15 Things You Should Never Do in the Shower

For many people, taking a shower is a daily routine that promotes regeneration and relaxation. However, there are some things you should never do in the shower while turning your bathroom into your spa.

These range from seemingly harmless behaviors that might be detrimental to your health to actions that could hurt your skin or your plumbing. It’s critical to recognize and avoid these typical shower hazards.

Shower Too Frequently

Many of us view the shower as a small haven of luxury at home, and even when we’re not very filthy, it’s difficult to ignore its seductive voice.

Dermatologists advise that many people may only need to shower every other day or a few times a week. Giving up the daily routine can save water (and money) and help skin maintain moisture while reducing irritation.

Lock the Door

Privacy is important in the shower, but shower injuries are incredibly common. If you slip, fall, or get injured, you don’t want to put yourself in a position where nobody can reach you. This is an embarrassing reality, but it’s ultimately worth it.

Let It Run Before You Get In

Nobody likes to take a cold shower, but if you’re like most of us, you’re probably waiting far longer than necessary to take a shower before getting in. According to experts, we may squander up to 30% of the water in our showers, costing us several gallons per day in wasted water.

The lesson here is never to turn on the shower and leave it running—it will heat up far faster than anticipated.

Wash Your Hair Every Time

For those of us who think oily hair is “ick,” it might be difficult to understand, but specialists warn that too frequent removal of that buildup can make hair overly dry and brittle.

For most people, washing every other day is OK, and those with really dry hair may skip it entirely. Applying dry shampoo straight onto the roots of hair when it’s dry can help absorb oil and prolong the intervals between shampoos.

Turn Up the Hot Water

Nothing beats taking a long, hot shower to decompress and relieve tension, but if you want to maintain the healthiest possible skin, you must think carefully. Dermatologists warn Allure that hot water can dehydrate the skin.

This is particularly bad news for anyone with dry skin or disorders like eczema, which can worsen when you take a hot shower for extended periods.

Use an Old, Damp Loofah

When using a loofah, pouf, or other kind of sponge, be aware that the little pores that allow the sponge to absorb soap and water also keep it from completely drying out in between uses, which can provide a “beautiful breeding ground for bacteria,” as advised by the Cleveland Clinic. Using your hands or a washcloth instead of sponges could be wiser if you aren’t diligent about replacing, washing, and drying them off.

Swipe Someone Else’s Razor

We know, we know! … You’re a bit prickly since you neglected to take your own. Nevertheless, it’s advisable to avoid handling someone else’s razor. Razors, according to experts, are a particularly effective way to spread viruses like herpes as well as illnesses like warts and jock itch. Thank you, not at all.

Wash Your Face

Although opinions on this matter are divided, many dermatologists advise against washing your face in the shower for two reasons: first, the intense heat is too strong for sensitive facial skin, and second, if you still have product residue on your hands after using shampoo or shower gel, it may irritate your skin.

Shaving your Legs Before Foot care Treatment

Tiny cuts and nicks on your skin might happen while you shave; they are sometimes so small that you are unaware of them. But as soon as you put your feet in the pedicure tub, these tiny cuts open the door for germs. These tubs’ water may contain dangerous germs that might cause illnesses, especially in crowded salons.

The danger is increased when the footbath is not thoroughly cleansed and disinfected after every use. Consequently, shaving your legs at least 24 hours before getting a pedicure is better, as this enables small wounds to heal and greatly lowers the chance of infection.

Dry Off with a Damp, Dirty Towel

We’ll be the first to tell you that washing your towel after every use is probably unnecessary. However, according to the Cleveland Clinic, towels should be cleaned at least once a week and properly dried between uses to prevent germs, viruses, mold, and yeast.

If you’re ill or keeping them somewhere humid, once a week might not be enough. You should also throw your gym towels in the laundry basket after each use.

Rely on Chemicals to Unclog the Drain

Taking out a bottle of chemical drain cleaner from the cupboard and getting started is an all too simple response when you find yourself submerged in an inch of standing water. Nevertheless, plumbers assert they might eventually harm pipes and cause far more expensive issues regardless of the label claims.

If you’re not ready to hire an expert, your best chance would be to use hot water to release tiny clogs and a hair grabber shaped like a snake for larger ones.

Let Soap Scum Build Up

Although there’s not much of a health risk, you can imagine how difficult it may be to clean a shower door with a lot of soap scum built up. Expert cleaners argue that, in this case, a pound of prevention is unquestionably worth a pound of treatment.

The Maids advise using a squeegee to remove extra water from glass shower doors after a shower and to leave the doors open.

Use Soap Bar Dishes

Give your soap dish a miss if you’d rather use a soap bar in the shower. If they are not dried well, they may eventually grow bacteria, and let’s face it, not everyone dries their soap dishes thoroughly. For improved drainage, choose a wire rack instead.

Showering Without a Mat

A 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study states that in just one year, over 230,000 unintentional injuries occurred in bathrooms and showers. Sliding caused about 20% of the injuries. To prevent falls, use a mat or non-slip strips in your bathtub and consider installing grab bars outside and within the shower.

Forget to Run the Fan

Press the switch; the safety of your home is at stake. The North Carolina Consumers Council advises against doing this since moisture can accumulate on the walls and ceiling, eventually seeping into your drywall and increasing the likelihood of dealing with an expensive mold problem. Not a fan? Though it’s time to consider installing one, let damp air escape by opening doors and windows.

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