This Homemade Shower Cleaner uses only two common ingredients and provides an effective, non-toxic way to keep shower tile, glass, and floors clean and sparkling. Skip harsh chemical cleaners and make this simple DIY cleaner at home.
Homemade cleaners are inexpensive, work well, and avoid the strong fumes found in many commercial products. This two-ingredient shower cleaner lets you maintain shower surfaces without juggling multiple specialized products. It’s easy to mix, gentle on hands and surfaces, and effective at removing soap scum, grime, and many stains.
Why You’ll Love This DIY
- Simple Ingredients – Only Dawn dish soap and white vinegar.
- No Harsh Chemicals – Gentle on surfaces and safer to use around the home.
- Budget-Friendly – Much cheaper than many store-bought shower cleaners.
- Effective – Cuts through soap scum, grime, and light rust or mineral buildup.
- Easy to Use – Mix, apply, scrub, and rinse.
Supply Information
- Dawn dish soap – Blue Dawn is especially effective at cutting grease and soap scum.
- White vinegar – Use regular distilled white vinegar.
- Soap-dispensing dish wand – Handy for storing and scrubbing; alternatively, use a spray bottle and a separate sponge or brush.
How to Use the Homemade Shower Cleaner
- Wet the surface – Lightly spray or run warm water over the shower walls and floor to loosen dirt.
- Apply and scrub – Use the dish wand or spray the cleaner, then scrub with the sponge or a brush in circular motions focusing on soap scum and stains.
- Rinse thoroughly – Flush away all residue with warm water.
- Wipe dry (optional) – For a streak-free finish, dry with a microfiber cloth.
Helpful Tips
- For stubborn spots, let the cleaner sit for a few minutes before scrubbing.
- Always rinse with warm or hot water after cleaning to remove any soap or vinegar residue.
- To mix in a spray bottle, combine equal parts Dawn dish soap and white vinegar, shake well, then spray, scrub, and rinse.
- Warming the vinegar slightly can increase cleaning power, but do not overheat it.
- Keeping a dish wand or spray bottle in the shower makes quick maintenance easy—give the shower a quick scrub after each use to prevent buildup.
How to Make a Homemade Shower Cleaner (That Really Works)
A simple two-ingredient cleaner that’s effective at keeping showers clean and fresh.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Materials
- Dawn dish soap
- White vinegar
Instructions
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In a soap-dispensing dish wand, pour equal parts Dawn dish soap and white vinegar.
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Secure the cap and shake well to mix.
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Ready to use—apply with the wand or pour into a spray bottle, scrub, and rinse.
Notes
For a 16 oz spray bottle, mix 8 oz Dawn dish soap and 8 oz white vinegar, shake well, then use as directed.
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