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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
http://thehappyflammily.com
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!