June 19, 2017
DIY Peppermint Daily Shower Spray
If you deal with soap scum in the shower and/or find that weekly or bi-weekly cleaning isn’t enough to keep your shower clean, you might want to add a daily shower spray to your cleaning regimen. You can use a pre-mixed daily shower spray or make your own. I’m sharing my recipe with you today – it smells fresh and clean in the shower, keeps soap scum and mildew away, and is super easy to mix up and use.
Using a daily shower spray will keep soap scum and mildew at bay and make it easier to clean your shower. Start with a clean shower first and then use the daily shower spray to keep scum and mildew away.
Peppermint Daily Shower Cleaner Spray
1/2 cup vodka (you can use rubbing alcohol but I find that the vodka works better in this recipe)
1 cup water
10 drops peppermint essential oil
glass spray bottle
Mix and store in a spray bottle. Spray shower or tub daily after showering has occurred. No rinsing necessary. Optional: Use a squeegee at the end of your shower to remove excess water and to prevent water spots.
If you’re looking for natural ways to clean your home and a new way to clean your home, you can find similar recipes in both of my books: Simply Clean and The Organically Clean Home.
Patty Says
Thank you so much for the recipe. Can this be store in a plastic bottle instead? Thanks.
b r Says
Post authorIt can be but essential oils can ‘eat’ away at plastic over time so just keep an eye on your bottle.
Rita Says
I put the 16 oz glass spray bottle in a bottle coozie. It covers it pretty much completely and greatly lessens the chance of the bottle breaking in case of dropping or hitting it, and makes it much easier to hold on to. It has worked well so far!
b r Says
Post authorGreat tip!
Stacey Says
You can also get aluminum spray bottles if you’re nervous about glass in a shower.
Paige Says
Totally making this tonight for our bathroom!
Paige
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Tina Edwards Says
Can you please make a label for this product so that I can purchase it? I love your labels and spray bottles!!
b r Says
Post authorworking on it!
Tina Edwards Says
Yay!!
Paula Says
Love this ! Smells awesome!! Thank You for sharing n I love your blog too 🍃🌸🍃
Katie Says
This might be a silly question…do you squeegee first and then spray? Or vice versa?
b r Says
Post authorSpray and then squeegee 🙂
Cristina Says
Squeegee first or spray first for a shower door?
b r Says
Post authorSpray and then squeegee 🙂
Sally Says
Sounds great – can you use a plastic bottle? Glass sounds tricky in the shower.
b r Says
Post authorYou can use plastic but just watch it with the essential oil – it can ‘eat’ away at the plastic 🙂
Kim Says
Is this safe for natural stone? I see that there is no vinegar, but wanted to double check. Thank You.
b r Says
Post authorYes!
Christin Says
Is this safe for marble? I would love to hear your thoughts on keeping mold and mildew off marble and its grout!
b r Says
Post authorYes!
Sarah Says
Does this keep the faucets nice and shiny as well?
b r Says
Post authorYes!
Dorothea Says
If one were to using rubbing alcohol instead of vodka, what concentration works best? Thanks!
b r Says
Post author70%
Genevieve Says
Does it matter what vodka is used ? Thanks!
b r Says
Post authorAbsolutely not!
Steve Says
Hi Becky,
Do I squeegee the whole shower after spraying, or just the glass door?
Thanks!
b r Says
Post authorYou can squeegee both – I just concentrate on the door 🙂
Cathy Says
Can other essential oil scents be used instead like lemon?
b r Says
Post authorYes!
Jaime Says
HI!
We have turbo hardwater where we live, is distilled water safe in this recipe ? Just as effective ?
b r Says
Post authorYes it is!
Maribel Says
Can anything be added to it to prevent water spots?
b r Says
Post authorTry using distilled water instead of tap 🙂
ER Says
There is stain or grey mark s in between the bAthroom tiles, how do I remove it?
b r Says
Post authorWet the area, sprinkle a little baking soda and use a scrub brush. You can also spray with hydrogen peroxide, let it sit for a couple minutes and scrub.
Lindsay Says
Does the vodka just “dry” the shower walls or what does it do?
b r Says
Post authorIt has germ killing capabilities too.
D.S. Says
What size glass spray bottle does this recipe call for? 16oz or 8oz?
b r Says
Post author16 oz
Sheila Says
Can you use it on shower tile?
b r Says
Post authorAbsolutely!
Melisa Says
Thanks for the recipe! Can I use this on a rubber shower mat for kids?
b r Says
Post authorAbsolutely!
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Piepie Says
I made this with vanilla vodka and orange essential oil. It smells amazing!!
Char Says
I really enjoy your blog and have made several of your diy cleaners. Can you please tell me if vodka and everclear are interchangeable in the recipes? Thanks again for all your helpful posts!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorFor the most part they are, but you need to take into account the alcohol percentage.
Sharon Strubel Says
So happy to find you!
Tiffany Says
Do you use the squeegee before or after you spray?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorAfter 🙂
Sarah Theis Says
We have 1 bathroom so my kids bathe in the same tub we shower in. Would this shower spray be a concern for that reason? Would it “get in the bath water” later on in the day if we showered in the morning, sprayed, then bathed them at night?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorIt’s totally safe, give it a quick rinse before you fill up the tub if you’d like!
Nicole Says
How important are the essential oils in this recipe? I have pets and essential oils are toxic to most animals. Would it still work without the oils?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorYou can omit any essential oils in my recipes 🙂
Jo Ann Says
I love this recipe for my family (including pets). I use quality oils without additives! If it is not for internal use or animals don’t use it. My shower smells amazing and peppermint is a great pick me up in the morning! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorYou’re welcome! Glad you like it!
Sheila Hughes Says
Could I use Everclear (grain alcohol) in this? Or is it too potent. Thank you!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorYou definitely could!