Gone are the days of glass shower doors that had tracks that just didn't work right, collected water, and were a breeding ground for mould and mildew. No longer do you have to get out a toothbrush every week to scrub the tracks, nor do you have to use harsh cleaners to get your glass shower doors sparkling clear. If you have ever had the misfortune to have glass shower doors collapse or fall off the track, you know you had large pieces and small splinters of glass all over the one room that required a complete cleaning to get it all up.

Glass shower doors have come a long way in the last decade. They are made of stronger, thicker safety glass and are much easier to keep looking great for many years. Many of them are completely trackless and some are even freestanding. The innovations in glass shower doors have once again made them a highly attractive addition to many bathrooms.

When you begin looking a new glass shower doors, make sure you only look at tempered glass shower doors. When glass is tempered, it makes it much stronger - in fact over four times stronger than regular glass. It also reduces the risk of shattering or cracking, both of which can become a serious hazard the minute it happens. If at all possible, look at glass shower doors that are made from safety glass. This glass is very durable, thick, and if it should break, which is highly unlikely, it breaks into small pieces that won't cut you and can be easily swept up.

Whether your bathroom is small or large, basic or elaborate, there are glass shower doors that will suit it beautifully. A nice feature of glass shower doors is that if you simple cannot find what you want a good glassmaker can create exactly what you want. The versatility and choice of glass shower doors is tremendous.

In a small bathroom glass shower doors can really open up the space and help make the bathroom appear larger than an opaque shower curtain can. If you have specialty tiles behind your shower, it will show up beautifully through the glass shower doors, even if they are frosted. You can even purchase glass shower doors that have colours and intricate designs on them to dress up a plain shower and add design appeal to your bathroom.

A large bathroom with a separate shower can really benefit from having a frameless shower door installed. They have no tracks and are designed to be a walk-in or walk-through design. These are extremely easy to clean and offer a unique spin on bath decor.

Care of glass shower doors is really quite simple. A quick squeegee of the door after a shower, or dry with a towel and your daily care is done. Once a week, a washing with a little vinegar and water will make them sparkle like new.