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LOVE the shower! How difficult is it to keep clean?

8 years ago

We are thinking about making a shower just like this but we are worried about the upkeep and considering granite, since its easier to clean.

Cabin in a Cabin - Gravenhurst ON · More Info

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Sprout Studios Inc.
8 years ago
Thankfully, I've never had to clean it! This washroom is a guest washroom which gets light use. All of the stone is sloped inwards and sealed - which helps to keep it clean.
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