A few quick sprays of this all-natural homemade daily shower cleaning spray keeps mold, mildew, and soap scum from forming. If you hate squeegeeing the shower walls or spending time scrubbing grime, you’ll want to keep a bottle of this on hand.
Homemade Daily Shower Cleaning Spray
Works on a Variety of Shower Surfaces
I’ve been using this spray daily for years on both ceramic tile and acrylic shower walls as well as glass shower doors. It does a marvelous job of leaving the shower stall fresh and keeps soap scum from forming.
Prevents Mold and Mildew
Since I began spraying our showers and tubs with this daily, we don’t get that pink or orange mildew or mold growing anymore. I’ve even taken to spraying it on the vinyl shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom — it’s now mold-free, too.
Prevents Soap Scum
Each of the daily shower cleaning sprays below will keep soap scum from forming, but they won’t get rid of soap scum that’s already there.
For that, you should try this no-scrub homemade soap scum remover. Once the scum’s gone, a daily shower spray will keep it from coming back.
No Rinsing Required
Rinsing a shower is a hassle if it doesn’t have a hand-held spray head, so I came up with this no-rinse recipe.
You don’t even have to squeegee the walls!
Daily Shower Cleaning Spray Recipe
For fiberglass, tile, and glass showers
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 5 drops essential oils, optional (peppermint, tea tree, lemon, or lavender are all nice)
Directions:
- Combine everything in a spray bottle.
- Shake before each use.
- Spray shower walls, doors, and curtains until they’re wet. Use on tub surrounds and tubs walls, too. Let the surfaces air dry.
Vinegar-Free Daily Shower Spray Recipe
For marble and natural stone showers
Ingredients:
Combine in a spray bottle, shake and use daily:
- 1/2 cup isopropyl rubbing alcohol (surgical spirits, for those in the UK)
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 5 drops essential oils, optional (peppermint, tea tree, lemon, or lavender are all nice)
Directions:
- Combine everything in a spray bottle.
- Shake before each use.
- Spray shower walls, doors, and curtains until they’re wet. Use on tub surrounds and tubs walls, too. Let the surfaces air dry.
- Store away from heat or flame in a cool, dark place.
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Chat says
What’s the expiration date after preparation?
Katie Berry says
There isn’t one since vinegar acts as a preservative and mold-retardant.
Shirlene says
Hi! Love this. If I am using the vinegar + water, can I add a few drops of an essential oil (like tea-tree, peppermint or lavender) to it to counter the smell?
Katie Berry says
Absolutely!
Sally says
The bottom of my tub is not smooth, and I can’t seem to get clean Even though I’ve used bleach and I’m afraid to use sos pad.. please help. I look dirty.
Katie Berry says
No, don’t use an SOS pad! Try this homemade soft scrub cleanser. Get the tub lightly damp, sprinkle the scrubbing powder on, then rub with a sponge or cloth and rinse repeatedly. After that, use the daily shower spray daily to keep the grime away.
Kathy says
Question, will left over spray from this soap scum recipe as well as the daily shower spray keep? Does it last if you make too much?
Katie Berry says
It does last if you make too much, you’ll just need to shake it up. It isn’t a good substitute for the daily shower spray, though, because it doesn’t disinfect and leaves the surfaces slippery until rinsed.
Nash says
I’m a renter and our mold/mildew issues are on the painted drywall ceiling. Despite deep cleaning and after shower spray, we still can see the mold stains in the paint and using store bought or homemade cleaners result in the paint coming off on sponge or scrubber. Any ideas? Thank you!
Katie Berry says
Well, there’s a difference between living mold spores and the stain left behind after you’ve killed the mold. If you’ve treated it properly, and you can’t clean it away, you need to apply Kilz (or another primer) then repaint.
Ophelia says
Hello! I tried to post this question yesterday, but my Kindle is playing up. Apologies if this is a duplicate.
I would l like to try the Hydrogen Peroxide + rubbing alcohol spray. Could you let me know what concentration the HP should be? Here in the UK I can find different concentrations (3%, 6%, 12%…); sometimes there is also an indication of volumes on the bottle.
Similarly, I can find isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol at 70% and at 99%. Are they both suitable!
Thank you for your help, can’t wait to try it!
Katie Berry says
The standards available over the counter in US stores are 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 70% rubbing alcohol, so that’s what I used. 🙂
Ophelia says
Many thanks for your reply. I’m off to get some 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, and then let the spraying begin!
Next: kitchen sink daily spray. Onwards and upwards!
Katie Berry says
Huzzah!
Linda says
The soap scum remover is AMAZING!
Is there any way to clean stained grout? My house is from 1952, original grout, and I’ve tried everything. More than likely it’s permanently stained, but I figured if *anyone* knew how to clean it, it would be you! :>
Please & thank you
Katie Berry says
Mix a bit of Oxyclean and water, rub it on, wait, then scrub. Good luck!
Shaida says
I have an acrylic shower stall. Is there a daily cleaner that safely cleans it? Thank you
Katie Berry says
The vinegar-based daily shower spray is safe for acrylic showers.
Echo Duva-Sprague says
Hi there, loving the advice!
I am curious if I am not loving the smell of vinegar for my regular fiberglass shower could I just use the one for stone and marble?
Thanks for all your help.
Katie Berry says
You sure could, though it won’t get your fiberglass as shiny as the other recipe.
Archana Gorty says
Which is safe to use on natural stone? I heard vinegar is not safe to use on stone showers?
thank you.
Katie Berry says
The vinegar-free alternative is provided for those who have natural stone.
Mary says
If you spray daily yourself, after the last person has finished, must you stand in the shower to get the inside of the glass door? My door folds and you cannot reach all of it without closing it.
Katie Berry says
I’d just fold it a little and reach around to spray the inside of the door, Mary. If that’s not possible then, yes, you’d need to stand in the shower to spray the door.
Alane says
does the vinegar mix work on slate or can this damage the stone? Thank you.
Katie Berry says
Vinegar is too acidic for stone, but the other two recipes would be fine.
B says
Be careful with the rubbing alcohol. I bought a knock off spray from the $ store, that did a great job of cleaning the shower, but it ate through the caulk at the bottom of the shower. We ended up spending more in caulk and time.
Thanks for the tip!
Katie Berry says
I’m so sorry that happened, B. Those Dollar Store cleaners can cause a number of problems that wind up costing more money than one saved.
ampis1st says
We just cleaned our way into an old house where the sinks, shower, tub and toilets were gross. They were brown with scum. After trying four other recipes including vinegar and even SOS pads, a friend suggested Bar Keeper’s Friend! I was amazed. Every one of the items listed above look brand new.
Terry says
Wow that’s amazing thanks so much Katie! Sorry I misread the weekly spray and wipe for the daily.
Terry says
Thanks for this great website, it’s so helpful! I just wanted to clarify the daily routine, spray with homemade spray then “wipe”, but what do you recommend to wipe with – a squeegee, cloth (microfibre, cotton, or…?), or a paper towel?
Katie Berry says
Hey, you’re making extra work for yourself, Terry! There’s nothing in the recipe or the daily routine about wiping the shower after using the daily spray… that’s what makes it convenient!
Janet says
Does this work well on glass shower doors too?
Katie B of HousewifeHowTos.com says
This works to prevent mildew, mold and soap scum on tile, glass, and fiberglass. It’s very important that you first get rid of any soap scum, then this spray will prevent more from accumulating. Fortunately, getting rid of the soap scum isn’t difficult. Try my homemade soap scum remover — you spray it on, wait a while, then wipe the nasty stuff away.
DianaG says
Comment: I love your website! I am attempting to reform my poor housekeeping skills, and your advice, especially the natural cleaners recipes, are very helpful. Thank you for your hard work, and your leadership and inspiration!
Question: I have been using the vinegar based daily shower spray for a few days, and I like the cleaning results, but the hubs is not pleased with the constant vinegar smell in our bathroom (the smell is actually pretty strong in our adjacent bedroom, which I think is the bigger complaint, for me, too, honestly.) I noticed that some of your recipes have essential oils added. Would adding essential oils freshen up the lingering smell from the daily shower spraying? I wanted to get your advice before running out to buy the oils…
Thank you so much, again, for all your great advice!
Diana
Katie Berry says
Hi Diana! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my website. Like your husband, mine doesn’t like the vinegar smell, either. Essential oils definitely can improve the vinegar smell — just be sure they’re not oil blends. (Some brands add essential oils to grapeseed or other neutral oils, and those are best for use on the body/bath, not for cleaning.) I bought this set when I first started using oils and have been really pleased with the company’s quality. (That’s an Amazon link; I don’t work for their company. LOL)
Another thing that helps is running the bathroom fan for 15 minutes or so after you’ve sprayed. That also prevents mildew, so it’s a win-win solution!
Danielle says
hi Katie! I would like to know, do we need to rince it after? When do you do it? After each shower, after the last shower of the day?
Katie Berry says
No need to rinse, Danielle. After the last shower of the day is fine!