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Posted on 12.16.16

Best Shower, Tub and Oven Cleaner- Great for Spot Removal!

This is the best home made shower and tub cleaner! Use this solution anywhere in your house like the bathroom, kitchen, garage, it cleans really tough stains!

Shower Tub Cleaner

This do it yourself home made cleaning mixture is amazing! It works well and you can make it yourself at home with ingredients you have on hand. I don’t only use this solution in the bathroom, I use it anywhere in the house that needs a good cleaning or a quick freshen up.  You can have a couple of bottles mixed up and ready to go for quick stain removal or clean ups.

How to make home made cleaner:

This mixture is: 2 oz. Dawn dish soap (blue Dawn works best), 4 oz. Lemon Juice, 8 oz. White Vinegar, 10 oz. Water. So easy and simple to make but this solution is a very powerful cleaner! A lot of people ask if you have to use Dawn and yes, it is the best one to use. If you cannot find Dawn in the country you live in, you can try another dish soap but you may not see the same results. Blue Dawn works best and better then the other formulas.

This magic solution also makes a great homemade oven cleaner that works really well. I love using this to clean the oven. Remove racks and spray inside a cold oven, avoiding the heating elements as much as possible. Leave overnight, for best results before wiping off with a damp cloth. This also works great for cleaning oven racks. Remove racks and lay on a flat surface, preferably on top of old newspapers. Spray racks and leave for a few hours or overnight before wiping off with a damp cloth.

This also works well in the garage or mud room. If you have boot prints, car spills and tracks, dirt, etc you can use this solution to clean. Kids rooms are the perfect place to use this solution. Much better then using harsh cleaners in your kid’s rooms. Great in the kitchen as well for sinks, fridges, counters, microwaves, and more.

Last year when I moved I used this solution to clean to entire house. It works fabulous and I didn’t have to breath in harsh chemicals while I was cleaning. It works great on tough stains and really gives your house a solid cleaning!

When spring comes and I start my spring cleaning I will definitely be using this amazing solution.

 

Check out more uses for Blue Dawn, not just for dishes anymore!

 

Oven Cleaner

 

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  1. Marie says

    February 4, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Can you use the Lemon Juice out of the Bottle or do you use real lemons ?….M

  2. Patricia Rich says

    December 13, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    I did not see peroxide listed as an ingredient for this mixture

  3. Pat says

    October 1, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Will it clean grout?

  4. Penny says

    September 5, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Does it work on rust?

  5. LORRAINE HAMILTON says

    September 4, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Best grease and oil stain remover on clothing is 1/3 water, 1/3 Blue Dawn, 1/3 ammonia. Brush on then wash in warm water. Removing blood stains from clothing and mattresses (I have teen granddaughters), just pour on 3% peroxide. Will fade the stain, who cares if the mattress fades? It usually does not.

  6. Debra says

    July 30, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Does this work on germs?

  7. Kathy H Huffman says

    June 7, 2017 at 11:12 am

    I mix 2 parts peroxide to 1 part Tide laundry detergent…best stain remover ever on clothing….it works great on shower..tubs..sinks too.

    • Patricia Harmon says

      July 1, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Have you noticed that some of the things you used it on faded? Unfortunately peroxide will take the color from a lot of fabrics including carpet. Good idea to check in an inconspicuous lace first.

  8. Nancy Switzer says

    June 6, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Can you clean the microwave with it?

    • Vida Recipes says

      June 7, 2017 at 6:20 am

      yes

  9. Judy says

    June 5, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Can you use cider vinegar?

    • Vida Recipes says

      June 5, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      I’m not sure, if you try it let us know please.

    • jan says

      June 6, 2017 at 7:08 am

      Can use cider vinegar also!!! I use this same solution for WEEDS! Esp. In cracks in the driveway!!!

  10. Debbie says

    May 21, 2017 at 7:54 am

    Does it work for mildew in the shower?

    • Vida Recipes says

      May 21, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Yes it does

  11. Carol says

    April 7, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Can it also be used on Carpets?

    • Vida Recipes says

      April 8, 2017 at 10:26 am

      Here is a post for cleaning carpets – https://www.vidarecipes.com/recipe/carpet-shampoo-solution/

  12. Marietta Faulkenberry says

    March 17, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Do I need to rinse after use? Thank you.

    • Maria says

      April 8, 2017 at 2:13 am

      Yes thank you it works wonderful on everything. And smells good

    • Carlene Smith says

      July 10, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Do you spray it on and let it set for while and rinse or do you scrub it on and rinse?

      • Vida Recipes says

        July 11, 2017 at 7:12 am

        Either way is fine, you can leave it on for tougher messes

  13. Elizabeth says

    March 11, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    Thanks, will try this.

  14. Becky Hall says

    March 8, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    I use this formula quite often, my whole family uses and loves it. It works like a charm.

  15. Virginia says

    March 7, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    I’m going try this for my hard water issue.

  16. Lynda Beauparlant says

    March 7, 2017 at 11:47 am

    will try it and this summer will also do my BBQ grills

  17. Deborah Diehl says

    February 23, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    Thanks for this great idea !!

  18. Lorraine Curtis says

    February 18, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I’ve been using this without the lemon juice and that is amazing. No more harsh chemical cleaners for me!!

  19. April J Stidham says

    February 1, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Great, thank you for sharing

  20. Beverley Austin says

    January 17, 2017 at 3:05 am

    must try this ,,thanks for household hints and recipes …

  21. Truman L says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:15 am

    lay the oven rack in the bath tub and kill two cleaning birds at once.

    • Anne says

      April 7, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Great idea, thanks

  22. Kim Gomory says

    January 17, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Thank you! Gonna try it.

  23. Kimberly Relford AkaK-Mor says

    December 30, 2016 at 4:33 am

    Thanks for sharing!

    • Vida Recipes says

      December 30, 2016 at 6:48 am

      You’re welcome!

  24. Anonymous says

    December 27, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    Wonder if works on a gas oven also?

  25. Cassie says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:51 am

    This is awesome stuff! We moved into a new home that was formerly owned by a handicapped, elderly male and the home need a lot of attention. This has been a God send!

  26. Ruth A Fritton says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I am going to try this. I have hard water and it is difficult to keep the tub and shower clean. Thanks.
    Ruth

    • Vida Recipes says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      It works great on hard water

    • Sue says

      March 8, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      Works great but I made a similar formular several years ago and now I see different versions . I DO NOT add water . I use 6 good squirts of BLUE Dawn, fill a little over half with white vinegar then top with Real Lemon juice. This is for a 32oz spray bottle ! It cleans everything literally and SAFE!!

      • Nancy says

        June 5, 2017 at 6:31 pm

        Do you have to rinse this off?

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