How to Clean a Tub and Shower

How to Clean a Tub and Shower

Tubs and showers are exposed to water, soap, shampoo, body oils and everyday dirt every time they're used. Over time, these materials can create soap scum, grime and residue on walls, floors, fixtures and other bathroom surfaces.

Regular cleaning helps prevent buildup and makes it easier to keep your tub and shower looking clean.

What Causes Buildup in Tubs and Showers?

Most tub and shower buildup comes from a combination of:

• Soap and body wash

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Body oils

• Dirt and grime

• Minerals in water

• Moisture

• Everyday bathroom residue

When these materials aren't removed regularly, they can form increasingly stubborn layers on bathroom surfaces.

What You'll Need

Before cleaning, gather a few basic supplies:

• Natural Armor Tub & Tile Cleaner

• Cleaning cloth or sponge

• Soft-bristle cleaning brush

• Grout brush or old toothbrush for tight areas

• Clean water for rinsing

Always follow the cleaner's label directions and the care instructions for the surface you're cleaning.

Step 1: Remove Items From the Tub or Shower

Remove shampoo bottles, soap, razors, bath mats and other items.

This gives you access to corners, shelves and areas underneath bottles where soap residue and moisture often collect.

Step 2: Rinse Away Loose Dirt

A quick rinse can help remove loose hair, dirt and debris before applying your cleaner.

Pay particular attention to the tub floor, shower floor, corners and areas around the drain.

Step 3: Apply Natural Armor Tub & Tile Cleaner

Apply Natural Armor Tub & Tile Cleaner to the surfaces you're cleaning according to the product label directions.

Focus on areas with visible soap scum, grime and buildup.

Step 4: Allow the Cleaner to Work

Give the cleaner the appropriate contact time specified on the product label.

Allowing the product time to work can help loosen residue before you begin wiping or scrubbing.

Step 5: Wipe or Gently Scrub

Use a sponge, cloth or appropriate soft-bristle brush to work over the surface.

Give additional attention to:

• Corners

• Grout lines

• Around fixtures

• Shower shelves

• Tub edges

• Areas around the drain

• Spots with visible soap scum

Heavier buildup may require additional agitation or another application.

Step 6: Rinse the Surface

Rinse the cleaned surfaces thoroughly as directed.

Make sure loosened dirt, cleaner and residue are removed rather than allowed to dry back onto the surface.

Step 7: Dry the Tub or Shower

Wiping surfaces dry after cleaning can help reduce water spots and moisture-related buildup.

A clean microfiber cloth or squeegee can make this step easier, particularly on shower walls and doors.

How Often Should You Clean a Tub or Shower?

How frequently you need to clean depends on how often the bathroom is used, the hardness of your water and how quickly soap residue develops.

A frequently used tub or shower generally benefits from regular light cleaning rather than waiting for heavy buildup to develop.

How to Keep Your Tub and Shower Cleaner

A few simple habits can reduce the amount of buildup between deeper cleanings:

• Rinse away soap residue after showering

• Remove standing water

• Use a squeegee on shower walls and doors

• Keep the bathroom properly ventilated

• Don't allow empty bottles and containers to accumulate

• Clean visible soap scum before it becomes heavily layered

• Perform regular routine cleaning

What About Stubborn Soap Scum?

Older soap scum and bathroom buildup may take more effort than fresh residue.

Apply Natural Armor Tub & Tile Cleaner according to the label directions, allow the recommended contact time and gently scrub the affected area. Particularly stubborn buildup may require another application.

Avoid using abrasive tools that could scratch or damage the surface.

Keep Your Tub and Shower Clean With Natural Armor

Natural Armor Tub & Tile Cleaner is a ready-to-use solution designed to help tackle soap scum, dirt, grime and everyday bathroom buildup.

Regular cleaning can help keep tubs, showers, tile and other compatible bathroom surfaces cleaner while preventing layers of residue from becoming more difficult to remove.

Always follow the product label directions and test an inconspicuous area first when you're uncertain about surface compatibility.