Homemade Shower Cleaner #EarthDay

Rosemary Palmer
by Rosemary Palmer
Making your own cleaners has become one of “THE” things to do. Some doit for a natural, non chemical, and others just to cut down the cost ofcleaners that literally go down the drain.
One of the most popular showercleaners you find in searching is a simple solution of equal amounts of Dawndishwashing liquid and white vinegar. Be warned there is that smell tovinegar, and especially when heated.
Here’s how I made mine.
Heat 1 cup white vinegar until boiling then mix it with 1 cup blue Dawn in a glass mixing bowl.* Mix well. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then using a funnel, pour this mixture into your squirt bottle. Label the bottle.


Before each use, shake well as this formula can sometimes gel when cool.
Spray your tub and shower area well, and let set for a couple of hours. If there’s not a soap scum build- up, you should be able to rinse away. If there are hard water or soap scum spots, a brush or sponge should do the trick to get these off.


Use caution as the floor of your tub or shower could be a bit slick if not rinsed well.


*I mixed mine in a bowl to allow it to cool because I had read on other sites that if using a cheaper squirt bottle, the hot liquid could melt the bottle.


Why heat the vinegar? This will help to break down the detergent better. I’ve never tried using cold vinegar so I can’t say if this would work as well or not.


I couldn’t find regular Dawn, so some have reported the Ultra concentrated can produce more suds. This isn’t considered a natural cleaner as there are chemicals in Dawn.
Rosemary Palmer
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  • Fiberartsy Fiberartsy on Apr 18, 2014
    This recipe works great. I have used the leftovers without reheating and it does not work nearly as well.
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