How to Make No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner—Cheaper Better Faster
The only thing better than making my own cleaning products is when what I make turns out to be cheaper, better, and faster than something I might buy in the store to accomplish the same goal. Today’s spray-and-walk-away No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner is the perfect solution to keep tubs and showers sparkling between major cleanings.
Background
More than 25 years ago, I learned how to make a powerful Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner that tackles soap scum and beats any commercial product I have ever tested. It rocked my world and it’s done the same for thousands of readers I’ve shared it with through the years (I have included it at the end of this post).
But we needed to find a way to keep our tubs and showers looking that beautiful every day, without a lot of effort. While homemade Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner works really well—like magic!—it’s not for daily maintenance. And that is what prompted this homemade, No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner:
No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner
Once that tub and/or shower is sparkling clean, use this Daily Shower Cleaner to keep it that way. Effortlessly!
- 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
- 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap, like blue Dawn
- 1 tablespoon dishwasher rinse aid, like Jet-Dry
- 2 cups water
- Pour all of the ingredients into a large spray bottle (24-ounce or larger). Mix gently.
- This no-rinse, no wipe, no scrub shower cleaner spray is safe to use on glass, glazed tile, stone, marble, granite; tubs, doors, and shower curtains. The gentle formula contains no bleach, ammonia, or harsh chemicals and it won’t scratch surfaces, damage sealant, or leave behind a dull residue.
- Store your daily shower cleaner in a dark cupboard, as hydrogen peroxide begins to break down quickly in the presence of light.
To use: Just before you step out of the shower, spray the walls, doors, fixtures, curtain with No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner and walk away.
No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner
Ingredients
- ½ cup hydrogen peroxide, make sure it is a fresh bottle
- ½ cup rubbing alcohol, 70% or 91%
- 1 teaspoon Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid no substitutes, please
- 1 tablespoon Jet-Dry dishwasher rinse aid or similar rinse-aid product
- 2 cups distilled water
Instructions
- Pour all of the ingredients into a large spray bottle (24-ounce or larger). Mix gently.
- This no-rinse, no wipe, no scrub shower cleaner spray is safe to use on glass, glazed tile, stone, tubs, doors, and shower curtains. The gentle formula contains no bleach, ammonia, or harsh chemicals and it won't scratch surfaces or leave behind a dull residue.
- Store your daily shower cleaner in a dark cupboard, as hydrogen peroxide begins to break down quickly in the presence of light.
- Use within 6 months.
To Use:
- Once you are done showering and just before you step out of the shower, spray the walls, doors, fixtures, curtain with Daily Shower Cleaner. Do not rinse—just walk away!
Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner
I have never found a commercial tub and shower cleaner that comes close to this homemade product. Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner is like magic and I’m not the only one who thinks so. I’ve had thousands of responses over the years from my readers who were as astonished as I the first time they used it.
- Blue Dawn (no substitutes, please)
- White vinegar
- Pour one cup blue Dawn into a 32-ounce spray bottle (1/2 cup blue Dawn if you are using a 16-ounce bottle).
- Fill the bottle the rest of the way with white vinegar.
- Apply sprayer top; shake gently to mix.
To use: Open a window to make sure the area to be cleaned has good ventilation. Spray liberally on the tub, shower, floor, walls, fixtures, and doors. Allow to sit from 30 minutes up to overnight, depending on the severity of the problem. Just close the door and walk away.
All of the offensive scum, gunk, mildew, and grime will break down and become soft and gooey. Rinse it away.
For especially challenging situations—or if this is the initial treatment—use a sponge or brush to gently scrub the surfaces before rinsing.
Caution: Do not use on stone, marble, or granite, which are porous materials treated with a sealant. Vinegar is acetic and can etch, pit, dull, or otherwise negatively impact the sealant and appearance of your stone.
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Stone, Marble, Granite Cleaner
Natural products like stone, marble, and granite require extra special care. These porous materials must be sealed upon installation, and then resealed at least once annually with a good sealant made specifically for stone, granite and marble and available from the manufacturer or any home improvement store.
Soap and scum must never be allowed to build up on the stone, marble, or granite surfaces or around the fixtures. Not only will that dull and harm the sealant, but it’s also a bear to remove without taking the sealant with it.
The best approach is to prevent any kind of build-up by using our No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner after each use. Then use this cleaner weekly to prevent hard-water marks and maintain these natural products’ beauty.
- 1 cup 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
- 1 cup distilled water
- 3 drops Blue Dawn or Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile soap
Pour rubbing alcohol, water, and soap into a spray bottle. Mix gently. Spray down stone surfaces, clean with a non-abrasive brush or sponge. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
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Why isn’t storage in an AMBER spray bottle specifically recommended for this daily shower cleaner? Is it because of the hazard of the glass breaking? Does anyone manufacture amber plastic spray containers?
The cleaner with one cup blue dawn and white vinegar clogs my sprayer. Is it my sprayer, or do others have this same problem?
Reread the recipe, Christy. If you are using 1 cup Blue Dawn you need to be using a large 32-oz sprayer. If your sprayer is 16 oz (typical size) only 1/2 cup BD. This will not clog a good sprayer top. I have a feeling your ratio might be off.
How can the daily shower spray with peroxide be kept in a dark place since it is used right after taking a shower? Family won’t remember to spray down the shower if it is not in the shower. My shower is not a dark area. Thank you
Luv this! And make a lot of my own different cleaning products all from things I found thru trial and error. Ty for sharing
What about really hard water?
I need something!!! Spent my Saturday scrubbing all the orange off.
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Hi.
Thank you for sharing these recipes. Which recipe would work well on large ceramic tile showers with maybe plexiglass surroundings?
These recipes are safe on tile, acrylic, and Plexiglas however ALWAYS test FIRST in an inconspicuous spot.
This Daily Shower Cleaner makes my life easier. Thank you so much, Mary!!!
Is the daily shower cleaner safe for an RV shower? I dont know if it’s made of acrylic or fiberglass.
I’ve used the vinegar and Dawn (5 stars for that recipe) on it safely for routine cleaning but would like the simplicity of a daily, no scrub spray.
Thanks for all you do, Mary!
Yes, safe!
I love your ideas to save money! I’ve been waiting to finally run out of the commercial brand of daily shower cleaner so I can try yours! Unfortunately it was a failed experiment! I made it exactly as directed, and tried it as soon as I could. But after spraying and drying, my shower has never looked so bad, with awful streaks all over the door and walls. I then had to clean all that off with some heavy scrubbing with a damp microfiber cloth. Not sure what went wrong as I followed the recipe exactly. Sadly it’s now all going down the drain. 🙁
Question. I couldn’t help but wonder: Do you squeegee your showers, then spray the daily cleaner as you leave? Or just skip the squeegee altogether?? I feel like it’s a dumb question, but I’m asking it anyway!
Thanks,
Julz
No squeegee. Just turn off the water, spray it down and walk away.