The Best Shower Caddies

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber
Published on
May 20th, 2019

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Ben has over a decade of experience in cleaning projects of all types along the entire eastern seaboard of the United States. Ben’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician), WRT (Water restoration technician), CCT (Carpet Cleaning technician), as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Ben has managed teams involved in cleaning projects around the United States. Ben’s passion for cleaning and leading teams goes back as far as he can remember.

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Shower caddies, racks, and bags are instrumental for people who want to keep their toiletries contained within the confines of their shower without things getting so cluttered. The perfect style varies from person to person, but here at The Cleaning Institute, we’ve tested a bunch of different shower caddy solutions and came up with three of the best and most affordable options.

Our best choice for a convenient and easy to use caddy is the InterDesign York Metal Wire Hanging Shower Caddy, because it’s compact and offers a variety of storage options. The Zenna Home 7446SS, Expandable Over-The-Showerhead Caddy is our honorable mention, as it offers the largest baskets for storage. A third option is the Attmu Mesh Shower Caddy, as it is the most portable and offers the most with regards to portable space.

Testing Categories

After our years of experience in product testing, we’ve identified a number of important boxes to check when providing expert reviews. We want to ensure that you have a great overall feel for the products displayed so that you can eliminate the guesswork in your purchases. For shower caddies, we’re testing for storage space/versatility, safety, and overall durability.

Storage Space – One of the most important reasons for having a shower caddy is to offer easy storage for your various grooming products. Can they hold soap, large bottles, hang loofahs, etc.? Look out for caddies that allow you to adjust the levels of shelving in order to accommodate bottles of varying sizes. All of these things should be kept in mind when choosing a caddy.

Safety – Overall safety should be a highly considered factor. Most caddies should come with a neck that goes over the shower head to support much of the weight, and suction cups should hold the caddy in place. Double check that the support and the suction cups are functioning properly before adding any products to it. This way, you can measure if it can stand the weight without falling or causing damage to your shower head.

Durability – Getting a caddy that is made from a moisture safe material is absolutely imperative. The last thing you want is something that rusts or weakens when exposed to water. If you go with a caddy that doubles as a storage bag, be sure to choose one that has sturdy straps for comfortable transportation.

Top Pick

InterDesign York
Metal Wire Hanging
Shower Caddy

This rust-resistant extra wide metal wire rack boasts two shelves and six hooks. It’s perfect for neat storage of your shower essentials – its mounting mechanism can fit around most shower heads.

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Most notable upside: Perfect for standard sized bottles as well as soap and razors. The rack does not take up a lot of space, so it is perfect for smaller showers as well. The metal used is rust resistant, so you don’t have to worry about having to quickly replace it. It fits snugly around the head of the shower to keep the rack from jostling around.

Biggest downsides: The suction cups don’t always provide adequate strength to hold up the rack along with your toiletries. Because the metal is thin, sometimes the product becomes misshapen during shipping. The shelves are not always wide enough to accommodate slightly larger body wash and shampoo bottles.

Honorable Mention

Zenna Home 7446SS,
Expandable Over-
The-Showerhead Caddy

Available in two stylish metal finishes, this shower caddy attaches over your shower head and offers four adjustable baskets to accommodate larger bottles.

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Most notable upside: This caddy is ideal for people who use a lot of products in larger bottles. It seems to work ideally for showers with detachable heads due to the open space in the middle, which allows free range of motion for the head.

Biggest downsides: One of the largest concerns with this caddy is that it is not rust resistant, which quickly becomes an issue after continued usage. Other problems that have arisen are that the caddy itself does not feel secure over the shower head, often shifting the entire head if nudged while you retrieve your bottles.

Also Consider

Attmu
Mesh
Shower Caddy

A departure from the usual hanging caddies and racks, this quick drying shower bag is durable and portable, boasting many compartments for all your toiletries.

Price Check

Most notable upside: Perfect for college students with communal bathrooms, this bag has eight usable compartments of varying sizes to carry bottles, toothbrushes, slippers, towels, and anything else you can think of.

Biggest downsides: There have been issues of the stitching in and along the sides coming undone over time, resulting in splits in the bag. There is a balancing issue as well, which often leads to toiletries spilling out on the floor. In the same vein, the positioning of some of the straps knocks the bag off kilter, resulting in more spills.

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Tips for Effective Shower Caddies

The most effective shower caddies provide an array of storage options, as well as easy installation methods. They’re made to be secure while also not taking up too much space in the shower area. The best caddies are also durable and can withstand being exposed to moisture for extended periods of time without decomposing or rusting. Portable shower caddies should have straps that do not place strain on the body when lifting them and should be able to maintain the weight of a couple of bottles without tearing.

A Note About Safety and Storage

Take care to monitor metal caddies, as they could be prone to rusting over time. Rusted metals can be very unsafe, especially if you are cut by them. Be sure to follow the installation instructions before using the caddy. Test the mount prior to loading it with your toiletries to ensure that it is secure. Be aware of the weight limitations, as overloading the caddy could cause it to dislodge and fall.

The Best Shower Caddies

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

InterDesign York
Metal Wire Hanging
Shower Caddy

Zenna Home 7446SS,
Expandable Over-
The-Showerhead Caddy

Attmu
Mesh
Shower Caddy

All Our Picks

InterDesign York
Metal Wire Hanging
Shower Caddy

Zenna Home 7446SS,
Expandable Over-
The-Showerhead Caddy

Attmu
Mesh
Shower Caddy

Tips for Effective Shower Caddies

A Note About Safety and Storage

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The Best Shower Caddies

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

InterDesign York Metal Wire HangingShower Caddy

Zenna Home 7446SS,Expandable Over-The-Showerhead Caddy

AttmuMesh Shower Caddy

All Our Picks

InterDesign York Metal Wire HangingShower Caddy

Zenna Home 7446SS,Expandable Over-The-Showerhead Caddy

AttmuMesh Shower Caddy

Tips for Effective Shower Caddies

A Note About Safety and Storage

Quick Links

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

InterDesign York
Metal Wire Hanging
Shower Caddy

Zenna Home 7446SS,
Expandable Over-
The-Showerhead Caddy

Attmu
Mesh
Shower Caddy

InterDesign York
Metal Wire Hanging
Shower Caddy

Zenna Home 7446SS,
Expandable Over-
The-Showerhead Caddy

Attmu
Mesh
Shower Caddy