Homemade Bathroom Cleaners: DIY Toilet, Tub & Tile Cleaning Tips

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These homemade bathroom cleaners will help you to clean your toilet, fiberglass tub, tiles, and shower.

Clean your bathroom naturally with pantry staples!

Written By: Heidi Stonehill Executive Editor
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Your bathroom can be cleaned with items straight from the pantry! From a toilet bowl cleaner to tub, tile, and shower scrubs, find out how to clean a bathroom with some of our favorite homemade bathroom cleaners. Time to clean smarter, not harder!

Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner

How to Clean Fiberglass Tubs and Showers

  1. Make a paste of baking soda and water.
  2. Wet the surface of the tub or shower stall; gently rub with the paste on a sponge or soft nylon brush.
  3. Rinse thoroughly. Never use abrasive cleaners (such as common scouring powder), abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, or scrapers.

fiberglass tub with tiles around it in a bathroom

Homemade Cleaners for Tile and Bathtubs

  • Sprinkle baking soda in place of scouring powder in your tub or on the tiles. Rub with a damp sponge. Rinse thoroughly.
  • To remove film buildup on bathtubs, apply full-strength white vinegar to a sponge and wipe the area. Next, use baking soda as you would scouring powder. Rub with a damp sponge and rinse thoroughly.
  • Vinegar removes most dirt without scrubbing and doesn’t leave a film. Use 1/4 cup (or more) of vinegar to 1 gallon of water.
  • To clean grout, put 3 cups of baking soda into a medium-sized bowl and add 1 cup of warm water. Mix into a smooth paste and scrub into grout with a sponge or toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly and dispose of leftover paste when finished.
  • Find more tips for homemade floor cleaners.

Now that you’re done with the bathroom, find out about cleaning your kitchen with pantry ingredients!

Get recipes for all the homemade cleaners you could need. And check out our list of the best homemade cleaners.

Did we miss any of your favorite tricks? Let us know below!

About The Author
Heidi Stonehill

Heidi Stonehill

Executive Editor

Heidi Stonehill is the Executive Editor for The Old Farmer’s Almanac, joining the team in 2001. As such, she manages the content development of the Almanac’s line of wall, engagement, box, and special...