If you need help with shower organization, you’re going to love this hanging shower caddy post.
I’m Steve, a remodeling contractor with SKG Renovations (Steve’s Bio). I have written a few posts for Redblock about shelf options for the shower, but not so much on the more budget hanging shower caddy options available out there.
My curated list of hanging shower caddy ‘s are organized into three Categories. Each of these categories include a sub-category for the material they are constructed from, and three sub-categories for price. I hope you enjoy it!
If you’re specifically looking corner for your shower, check out my post, 9 Great Corner Shelf for Shower Options.
Topics Covered:
Hanging Shower Head Caddy
Over the Door Shower Caddy
Hanging Container Caddies
Hanging Shower Head Caddy Problem
Hanging Shower Caddy for Shower Head
Overwhelmingly the most popular shower storage solution is the hanging shower caddy or hook over shower caddy.
The most economical of these are mostly made out of painted or coated steel but there are also coated or painted aluminum caddies and stainless steel shower caddies.
In the next sections I will show some of my favorite Amazon offerings made of steel and even wood.
Metal Shower Head Hanging Shower Caddy
The more economical metal shower caddies are made of powder coated or plastic coated ferrous metal so they can rust if the coating chips or cracks. The more expensive rust proof shower caddies are made of corrosion resistant metals such as aluminum and stainless steel.
The aluminum ones are often coated with chrome electroplating so they do not chip as easily. Stainless steel caddies are the highest quality because they have no coating to chip or crack. But stainless steel is also a more expensive metal making these the most pricey hanging shower caddy options.
Under $25 – Aluminum
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Under $25 – Stainless steel
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Between $25 and $50
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Over $50 – Aluminum
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Wood Shower Head Hanging Shower Caddy
Other slightly higher maintenance but also higher end hanging shower caddy options are made out of wood, specifically bamboo and teak which are very strong yet resistant to mold and mildew.
These Caddies can sometimes be heavier than average, so keep in mind how you will keep it from sliding off the shower head. Some of these caddy’s come with an anti-slip material.
Between $25 and $50
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Over $50
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Over the Door Hanging Shower Caddy
This type of shower caddy hangs over the shower door or shower screen.
Under $25
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Between $25 AND $50
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Over $50
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Hanging Container Caddies
Suction Hanging Shower Caddy
These are mostly rigid wire containers or baskets made to hold small items like bar soap or razor. They have suction cup attachments for the shower glass or tile so they can be easily relocated.
Under $25
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Between $25 AND $50
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Over $50
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Adhesive Hanging Shower Caddy
These are mostly rigid wire containers or baskets made to hold a smaller number of items than shower head caddies. They have adhesive attachments for shower door glass or tile and are not designed to be relocated once their fixed in place.
Under $25
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Between $25 AND $50
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Over $50
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Corner Hanging Shower Caddy
In this section we will show you a couple of options for hanging corner shower caddies. They can be mounted on the wall with suction cups or with adhesive pads (no screws caddy).
I don’t generally recommend these types of corner caddies to my clients, preferring to go with the more secure in-grout corner shelf. These in-grout shelves are reasonably priced and super easy to install into any shower as long as there’s a grout line to install it into.
Under $25
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Between $25 AND $50
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Over $50
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Hanging Shower Head Caddy Problem
A disadvantage of the shower head caddy is that it hangs on the shower head water supply pipe, and this pipe was never really designed to carry any significant load.
A hanging shower caddy can be quite heavy, especially when loaded down with bottles, brushes soaps etc. This can cause undue stress on this water supply pipe.
If this pipe is made of a cheaper grade of steel, or the caddy is very heavy, it can cause this pipe to crack when it flexes.
And this crack usually happens right where the pipe enters the shower head T fitting inside your shower wall. Pretty much the worst place for a leak.
There is however a way to reduce this risk.
Assessing the Problem
To check if your shower water supply pipe is supported by more than just the water supply coupling in the shower wall, you can pull back the escutcheon on your shower head water supply arm to inspect the gap between this pipe and the shower wall (the escutcheon is the ring that rests against the wall where the shower arm pipe comes out of the wall).
If you slide this back you can usually see quite clearly if the underside of the arm is supported by tile and/or mortar beneath. If it’s not, and you can see a gap underneath it, the pipe will be carrying all the weight of the caddy.
This is not ideal because the pipe (shower arm) will flex up and down and could easily fracture over time. As I mentioned, this could be quite disastrous if the pipe cracks and water leaks into your shower wall.
Fixing the Problem
There is a simple way to fortify this pipe (shower arm) so it does not flex when it’s loaded down with a hanging shower caddy.
You simply glue a small piece of something solid underneath the pipe, just between the pipe and the wall tile below. This material can be a piece of plastic or something else rigid that doesn’t absorb moisture.
You want to avoid wedging the piece in too tightly and flexing the pipe upwards. You simply want it to support the weight of the arm.
You can also squeeze a bead of structural polyurethane construction adhesive between the pipe and the tile below. If you do this when there’s no caddy hanging from it, the water supply pipe should be perfectly supported (Ad: The above text link is an Amazon affiliate link. See affiliate disclosure page for details).
When the glue dries, you can slip the escutcheon back in place over the hole and hang up your shower head caddy again.
Voila, you’ve done it!
Wrap Up
I hope you enjoyed my list of hanging shower caddy options. Hopefully it can steer you in the right direction when considering the type of shower storage that works best for you.
This post is for information purposes only and should NOT be interpreted as professional advice. You should always consult a licensed local contractor before undertaking any remodeling work in your home. Click here for my full Personal / Professional Disclosure.
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