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If you are gearing up for spring cleaning, you may want to consider tackling your routine room by room, starting in the bathroom—specifically the shower. These shower glass cleaners are so good that they will make your entire bathroom look spotless before you start on the rest of the space. After all, your shower is the biggest element in the bathroom, so you may as well get cleaning it over with as soon as you can.
We went ahead and found the best shower glass cleaners on the market—some of which are less than $5, might we add—that get the job done. Whether you want to get rid of streaks, break down soap scum, or incorporate a fresh scent, we’ve got you covered.
Ahead, you’ll find eight tried-and-true products that the House Beautiful shopping editors love, so feel free to kickstart your spring cleaning because these shower glass cleaners actually make it, dare we say, enjoyable. No, cleaning your shower may not be fun, but it will be quick—that we can promise.
Not only did we include affordable picks, but plenty of our favorite finds are naturally derived and cruelty-free, making them good for the environment and for yourself. They also have plenty of reviews, so if you need a little more info, spend a few minutes taking a peak at what others had to say. One of our most beloved products has more than 12,000 five-star ratings, so prepare to love whatever you end up buying to keep your space looking spotless.
As essential as sprays and washes are, a good squeegee is paramount when it comes to shower glass cleaners. They may not remove the grime or soap scum, but they are perfect for everyday maintenance. The best part? You don't even need soap! You can use your squeegee while you're taking a shower, when the door is already wet. We highly recommend giving the glass a good clean before using your squeegee, though.
If you're committing time to clean your shower, chances are, you spend just as much effort keeping the rest of your home spick and span. So do yourself a favor and opt for the Blueland cleaning essentials bundle, which includes foaming hand soap, a multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and glass and mirror cleaner. All these—especially the last product—are useful in the bathroom. Did we mention that all Blueland products are made without VOCs, parabens, ammonia, phthalates, and chlorine bleach?
Though soap scum sounds like it would be something disgusting—perhaps because the word "scum" is a bit unappetizing—but it's totally normal. It happens when soap and other anionic surfactants mix with hard water. It's a white grimy material that is sometimes impossible to remove once it's made itself a home in your bathroom. This spray, though, makes getting rid of it super easy. Just spray, let it soak for a few minutes, then wipe it away with a sponge.
Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner is Aunt Fannie's biggest fan and regularly uses this effective vinegar wash. "It definitely smells like vinegar, so use with caution," she says. "But it really works—especially with a microfiber cloth. I also like that it's clean and not packed with chemicals."
Any avid #CleanTok follower knows about The Pink Stuff, which we also recommend for shoe-cleaning. The more famous version of the beloved all-purpose cleaner comes in a large tub and features a thick paste consistency, but the foam cleaner is just as good. This one is specifically designed for bathrooms, as it removes dirt, grease, soap, and grime from glass and tiled surfaces. It also smells delicious with its unique rhubarb scent. The coolest part? It prevents limescale, so you can clean way less than you'd normally have to.
We're back with another Blueland favorite. Unlike the sprays, though, these cleaners come in tablet form. Here's how it works: Fill your Forever Bottle with regular tap water and drop in a highly concentrated tablet. Give it a few minutes to dissolve, then start cleaning. It's vegan, cruelty-, gluten-, soy-, and nut-free.
Method is an easy go-to cleaning brand because its collection of trustworthy products actually works. From hand soap to surface cleaner, the brand is backed by thousands of happy customers. Our most recent discovery is the glass cleaner, which as the bottle indicates, is naturally derived. It's also biodegradable and cruelty-free, which makes it a top pick in our book. As for its performance, it does exactly what it promises: clean glass. It won't break down scum, but if your door is constantly covered in unsightly streaks, this is the shower glass cleaner for you.
We are suckers for a minimalist bottle, and this Public Goods glass cleaner is no exception. It comprises a natural, plant-based cleaning solution derived from coconut, corn, and citric acid, leaving your shower with the perfect amount of delicious-smelling sparkle.
When it comes to the best thing to clean shower glass with, it depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want to remove streaks, you can get away with just a squeegee. Otherwise, anything with ammonia will break through soap scum and any gross buildup you're trying to eliminate. The thing about ammonia, it's not great to inhale because it can irritate the skin, mouth, throat, lungs, and eyes. If you want a slightly (and we mean extremely slightly) less effective, but much gentler option, opt for a vinegar-based product.
Surprise, surprise! Vinegar—white vinegar, to be specific—is your best bet for removing hard water stains (also known as soap scum) from glass and tile.
Associate Editor Jessica Cherner does spring cleaning all year and is constantly searching for new ways to get an even better, spotless sparkle. In fact, most of the products listed above are in Jess's regular arsenal of cleaning supplies.
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