How To Make An Effective DIY Shower Cleaner?

How To Make An Effective DIY Shower Cleaner?

Even when there are tons of products available in the market to clean the shower, the demand for DIY shower cleaners has never gone down. Ever wonder why? This is because most commercial shower cleaners just have one cleaning agent in it, while when we DIY it, there is a combination of multiple cleaning agents involved, giving a much better result. Also, we have the liberty to mix things up and experiment with the cleaning agents. But always make sure to take enough precaution so as to not damage your shower with the mixture as some combinations of cleaning agents can do more harm than good. Just to be on the safe side, always follow DIY shower cleaner recipes that have stood the test of time, just like the one we will be talking about in a while.

How exactly does the shower get dirty?

I know this is a no-brainer, but let us discuss it anyway. Moisture is the main culprit when it comes to a dirty shower. Mildew and mold find it the perfect environment to make it their home. Soap scum is yet another reason for your shower to get shabby just days after your routine bathroom cleaning. As we shower, the soap reacts with hard water. The charged calcium and magnesium particles present in the hard water, work with soap to form a nasty insoluble substance called scum. This scum can give rise to the formation of mildew and molds which can be quite hard to remove. The scum and mildew can be found on your shower glass, tile and grout, and any other place that retains moisture.

How often should we clean the shower?

Depends on how often you use the shower. But no matter how often or how less you use the shower, always keep a squeegee handy. This helps in squeezing out any water and soap that might have snuck onto the shower glass, delaying the formation of any sort of mildew or scum. Also, keep a daily shower cleaner handy, which you can spray all over the bathroom and quickly wipe down, which also slows down the time between your shower cleaning sessions. In total, when it comes to the frequency at which you have to clean your shower, make sure to do a deep clean every once a month and you can also hire professional house cleaners once every 6 months to thoroughly clean your shower. Even with all these, never fall short of giving a quick clean to your shower daily.

The most effective DIY Shower Cleaner

Now, for the final reveal! Take any dishwashing liquid of your choice. Now take an equal amount of white vinegar and heat it in a microwave. Pour the white vinegar into a spray bottle and add the dishwashing liquid into it. Give the solution a good mix and we have our own DIY shower cleaner that thousands of cleaning professionals vouch for. You can spray the solution all over your shower liberally and leave it for 30 minutes. Let the mix do its magic. You might want to consider crack opening your windows and doors while doing this, as the smell of white vinegar can be quite pungent. Once 30 minutes are over, scrub the solution off and wash the shower thoroughly. You will be left with a super clean, shiny, and flawless shower.