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Proven DIY Shower and Tub Cleaner: Vinegar and Dish Soap Spray Recipe

Proven DIY Shower and Tub Cleaner: Vinegar and Dish Soap Spray Recipe

Struggling with stubborn limescale and soap scum in your shower or bathtub? As someone who's tested countless homemade cleaners over years of bathroom deep cleans, I've found the perfect solution.

No need for pricey chemical products like Antikal—this spray is budget-friendly, chemical-free, and highly effective.

With just white vinegar and dish soap, you can whip up a powerful cleaner in minutes. Here's how:

Proven DIY Shower and Tub Cleaner: Vinegar and Dish Soap Spray Recipe Contents
  • What you'll need
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Results
  • Why it works
  • Pro tips

What you'll need

- 30 cl (300 ml) white vinegar

- 15 cl (150 ml) dishwashing liquid

- Empty 75 cl (750 ml) spray bottle

- 1 funnel

Step-by-step instructions

1. Pour the white vinegar into a bowl.

2. Heat it in the microwave for 1 minute.

3. Using the funnel, pour the hot vinegar into the spray bottle.

4. Add the dishwashing liquid.

5. Gently swirl to mix.

6. Spray onto the surface.

7. Let sit for 30 minutes.

8. Wipe with a sponge.

9. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Results

Proven DIY Shower and Tub Cleaner: Vinegar and Dish Soap Spray Recipe

Your shower or tub is now sparkling clean! This spray dissolves soap scum and limescale effortlessly.

Quick, simple, and powerful—perfect for showers, tubs, sinks, bathroom tiles, fiberglass, and even kitchen surfaces.

Why it works

White vinegar is a trusted natural descaler and antiseptic that's incredibly economical. Dishwashing liquid cuts through grease and adds disinfecting power.

Total cost: about 40 cents per batch. For back pain sufferers, try this no-bend bathtub cleaning trick next.

Pro tips

  • For tougher grime, use a 1:1 ratio of dish soap to vinegar.
  • Just warm the vinegar—it should be comfortably hot to the touch, not boiling.
  • Let it dwell longer (even hours) on heavy buildup for best results.