Shower Door Tracks Collecting Water

These unsightly stains can make an otherwise clean shower look dirty and unwelcoming.

Shower door tracks collecting water.

Last night we had heavy winds with the rain which blew it against the door and the tracks filled to overflowing quickly even though the rain wasn t all that heavy. The capillary action of the water being absorbed will actually siphon the water out of the channel and down the drain. Actually there should be small holes in the track for the water to dissipate from. If there aren t any move both doors down to one end of the track and drill about 3 to 4 small holes in the track.

Locate the drain holes along the bottom inside edge of the frame and use a small screwdriver wire coat hanger or other similar device to clean the holes. Hard water stains caused by limescale and calcium buildup result in crusty gray matter along the edges of the track. The aluminum door track on your shower is a prime location for the collection of stain material. If you re familiar with diy all natural cleaning methods you won t be at all surprised to find that distilled white vinegar can help remove soap scum and hard water stains from your shower door tracks.

Water collects on both sides of the track where the sliding part of the door sits and where it slides. In a framed shower door if the leak is originating near the bottom of the door it is likely caused by clogged drain holes.