeping bath products organised.
- For small areas where rust often occurs, paint the dried caddie with clear nail polish to seal the metal.
Polish the entire caddie with clear boat wax or water-repelling car wax. This process needs to be repeated once a month to ensure a nice seal.
Spray the entire caddie with a clear coat of a rust-preventing paint, such as Rustoleum. Coat the entire caddie evenly and allow to dry thoroughly before placing it in the shower.
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Prevent water from sitting on the caddie as much as possible. Keep a towel nearby to dry it off after showers, or make sure the air flow in the bathroom is enough to air dry it quickly. A sealant is necessary to prevent rust. Merely cleaning rust off the caddie without sealing it will allow rust to return within a few showers.