What ingredients are in Bathroom & Shower Cleaner?Updated 7 hours ago
TL;DR: Bathroom & Shower Cleaner contains 11 ingredients designed to cut through soap scum, body oils, and bathroom grime. Formulated at a gentle pH of around 8 for powerful cleaning without the harshness of high-pH or acidic formulas. Highlights include lipase (enzyme for oils), vitamin E (antioxidant and skin-friendly), and mild plant-derived surfactants.
Last reviewed: April 2026
What's in Bathroom & Shower Cleaner?
Eleven ingredients working together. The cleaning actives include lipase (an enzyme that breaks down fats and body oils), sodium lauryl sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine (surfactants that lift grime off surfaces), ethanol (solvent and antimicrobial), and sodium metasilicate pentahydrate (builder that disperses grease). Supporting ingredients handle thickness, stability, water conditioning, and shelf life. Each ingredient and its role is listed below.
What is the pH and shelf life of Bathroom & Shower Cleaner?
Bathroom & Shower Cleaner is formulated at a pH of around 8. Mildly alkaline, sitting just above neutral (pH 7). That's deliberately gentle compared with traditional bathroom cleaners, which are often either strongly acidic or strongly alkaline. Shelf life is approximately 12 months from date of manufacture when stored sealed, cool, and out of direct sunlight.
pH level
~8
Mildly alkaline. Powerful clean, no harshness.
Shelf life
~12 months
From date of manufacture, sealed and stored properly.
Storage
Cool, sealed, shaded
Out of direct sunlight. Don't freeze or expose to heat.
What's in the full ingredient list?
Each of the 11 ingredients in the formula has a specific role. Click to expand any ingredient for its function. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available at the bottom of the list for anyone who needs full technical, regulatory, or workplace safety compliance information.
Xanthan Gum
Thickens the formula to cling to surfaces and keeps all ingredients evenly mixed.
Sodium Xylene Sulfate
Hydrotrope. Dissolves water-insoluble compounds for a stable, high-performance mix.
Ethanol
Solvent and antimicrobial. Cuts through oils, aids foam spread, and kills germs.
Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
Chelating agent. Binds hard-water minerals to prevent scale and boost cleaning.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Low-foam surfactant. Wets surfaces and lifts away dirt with easy rinsing.
Vitamin E
Antioxidant and moisturiser. Protects skin and stabilises the formula.
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate
Builder. Disperses grease, prevents redeposition, and protects metal surfaces.
Polyacrylic Acid, Sodium Salt
Keeps grime suspended for a streak-free finish.
Phenoxyethanol
A formaldehyde-free preservative for long shelf life.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Mild surfactant. Enhances foam stability and softens cleaning action.
Lipase
Enzyme that breaks down fats and oils for powerful degreasing.
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