Steam is a great cleaner and disinfectant. After every shower, turn on the hot water and let the steam loosen all the dirt and grime on the shower walls and door. Rinse everything with hot water and you're done!
Detergents, gentle acids, such as citric and oxalic acid, and disinfectants are excellent and safe cleaners that power through the toughest soap scum. Using these products is the best way to clean your shower.
Spray the walls down with white vinegar as you scrub the walls. If the walls are really dirty soak the walls in vinegar, and let it soak in for 30 minutes. Even better, heat the vinegar up in the microwave and spray it on while it's hot.
While acrylic shower walls are completely water-resistant, many feature coatings that can be damaged by choosing the wrong shower cleaning products. The best options are a soft cloth and simple, non-abrasive cleaners, including Formula 409 or a solution of one part water to one part white vinegar.
NEVER use vinegar-based products for cleaning acrylic. Just like glass cleaners, the acidic nature of vinegar will permanently damage your acrylic. A mild soap and water can be used as a natural way to clean acrylic.
You can use baking soda and water, or use washing soda with hydrogen peroxide. Some people find it easier to use a toothbrush to apply solutions on the grout before scrubbing them off. This will allow you to reach all the necessary spots and clean your shower walls thoroughly.
To make the best homemade shower cleaner, just combine equal amounts of Dawn dish soap and white vinegar in a spray bottle and gently shake mix. Spray down your shower with it, wait half an hour, then rinse clean!
To remove grime from the shower floor, sprinkle the area with baking soda while it's still wet from the vinegar-dish soap solution. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a soft-bristled brush.
For a tried and true cleaner to tackle hard water stains, we recommend Bio-Clean Hard Water Stain Remover. It's easy to use, efficient, and it smells pleasant, too. For a more budget-friendly but still effective pick, check out CLR Multi-Use Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover.
As a rule of thumb, cleaning expert Karina Toner suggests that you deep clean a shower once every month (or two if the space is not used frequently). 'Regular wipe-downs may not be enough especially for hard-to-reach areas like grout lines and tight corners.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
To get rid of soap or grout stains on your tiles, just add some water to the baking soda and make a thick paste. Apply this paste generously to your tiles. Add a few drops of vinegar to the paste to clean your tiles even more effectively. The paste will start to bubble.
A natural solution made of equal parts distilled white vinegar and hot water works well on soap scum and grime. White vinegar is safe on ceramic tile and fiberglass, but will not work on marble. Using a soft-bristled brush or sponge, scrub the tiles and grout. Then, rinse the walls completely.
Vinegar is good for cleaning because its acidic which means it's able to dissolve dirt, grease, grime and kill bacteria, making it perfect for cleaning your bathroom.
Water, Dish Soap, And White Vinegar Shower Spray
The next DIY daily shower spray you can make at home is a mixture of water, dish soap, and vinegar. This is a slightly stronger shower cleaner than the spray above and is recommended for families of four and people whose showers are used more than twice a day.
Clean grout every week, or as needed, depending on how many people are using the shower. For this job, Angelora suggests using a soft scrub brush, a mixture of one part vinegar to two parts water and “a little elbow grease.” Stay away from using harsh chemicals, especially bleach, on grout.
Acrylic and fiberglass can scratch easily. Avoid using commercial aerosol cleaners, harsh cleaners, and solvents. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth or sponge when cleaning. A textured sponge will scratch or damage surfaces.
There are items right in your pantry that can be used to clean your acrylic bathtub. Mix ¼ cup baking soda with ¼ cup white vinegar, stirring the mixture until it forms a paste.