Advantages and Disadvantages of a Hanging Shower Caddy

The hanging shower caddy is a very popular model of a shower caddy due to the unique features of comfort and versatility. Of course, the diverse designs and colors also make you go for this choice, to match the other aspects of your bathroom. Every model of caddy would have its advantages and disadvantages. Let us discuss some of the pros and cons of the hanging shower caddy.

Advantages

  • The portable hanging shower caddy can be taken around when you travel or when you happen to stay in a college dorm.
  • The two or three rack hanging shower caddy is very convenient to hang from your shower or wall enabling ease of accessibility.
  • The diverse colors and designs that would go with almost all type of bathroom decor.
  • These caddies get things organized and avoid clutter.This shower caddy model has separate soap dispensers and towel hanging rods.
  • Some of the models can also be used as an over the door shower caddy model by using it upside down.
  • Adjustable racks to accommodate any shape of bottle.

Disadvantages
Anything and everything has its disadvantages. The hanging shower caddy is no exception. Let us go through some of the disadvantages of this shower caddy model:

  • If more than tolerable weight is placed in the caddy, there is a risk of the suction cups giving up. This would create ring marks on the wall and also the caddy coming in your way creating discomfort.
  • If you have a heavy caddy, additional weight from the bottles especially, when heavy bottles of liquids are placed in it, would cause damage to the shower head.
  • In case the caddy happens to fall, your bathtub or shower floor could be damaged.
  • The space in a hanging caddy is restricted to two racks and hence may not be advisable for a big family using more number of shower items.

Considering the above points, you must choose a hanging shower caddy if you have a reasonably small family and your shower items are limited in numbers. Otherwise, it is better to opt for a corner shower caddy model.

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