He chose to put in a fiberglass tub/shower surround. It seemed like a good idea at the time - cost effective and easy to clean. But, as Mom aged, negotiating the tub became tougher for her.

Q: My fiberglass shower pan has a stain, presumably from hard water, that I cannot remove. The tile and glass for the shower is new, but the pan is original — 22 years old. I have tried ...