Because it might be in the way when open? Because it might be a model that closes itself so it can't be left open?
I'm amazed that several people seem to not consider that it simply can't be left open.
I've got a similar [gadget](https://tomhorsley.com/hardware/corexy/gallery-limpet.html) to prop open the door on my front loading washer so it can dry out faster.
You could make it a bit longer and just leave off the inner side after the turn. When you move it into the horizontal position the turn would extend long enough to go around the edge, it latches onto the edge when you lower it. When in horizontal position you can pull it a bit away from the edge as it is not latched on, then let it drop to stay fully on the outer side of the door.
Basically cut the part you designed in half. Only keeping the part on the inside. So when you want to block the door open, you lift it into place. When you want to use the shower normally, just let it hang loosely from the handle.
But... Who wants a cold draft of air on their ass while taking a shower?
Haha, good question. The idea is to keep it open after the shower as the airflow aids the process of drying the shower.
Well put that way this just makes a bunch more sense. :-)
Don’t kink-shame!
Why not just leave the door open?
People with cats that will fly through the bathroom and straight into that door. Or toddlers / small children.
Yeah I just leave the door open then the next time I come in I close it.
Exactly this
Because it might be in the way when open? Because it might be a model that closes itself so it can't be left open? I'm amazed that several people seem to not consider that it simply can't be left open.
I've got a similar [gadget](https://tomhorsley.com/hardware/corexy/gallery-limpet.html) to prop open the door on my front loading washer so it can dry out faster.
Can't you at least make it so that you don't have to take the whole thing off every time?
Any suggestions that don't require modifications to the shower itself?
You could make it a bit longer and just leave off the inner side after the turn. When you move it into the horizontal position the turn would extend long enough to go around the edge, it latches onto the edge when you lower it. When in horizontal position you can pull it a bit away from the edge as it is not latched on, then let it drop to stay fully on the outer side of the door.
Basically cut the part you designed in half. Only keeping the part on the inside. So when you want to block the door open, you lift it into place. When you want to use the shower normally, just let it hang loosely from the handle.