Today’s spring cleaning challenge: Your shower
Plus: A chic soap dish
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March 11, 2026

Welcome to day three of your challenge. Today we’re covering the bathroom. Plus:

Squeegee your shower every time

A clean and shiny stainless steel showerhead, that is installed in a bathroom and turned on.
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Your damp, humid shower is unfortunately a festering ground for mold and mildew growth. Regular maintenance is essential to keep the space pristine, so today’s challenge is to squeegee the shower after you use it.

A quick wipe-down daily can prevent soap scum and grime from accumulating. Storing the squeegee in the shower can serve as a little reminder — plus, it makes it convenient to wipe things down while you’re in there.

Our full guide to cleaning a shower→

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One last thing: A very chic dish for soap (or anything, really)

A Mosser Glass Bathing Lady with soap inside.
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A dedicated dish can keep your bar soap from getting cruddy and gross. This lovely (and thematic) bathing lady dish is nice and hefty, so it won’t slip and slide on wet countertops.

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