Hinged shower doors are very popular for good reason. They’re practical and reliable, easy to use and maintain, and by being available in a wide variety of options, are flexible to the design, style and size of many different bathrooms. They’re also a great choice for bathrooms used by people with mobility challenges as they provide plenty of space for entering and exiting.

Hinged shower doors and enclosures are typically made of clear or tinted glass, either fixed within a metal frame or frameless. Glass is widely used because it’s both easy to clean and maintain, and works to make the bathroom feel more spacious than opaque materials. 

Hinged shower doors are a popular option because they work in bathrooms big or small. However, if your bathroom is on the smaller side it’s crucial that you have enough space for the door to fully open outwards from the shower. If that’s not possible, a sliding shower door may be a better option for your bathroom.

Regular cleaning is the best way to maintain hinged shower doors and enclosures. Not doing so will lead to deposits of dirt, grime, limescale and even mould building up, which will be harder to get rid of and may even shorten the life of your door and enclosure.



The glass that will make up most of your shower door and enclosure can be easily cleaned using warm, soapy water or glass cleaner, a sponge or microfibre cloth and a squeegee. It’s important that you remember to also regularly clean your shower door’s seals and hinges. Warm, soapy water should do the job with both – be mindful that rubber (commonly used to make the door’s seals) can react badly to hard cleaning products. You should also regularly lubricate your shower door’s hinges using a dry silicone spray.