How to Clean Shower Tile

The tile walls in the shower can be a challenge to clean, soap scum sticks to the tile and the grout, mold can grow in the grout, mostly in the corners. 

As a cleaning professional this is the method I use to leave the shower walls clean and shiny

1- Spray vinegar on the wall

2- Scrub with dish soap

3- Wipe and dry with microfiber cloths

Here is the step by step with pictures: 

Picture of shower wall being sprayed with vinegar

1- Spray with undiluted white vinegar. Cover as much as you can, it has a strong smell but will go away fast

Picture of shower wall being scrubbed with dish soap

2- Scrub with dish soap. Add a few drops of dish soap in a cup of water and scrub the wall with it using a non-scratching scouring pad. You will notice how the soap scum starts dissolving almost immediately

Picture of brush scrubbing grout

3- Brush grout if is too dirty or if there is mold, specially in the corners

Picture of shower wall being wiped

4- Rinse and dry with microfiber cloths. If you have a detachable shower head you can use it to rinse the walls, personally I prefer to wipe it with a damp microfiber cloth, then dry and polish with a dry microfiber cloth

Picture of shower after being cleaned

Enjoy the fantastic results! Vinegar cleans, disinfects and shines, when used with dish soap will dilute soap scum, your shower wall will look as good as new!

  • If you still have mold left, spray chlorine bleach directly to it, just a little bit, enough to damp the area and let it air dry
  • If there is mold on caulk it will not be possible to clean, the only solution is to remove the caulk and apply new
  • To keep your shower looking this great and avoid scrubbing again, wipe the walls with a mix of half water half vinegar and a damp cloth, dry afterwards, do it at least every 2 weeks
  • Microfiber cloths are a must have, they are super absorbent and leave no lint behind, they make any job easier