Save money and time by making this homemade daily shower cleaning 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!
Homemade Daily Shower Cleaning Spray
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.
Fortunately, using this simple, all-natural daily shower spray means I rarely have to scrub anymore. Isn’t it wonderful when something that only takes a few seconds 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.
Using a Shower Spray Prevents Mold
Keep in mind, these homemade shower cleaning sprays are designed to be used between deep cleanings. The ingredients prevent mold and mildew while also eliminating odors and reducing germs.
Each of the daily shower cleaning sprays prevent soap scum but don’t get rid of 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.
Simple Daily Shower Cleaning Spray Recipe
(For fiberglass, tile, and glass showers)
Combine in a spray bottle, shake and use daily:
- 1 part white vinegar
- 3
parts water - 5 drops essential oils, optional (peppermint, tea tree, lemon, or lavender are all nice)
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
- 5 drops essential oils, optional (peppermint, tea tree, lemon, or lavender are all nice)
Mold-Killing 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
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Shaida says
February 22, 2018 at 7:56 AMI have an acrylic shower stall. Is there a daily cleaner that safely cleans it? Thank you
Katie Berry says
February 22, 2018 at 10:57 AMThe vinegar-based daily shower spray is safe for acrylic showers.
Echo Duva-Sprague says
January 22, 2018 at 11:40 AMHi 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
January 22, 2018 at 1:39 PMYou sure could, though it won’t get your fiberglass as shiny as the other recipe.
Archana Gorty says
December 9, 2016 at 8:41 AMWhich is safe to use on natural stone? I heard vinegar is not safe to use on stone showers?
thank you.
Katie Berry says
December 9, 2016 at 12:30 PMThe vinegar-free alternative is provided for those who have natural stone.
Mary says
August 26, 2015 at 8:57 AMIf 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
August 27, 2015 at 11:40 AMI’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
July 21, 2015 at 1:37 PMdoes the vinegar mix work on slate or can this damage the stone? Thank you.
Katie Berry says
July 21, 2015 at 1:45 PMVinegar is too acidic for stone, but the other two recipes would be fine.
B says
February 7, 2015 at 1:51 PMBe 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
February 8, 2015 at 1:24 PMI’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
May 10, 2014 at 5:57 PMWe 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
February 13, 2014 at 7:46 AMWow that’s amazing thanks so much Katie! Sorry I misread the weekly spray and wipe for the daily.
Terry says
February 11, 2014 at 11:19 PMThanks 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
February 12, 2014 at 8:26 AMHey, 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 PMDoes this work well on glass shower doors too?
Katie B of HousewifeHowTos.com says
April 1, 2014 at 2:44 PMThis 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
February 4, 2014 at 10:27 AMComment: 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
February 4, 2014 at 11:39 AMHi 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 AMhi 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 PMNo need to rinse, Danielle. After the last shower of the day is fine!