Beyond excessive soap scum buildup, professional cleaner Lisa Sosa of Clean Happy Co adds that the large size of glass showers can make them difficult for some people to clean. Glass is also easily scratched and scuffed, meaning harsh abrasive cleaners are out of the picture. These experts agree that regular maintenance is the key to keeping glass showers looking good. Here’s the cleaning schedule they recommend for staying on top of it: Looking for safe, eco-friendly products is especially important with shower cleaners, as they tend to be used in enclosed spaces. When taking those deep, nourishing breaths in the shower, you want to make sure what you’re inhaling is good for you. Here are five cleaners you can feel good about using daily, weekly, or as needed on your shower: When to use: After you run your shower Pros: Comes in reusable & recyclable packaging Cons: Most effective if used daily, so it requires some upkeep Grove Co. Daily Shower Cleaner Concentrate + Reusable Cleaning Glass Spray Bottle($16.99); grove.co When to use: About once a week, depending on how hard your water is Pros: Comes in easy-to-apply gel Cons: Made with some potentially bothersome preservatives Mrs Meyer’s Clean Day Vinegar Gel Cleaner, Lemon Verbena ($19.91); amazon.com, grove.co When to use: About once a week, depending on how hard your water is Pros: EPA Safer Choice certified Cons: Some reviewers note that it can streak, so be sure to wipe it down completely after use 9 Elements Bath Spray ($4.99); target.com, amazon.com When to use: When you have stubborn stains Pros: Powerful bleach alternative Cons: Might scratch glass; test on a small area first Branch Basics Oxygen Boost ($22); branchbasics.com When to use: After you run your shower Pros: EPA Safer Choice certified Cons: Most effective if used daily, so it requires some upkeep ECOS Bathroom Cleaner ($4.38); amazon.com, iherb.com Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
