Homemade Shower Cleaner

Your bathroom is probably the first area of the house to get really dirty. Here’s how you keep your shower area clean the natural way.

As hard as you try, you just can’t keep your bathroom, and particularly the shower area, clean for more than a couple of days. This is one area of the house that is constantly facing alternating wet and dry cycles, so the chances of it getting grubbier and mouldier than other areas are pretty intense. What’s more, if not cleaned regularly, this area can get slippery and cause dangerous accidents. You have to really keep at it to ensure that the shower floor is clean and sanitary, and that all fittings and tiles are free of leftover soap and mould.

However, you can keep your shower area clean without using harmful chemical sprays or harsh detergents. You must try and minimize your contact with these chemicals, so it is better to opt for natural cleaners which you can make yourself. Don’t worry about how you can make a shower cleaner yourself, we have got you covered.

Here are some ingredients to get you started:

Vinegar is your biggest friend in the house cleaning department, and this substance is particularly useful in the shower area. Liberally spray the shower area with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water, and wipe down with a cloth or use a hard brush to clean away water stains, soap suds, mould, etc. For areas requiring intense cleaning, use undiluted vinegar directly. Despite its intensive cleaning properties, it has no adverse effects on the skin so it is safe to use. Besides, vinegar also takes away odours, so it’s a good idea to pour some down the shower drain as well.

Lemon juice will help you dissolve mould, stubborn spots, soap residue and other stains. Use the juice of overripe lemons for more concentrated cleaning power.

Leftover body scrub combined with ordinary detergent powder is a good choice for scouring bathtub, tiles, shower area floors, etc. You can even use powdered coconut kernels for scouring hard surfaces susceptible to mould and grime.

Baking soda is harsh on stains and has anti-bacterial properties as well. Make a thick paste combining baking soda and water, and using an old toothbrush, dab the solution on taps and other faucets. Within seconds, your faucets will come out clean and sparkling. Simply wash off with a blast of cold water.

Hydrogen peroxide is great for dissolving gunk in the shower drain. If you see grease building up in the shower drain, simply spray the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide. Rinse the drain with water after 10 minutes. You can use hydrogen peroxide as a follow up to baking soda as well – spray it directly on the baking soda and remove gunk from in between tiles.

Prepare your own liquid detergent using one part baby shampoo, one part vinegar, and half part water. Store this mixture in a bottle and use it over water stains or grubby tiles, mirrors and taps.

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