Cleaning the tub and shower is no where on my list of things I enjoy doing. It is however on my list of things that need to be done. Often my hubby jumps in and volunteers to do the scrubbing to which I respond by gladly handing over my cleaning supplies . He always does a great job and the bathroom looks brand new. Although I question the amount of cleaner he applies to the bathroom. We have even consulted the bottle for recommendations of the proper use of the product. The makers of the cleaning supplies love him because it’s the people like him that keep them in business. There is no doubt our bathroom is clean and germ free but the scent of chemicals lingering in the air of our home is not exactly what I would call a comforting smell.

In an earlier post I commented that I would like to find more natural ways to clean. I really do love a squeaky clean bathrooms. Professional premixed shower cleaners that I have used in the past have always done a great job leaving the shower and tub looking brand new. That’s why I love them. They do however have chemicals that make my arms itch and leave a suffocating smell in the air. So I am looking for ways to cut out the chemicals we use in our home.

I’m not sure that Dawn dish soap really counts as natural but vinegar does and it is no where near as harsh as some of the other cleaners we have used. With only 2 ingredients I easily made a simple homemade version of a tub and shower cleaner. To my surprise it worked just as well as the professional cleaning supplies I have been buying. For all of you penny pinchers out there, it only cost a fraction of the price that one would normally spend on cleaning supplies and who doesn’t love saving hard earned money. So if your in a pinch, looking to save a few pennies, are out of cleaner or just want to try something new, try mixing up a batch of your own tub and shower cleaner.

Simple Tub and Shower Cleaner Recipe

1 cup Dawn dish soap
1 cup White Distilled Vinegar

Pour into a spray bottle and shake until mixed well. Spray on surface to be cleaned, let sit for a minute and wipe away with a wet rag.