Natural Shower Cleaner

A natural shower cleaner will not only get your shower looking great and save you money, but it is safer for you and the environment. If you are like us, you are looking to remove toxic chemicals from your lifestyle. The big question is – will my house look as clean as my chemical products make it look today?

Did you know that many chemical shower cleaners are among the most offensive of commercial cleaning products? Their labels warn you to avoid skin contact and inhalation, but many of them are meant to be sprayed in the shower and left to do their job until the next time someone showers (which means that you and your family can’t avoid coming in contact with toxic chemicals). Where’s the sense in that?

The truth is that natural shower cleaners are just as effective as their commercial counterparts. Give the following tips a try—I think you’ll be convinced to make the switch to green cleaning.

• Try replacing sponges or scrubbers with ayate cloths. Woven from fibers of the agave plant, ayate cloths are machine-washable and resistant to mold and mildew. They’re tough enough to scrub away grime and soap scum, but won’t harm surfaces. You can find them online and at many health food stores.
• Keep your bathroom well ventilated to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. The easiest thing to do is to use a squeegee to dry shower walls and doors after each shower. You can also turn on a fan or leave a window open for a while after you’re finished showering. This allows air to circulate through the bathroom, making the area less hospitable for mold and mildew. You can spray existing growth with diluted tea tree oil. Let that sit for a while then scrub with a paste of baking soda and castile soap and a scrub brush. Repeat this process as often as needed to remove mold and mildew completely.
• Vinegar is your best weapon against hard water deposits and lime scale buildup. Soak a cleaning cloth in white vinegar and scrub tile and fixtures, or anywhere you notice buildup.
• To remove slippery soap residue (and to do the general cleaning of your shower), make a paste of baking soda and castile soap. This will remove that slippery residue that your soaps and other products can leave behind. Since this paste can’t be stored, the most economical way to go about it is to only make as much as you need for one cleaning.
• Now for those little extras: pour a few cups of boiling water down shower drains (as long as your pipes are metal) once or twice a month to dissolve any product residue or buildup and to kill any bacteria growth in the drain. Scrub drain covers and shower door tracks with water, castile soap, and a soft brush, like a re-purposed old toothbrush.

These natural shower cleaner methods will leave your shower truly clean. No more holding your breath while using hazardous cleaners. No more worrying about your family coming into contact with toxic chemicals while showering. And I know you’ll notice that you’re saving money by no longer purchasing expensive chemical cleaners. Now, clean has a whole new meaning!

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