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Like many of us, Im on a quest to be more environmentally friendly.
Its one reason Im an official convert towool dryer balls, after all.
I decided to start with my bathroom, where, of course, most of our germs live.
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To get started, I turned to the internet and searched for some greatDIY shower-cleaning recipes.
For all three options, youll need a reusable spray bottle, a microfiber cloth, and a sponge.
you might find variations of it everywhere, and its incredibly easy.
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I followed the instructions and yes, I can confirm: my glass shower screen wasinstantly streak-freeand perfectly clean.
This combo is incredibly easy to make and decidedly effective on limescale and soap scum.
As Jill warns in her post, my whole bathroom and bedroom smelled like vinegar.
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Also, my metal shower fixture got super cloudy.
So, I moved on to the next recipe.
It does have a strong smell, but in my opinion, its still better than vinegar.
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If you wanted, you could go for something even softer-scented, like lemon or lavender.
After mixing the correct proportions, I sprayed down my shower, rinsed, and wiped.
I sprayed it on my mirror and was delighted to see an instant streak-free shine there, too.
For my needs, this one beat out the first solution.
Im a long-time fan of Dr. Bronners, so I was curious to see how this worked.
Unlike the other two, this isnt a spray.
This all adds up to a paste, which is a little less user-friendlybut it still worked great.
I used it to spot-treat some problem areas withstubborn limescale build-up, and it chipped off a decent amount.
Best of all, it also smells great.
The Winner
For me, Option 2 was the best all-over option.
