How to Handle Cleaning Suction Cups So They Actually Stick

If your shower caddy keeps sliding down the wall, you probably need to look at cleaning suction cups before you give up on them and buy a new set. Most of the time, that annoying "clatter" in the middle of the night—the sound of your shampoo bottles hitting the tub floor—isn't because the suction cup is broken. It's usually just because it's dirty, oily, or has lost its shape over time. ...

February 18, 2026 · 7 min · Katherine Manish