Windex will clean everything in the bathroom—porcelain, plastic, chrome, tile, and grout; toilet, tub, walls, and floors, too. And of course the glass and mirrors. Caution: Make sure you rinse the tub and shower floor very well when you're done as it could make for a slip-and-fall situation.
Bathtubs. Bathtubs, showers, and toilets are other areas you'll want to scrub down and disinfect, so hands off the original Windex. “The best cleaning product for the bathroom are any products that are bleach or peroxide-based, like Lysol with Bleach or Comet,” says Monica Bowman of Two Maids & A Mop.
Spray glass cleaner into the toilet bowl, allow to sit for about five minutes, and scrub as usual to remove stains. For bathtubs, showers, and vanity countertops, spritz cleaner onto the surface, wipe down with a microfiber cloth or sponge, and rinse with plain water.
Step 1: Start with a clean shower. Step 2: Immediately after showering, spray a light mist of Windex® Shower over the wet surfaces including the curtain or door. Do not scrub, rinse or wipe off. Step 3: If streaks appear, rinse off and apply less.
Spray Shower with Cleaner
After removing all shower accessories and bottles, spray the entire area with a commercial shower cleaner ($2.28, Walmart) or a DIY shower cleaning solution of equal parts vinegar and dish soap.
Apply your favorite glass cleaner to your shower doors inside and out. Complete the process by wiping down with a clean microfiber cloth, rag, or newspaper.
You can use Windex® Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner on your car's tinted windows, mirrors, glass, chrome, stainless steel, plastic, and vinyl surfaces. For a streak-free shine, clean car windows when the surface is cool and out of direct sunlight whenever possible.
When used as directed, it kills 99.9% of germs‡ and bacteria† on hard, non-porous surfaces. Great for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, tiles, stainless steel, and more. †Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus pyogenes.
Regular glass cleaner won't help at all. We tried both Windex-style ammonia-based window cleaner, and also vinegar-based auto glass cleaner and found that neither has any effect on the stains.
To really clean a fiberglass tub, Wakeford recommends a paste of baking soda, dish soap and water, which you can then apply all over the surface. “Let the paste sit for at least thirty minutes prior to scrubbing the surface to remove the dirt, and then rinse with cold water,” he says.
Cleaning tips:
Also stay away from scouring powder, white vinegar, and steel wool as they can damage the finish of the bathtub. If you are looking for a cleaner that is gentle on the surface and can be used weekly, then you can choose any of the bathtub cleaners available in the store.
Skip expensive store-bought bathtub cleaners and instead opt for something homemade. Mix together equal parts of distilled white vinegar and dish soap for an affordable cleaning alternative that is less harsh. Add a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender or tea tree, to mask the vinegar smell.
To start, grab that bottle of Dawn (or any other dish soap) from your kitchen sink and the broom stowed away in your closet. Dish soap is designed to cut through tough grease and food stains on our delicate dishware, but it will also disintegrate the dirty marks and soap scum lining your tub.
Spray a stronger mix of 1:1 water and vinegar (or Windex, or glass cleaner) at your window, so that the solution covers most of the glass. (I found Windex to work better, but if you have pets—or kids—who frequently lick outdoor windows, vinegar may be the best route for you.)
Don't leave the streak-free shine behind when you reach for a multi-surface cleaner that kills 99.9% of germs‡, viruses^, and bacteria† on hard, non-porous surfaces. Windex® Disinfectant Cleaner Multi-Surface leaves behind a fresh citrus scent without any dull residue.
The following products are safe to use on all Delta Faucet finishes, when used according to the manufacturers' instructions for use: Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner. Fantastik® All-Purpose Cleaner. Windex® Original Glass Cleaner.
For best results, make sure you completely rinse suds. Do not allow product to dry before rinsing, rinse windows from top to bottom and use Windex® Outdoor Sprayer when the temperature is above 55º F. If the product is applied to eaves or siding above windows, it may drip down on windows.
Many hotels use ammonia-based cleaning solutions because ammonia readily cuts through dirt and soap scum. Because of the way it dries, ammonia also decreases the possibility of streaks on glass.
Windex can be used on glass shower doors to help remove marks and streaks, however it may not be the best option for removing a build up of mineral deposits or soap scum.