One of the ways you can upgrade your bathroom is to completely replace your shower area with a glass shower enclosure. A glass enclosure for your shower is not only stylish, but the glass provides several advantages over a traditional shower curtain.

Learn about the advantages and ways the glass enclosure will benefit you in the long run.

1. Less Mold and Mildew Buildup

Whether you have a cloth or plastic shower curtain, the curtain is prone to collecting water and spurring the growth of mold or mildew. When mold grows inside the home, it can create health problems for anyone exposed, including breathing problems.

With a glass enclosure, you do not have to worry about the mold growth as the water runs down the glass naturally or dries out. Mold usually does not grow on the glass, offering a much safer environment to shower in daily.

With the possible mold and mildew growth on a shower curtain, you often need to wash the curtains every couple of months and replace it every so often. A glass enclosure will remain in your bathroom for years with little to no maintenance or extra cleaning effort needed.

2. More Water Leakage Prevention

A shower curtain may cover a majority of the shower, but areas still exist where water can leak out and get onto your bathroom floor. Water leaks become major problems when the water spreads, causes possible floor damage, and increases the growth outside the tub.

A full glass enclosure will help prevent water leaks outside of the shower area. Many of the installations are floor-to-ceiling installations, which helps prevent any excess water from getting out of the shower area. The water will simply bounce off the glass and run down back into the shower.

If you shower with a curtain, water could pool and collect in small areas or creased parts of the curtain. When you open the shower curtain, the water can easily splash out.

3. More Natural Light

Clear glass helps fill your shower area with a lot of natural light. The natural light comes with multiple benefits. You will see clearer in a shower, especially if you choose to shave and groom while you shower. The natural light also saves energy costs on the number of lights for the bathroom.

For example, if you have a mounted light on the ceiling near the shower, you will not need to use the light as often when you can rely on natural light. Many shower curtains are solid colored or only let a limited amount of light in. Even fully clear shower curtains will often not let as much light in as a clear glass due to the material options.

4. Easy Entry and Exits

The last thing you want to worry about when taking a shower is having an accident when you try to enter or exit the shower area. With a shower curtain, you have to pull back the curtain and step over a tub. The curtain can easily tangle, jam, or catch as you try to quickly open it up.

With a shower enclosure, you have a single door you can open and shut to enter and exit the shower. The smooth opening door is easy to grip and will result in fewer accidents. If you choose a floor-to-ceiling installation, then you also eliminate the need to take a large step over a tub.

A small edge provides an area to keep water in and puts less strain on your body each time you shower.

Contact us at Monterey Glass Specialists Inc. to find out more about our full glass shower enclosures. We can work on a custom design to fit your bathroom and provide you with a whole new shower experience.