Can I use Bathroom & Shower Cleaner outside the bathroom?Updated 7 hours ago
TL;DR: Yes. Bathroom & Shower Cleaner is designed for bathrooms (tiles, glass, chrome, grout) but it also works well on any non-porous surface that can handle a foam-and-rinse clean. Good candidates: glass and windows, outdoor furniture, bins, outdoor tiles and paths, bikes, sports gear, and non-porous toys. Always rinse thoroughly, spot test first, and skip food prep surfaces because it is not food-grade.
Last reviewed: April 2026
Where else can I use it around the house?
Bathroom & Shower Cleaner is great on glass and windows, outdoor furniture (plastic, powder-coated metal, glass tabletops), outdoor tiles and paths, and bins. The foam clings, lifts dirt, and rinses clean with water. For windows, a quick spray, wipe, and buff with a clean microfibre leaves a streak-free finish. For bins, a deep foam-and-rinse neutralises odour and cuts grime inside and out.
✓ Great around the house
Glass and windows, outdoor furniture, outdoor tiles, paths, and bins. Plastic and powder-coated metal respond well. Sealed surfaces only. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Can I use it on bikes, sports gear, and toys?
Yes, with care. Bathroom & Shower Cleaner degunks bike and scooter frames, wheels, helmets, guards, sports mats, and non-porous plastic toys. Keep it away from brake pads and rotors (contamination affects braking). Only use on non-porous toys (hard plastic), not soft fabric or plush. For anything that goes in a mouth or near food (teethers, bottle teats, dummies), use a food-safe cleaner instead. Always rinse thoroughly and air dry.
✓ Gear and toys
Bikes and scooters (not brakes), sports gear, helmets, guards, mats, non-porous plastic toys. Skip soft fabric, plush, and anything that goes near the mouth. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
How should I use it on non-bathroom surfaces?
Same method as in the bathroom. Spray Bathroom & Shower Cleaner evenly across the surface, let the foam sit for a few minutes to break down grime, agitate with a sponge or cloth if needed, then rinse thoroughly with water. For dirtier surfaces, leave the foam on for longer (up to 10 minutes). Always spot test on any new surface first, especially anything unfamiliar or older.
✓ Foam, wait, agitate, rinse
Spot test first. A small hidden area. Wait a few minutes. Check for any colour change or softening before going wider.
Spray and wait. Let the foam cling and work. A few minutes for light grime, longer for heavy build-up.
Agitate if needed. Sponge or cloth for stuck-on soil. Non-scratch pads for tougher jobs.
Rinse thoroughly. Water rinse to remove foam and loosened grime. Air dry or wipe with a microfibre.
What should I avoid?
Skip food prep surfaces (not food-grade), unfinished or raw wood, unsealed natural stone (marble, travertine, limestone), unlacquered brass and copper (reactive to alkaline cleaners), bike brake pads and rotors, soft fabric and plush toys, and anything a baby or child puts in their mouth. For kitchens and food surfaces, use Universal Cleaner or Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner instead.
⚠ Surfaces to skip
Food prep surfaces (not food-grade). Raw or unfinished wood. Unsealed natural stone. Unlacquered brass or copper. Bike brake pads and rotors. Soft fabric, plush, anything a baby puts in their mouth. For kitchens, use Universal Cleaner or Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner.
More creative uses and step-by-step guides on the Koh blog: How to Clean

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