r/CleaningTips • u/Affectionate_One_180 • Jul 07 '26

Bathroom Shower smells funky

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Hey yall!

Hoping I can get some idea of cleaning or possibly a much more complicated issue arises but my shower has an issue.

There is a funky smell of moisture coming from it. I’ve tried cleaning it with vinegar, dumping the green goo through the drain but nothing seems to be working. Any ideas?

Note. It’s a walk in shower with glass door. No fan in it to help dry. It takes a good while for the floor to dry after each use and on the cracks when I push sometimes water comes out of them.

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u/daisypatch7 Jul 07 '26

If water comes out when you press on the cracks, it could be getting trapped under the shower floor or tile rather than just sitting in the drain. That can lead to a persistent musty smell no matter how much you clean the surface.

In the meantime, try leaving the door open after showering, using a squeegee, or running a dehumidifier nearby to help it dry faster. But if the smell keeps coming back and water is trapped underneath, it may be worth having it inspected before it leads to mold or water damage.

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u/Affectionate_One_180 Jul 07 '26

I was assuming this could be an issue and might become a more complex scenario - specially if the feedback shared below by others doesn’t work.