This Garden Item Might Be Perfect For Cleaning Your Shower

Your shower is your oasis, but cleaning it may feel like more of a chore than anything else. However, you need to disinfect your shower to prevent harmful bacteria from growing, such as E coli, Campylobacter, and Streptococcus. No part of your bathroom is immune to these germs, but as you clean your tub or shower walls, you may find that it's challenging to rinse off any cleaning products if you don't have a handheld shower nozzle. Luckily, you can use a multipurpose garden sprayer to rinse your tub once it's clean. And since you can purchase one at Harbor Freight for less than $4, this affordable cleaning gadget is budget-friendly. 

As a rule of thumb, look to deep-clean your bathroom once a month. Your sink and toilet benefit from weekly cleaning, while your floors and tub should be cleaned every two weeks to keep bacteria at bay. According to Harvard.edu, roughly two-thirds of Americans take a daily shower. With every bath, you transfer germs to your shower. Additionally, mold and mildew love damp environments, which means your tub is a breeding ground for fungi. But thanks to this awesome TikTok hack, you can clean your shower quickly and efficiently. 

In a TikTok video posted by @cleanhappyco, you only need to fill your multipurpose sprayer with water from the tap. Clean your shower using your disinfectant of choice and then enjoy a constant spray of water, thanks to this multifaceted garden item. It offers the right amount of pressure to remove cleaning agents from your shower walls, leaving you with a clean tub. Pro tip: If you have hard water, distilled water will prevent your sprayer from clogging since most of the minerals have been removed.

If you're looking for green cleaning products to use with this helpful hack, you can try cleaning with white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, if that's what you have on hand). Vinegar can be a great disinfectant, removing some different types of bacteria. However, you don't want vinegar to sit on your shower walls for too long. If your tub has grout or porcelain tiles, you run the risk of vinegar affecting these materials. Even if your tiles are glazed, the acetic acid in vinegar can alter the surface of these products. Instead, grab an affordable garden sprayer, rinse off any residual cleaning products with it, and keep your shower squeaky clean.