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Homemade Daily Shower Spray Recipe

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Save money and time by making this homemade daily shower spray recipe part of your daily cleaning routine.

Just a few quick sprays after the final shower of the day will keep mold, mildew, and soap scum away. Plus, it leaves your shower smelling fresh!

I’ve been using this homemade daily shower spray recipe for years, and figure it’s high time I shared it with you. See, cleaning shower walls and glass doors is one of my very least-favorite chores. I’m short and can barely reach the top of the walls. I certainly can’t reach the shower head to aim it at the walls and rinse them after scrubbing. What a pain.

Tiled shower walls show where to use Homemade Daily Shower Spray Recipe

Fortunately, using this daily shower spray means I rarely have to scrub anymore. Isn’t it wonderful when something that only takes a few seconds each day can shave off several minutes from your cleaning routine?

Homemade Daily Shower Spray

Choose the recipe that suits your shower materials. If you absolutely cannot abide the smell of vinegar — though it disappears once dry — the second recipe will get your shower clean but won’t leave the same shine.

Simple Daily Shower Spray Recipe

(For fiberglass, tile, and glass showers)

Combine in a spray bottle, shake and use daily:

  • 1 part white vinegar
  • 3 parts water

Vinegar-Free Daily Shower Spray Recipe

(For marble and natural stone showers)

Combine in a spray bottle, shake and use daily:

  • 1 part rubbing alcohol (surgical spirits, for those in the UK)
  • 3 parts water

Tilex-like Daily Shower Spray Recipe

(For stubborn mold and mildew problems)

This one uses hydrogen peroxide, which degrades quickly when exposed to light. To keep that from happening, mix it directly in the hydrogen peroxide bottle then screw a spray nozzle on and you’re good to go.

  • 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 2-3 drops liquid dish detergent (like Dawn)
  • 1 cup water

Keep in mind, this is a daily shower spray recipe designed to be used between deep cleanings. It will prevent soap scum, but it won’t clean soap scum that’s already there. For that, you need a homemade soap scum remover. Once the scum’s gone, this spray will keep it from coming back.

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  1. Shaida says

    February 22, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    I have an acrylic shower stall. Is there a daily cleaner that safely cleans it? Thank you

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      February 22, 2018 at 10:57 AM

      The vinegar-based daily shower spray is safe for acrylic showers.

  2. Echo Duva-Sprague says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:39 PM

      You sure could, though it won’t get your fiberglass as shiny as the other recipe.

  3. Archana Gorty says

    December 9, 2016 at 8:41 AM

    Which is safe to use on natural stone? I heard vinegar is not safe to use on stone showers?

    thank you.

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      December 9, 2016 at 12:30 PM

      The vinegar-free alternative is provided for those who have natural stone.

  4. Mary says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    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.

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    • Katie Berry says

      August 27, 2015 at 11:40 AM

      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.

  5. Alane says

    July 21, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    does the vinegar mix work on slate or can this damage the stone? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      July 21, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Vinegar is too acidic for stone, but the other two recipes would be fine.

  6. B says

    February 7, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:24 PM

      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.

  7. ampis1st says

    May 10, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    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.

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  8. Terry says

    February 13, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Wow that’s amazing thanks so much Katie! Sorry I misread the weekly spray and wipe for the daily.

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  9. Terry says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    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?

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      February 12, 2014 at 8:26 AM

      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

      April 1, 2014 at 2:26 PM

      Does this work well on glass shower doors too?

    • Katie B of HousewifeHowTos.com says

      April 1, 2014 at 2:44 PM

      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.

  10. DianaG says

    February 4, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    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

    Reply
    • Katie Berry says

      February 4, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      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

      March 25, 2018 at 11:52 AM

      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

      March 25, 2018 at 12:17 PM

      No need to rinse, Danielle. After the last shower of the day is fine!

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