Summary
- Bath Fitter’s July 1, 2026 list authorizes 117 specific household cleaning products for its acrylic tubs, shower bases and walls.
- Match the full product name. Approval of one formula does not mean every product from that brand is approved.
- Wipe gently and rinse immediately. Do not leave cleaner sitting on acrylic, including products sold as daily shower sprays.
- Our Columbia and Augusta operations team recommends Clorox Clean-Up with Bleach as a listed option.
- The guide includes products grouped by job, the full list and the seven products removed in the July update.
In this guide
Expert contributor: Aaron Bishop, Operations Manager for Columbia and Augusta. His quotes come from interviews on our Bath Fitter Fam podcast.
“Can I use this on my shower?” Homeowners ask our teams that question with a bottle in hand. Since Louie Mullikin opened our family’s first Bath Fitter office in Duncan in 2003, we have helped families work through cleaning and care questions. Aaron Bishop, our Columbia and Augusta operations manager, shares practical advice below. Sometimes the right next step is to stop scrubbing and have the surface checked before trying a stronger product.
Which cleaners are approved for an acrylic shower? How should you use them without damaging the finish? This guide gives you Bath Fitter’s dated product list, groups the options by cleaning job and explains the immediate-rinse rule. For the step-by-step routine, use our separate acrylic shower cleaning guide.
What is Bath Fitter’s approved cleaner list?
It’s Bath Fitter’s own list of household products authorized for its acrylic tubs, shower bases and walls. The version on this page is dated July 1, 2026. It has 117 products, from grocery-store brands like Clorox, Lysol, Formula 409 and Windex to commercial cleaners you’d find in hotels and hospitals, plus a few natural options like white vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
Why does a list like this exist? Acrylic is smooth and non-porous, which is why it’s easy to clean. It’s also softer than porcelain enamel or glazed tile, and some harsh chemicals can dull or damage the finish if they’re left on it. The list takes the guesswork out of which products are fine.
It also comes from the right people. Bath Fitter makes the acrylic itself, so the company that knows how the material is made and tested is the one deciding what’s safe to put on it. Aaron Bishop, who runs our Columbia and Augusta teams, put it this way on our podcast:
“Is this product undamaged? Has it been tested? Right, we know the testing was done because we did the testing before we sent it out.”
Aaron Bishop · Operations Manager, Columbia and Augusta
From there, our own employees deliver it, install it and service it. There’s no outside supplier in the middle, so if something on your shower ever looks off, there’s one number to call and nobody to point fingers at.
It covers Bath Fitter acrylic in general, so it’s a good guide whether we installed your shower last month or it came with the house.
What’s the one rule that matters more than the brand?
Every page of the list ends with the same instruction:
“Always rinse any cleaning product off the tub and wall surfaces immediately.”
Bath Fitter, List of Authorized Household Cleaning Products (July 2026)
In other words, the brand is only half of it. Even a product from this list should go on, get a gentle wipe and come right back off with clean water. No hard scrubbing, no long soaks.
Follow Bath Fitter’s written care instructions for acrylic surfaces. Use a listed cleaner, wipe gently and rinse immediately. A product marketed as a daily shower spray still needs to follow Bath Fitter’s instructions when used on its acrylic. Do not leave cleaner sitting on the tub, shower base or walls.
Which cleaners should I use for acrylic tubs, shower bases and walls?
If you don’t want to read 117 product names, start here. These are specific products from the list, grouped by the problem you’re trying to solve. Match the full product name on your bottle; approval of one formula does not mean every product from that brand is approved.
| The job | Approved products to look for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly cleaning | Clorox Clean-Up with Bleach, Formula 409 Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray, Lysol Bathroom Bleach Cleaner, Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner | Clorox Clean-Up is our team’s first pick |
| Soap scum and dull film | Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner, Soap Scum Remover; Lysol Power Bathroom Cleaner, Soap Scum; Lysol Bathroom Foam Cleaner Disinfectant, Soap Scum Removal; The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner | Soap scum builds slowly, so a weekly pass beats a monthly scrub |
| Hard water and mineral spots | CLR PRO Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover; Lime-A-Way Lime, Calcium & Rust Cleaner; Simple Green Lime Scale Remover; white vinegar (5% or less) | Only the spray foam version of Bar Keepers Friend made the list |
| Mold and mildew | Tilex Mold & Mildew Remover, Clorox Clean-Up with Bleach, RMR-86 Instant Mold & Mildew Stain Remover | Mildew comes from moisture, so pair these with a fan and a squeegee |
| Rust stains | Iron Out Rust Stain Remover, Rust Out, CLR PRO Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover | Rust usually comes from a can or razor left on the ledge, not the shower itself |
| Daily shower products on the approved list | Clean Shower Original Daily Shower Cleaner; Method Daily Shower Cleaner; Attitude Daily Shower Cleaner, Citrus Zest; Wet & Forget Shower Weekly Shower Cleaner | On Bath Fitter acrylic, wipe gently and rinse immediately; do not leave these products on the surface |
| Glass doors and mirrors | Windex Original Glass & More Cleaner with Ammonia-D; Windex Vinegar Streak-Free Shine; Cinch Glass Cleaner, Streak Free; Hope’s Perfect Glass; Formula 409 Glass & Surface Cleaner | Overspray lands on your walls, so it helps that these are approved too |
| Natural and plant-based options | White vinegar (5% or less); Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar; Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner; Method Daily Shower Cleaner; Better Life Tub & Tile Cleaner; Attitude Bathroom Cleaner, Citrus Zest | Still rinse them off. Vinegar is an acid |
Which cleaner does our team recommend first?
When we asked our operations team what they tell homeowners to grab first, the answer was Clorox Clean-Up with Bleach. It’s easy to find, it handles everyday grime and mildew, and it’s on the authorized list.
That might surprise you if you’ve heard “never use bleach on acrylic.” Here’s the difference. Soaking or scrubbing a tub with straight bleach is a bad idea on acrylic. Use only the exact listed formulation and follow Bath Fitter’s care instructions as well as the product label. Several are on the list, including Clorox Clean-Up, Lysol Bathroom Bleach Cleaner, Soft Scrub with Bleach and Scrub Free Foaming Action with Bleach.
Want another listed option? Examples include Formula 409 Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray, Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner and Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner. Check the full product name and follow the written care instructions.
What’s not on the list?
A product that isn’t listed isn’t automatically harmful. It just hasn’t been authorized for Bath Fitter acrylic. That matters, because Bath Fitter’s written lifetime warranty asks owners to stick to this list. A few common ones people ask us about:
- Magic Eraser and other melamine sponges. Not on the list. They work like very fine sandpaper, which is exactly what you don’t want on acrylic.
- Powdered cleansers. Comet’s bathroom spray is on the list. Scouring powders are not. Same with Bar Keepers Friend: the spray foam is listed, the powder isn’t.
- Chemical drain cleaners. These are called out by name as a risk to acrylic. A plunger, a drain snake or a plumber is the safer route.
- Unlisted bleach products and bleach soaks. Some specific bleach-containing products appear on the approved list. That does not authorize other formulations, improvised concentrations or leaving bleach on acrylic. Follow the written instructions for the exact product and surface.
The July 2026 update also removed seven products that used to be on the list. If you’ve been using one of these, it’s time to switch:
- Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Wipes
- Gel-Gloss One-Step Polish & Protector
- Pink Solution Multi All-Purpose Cleaner (the Pink Solution Multi-Purpose Cleaner, #82 below, is still listed)
- Pink Solution Scrub Hard Surface Cleaner
- Scrubbing Bubbles Free Pur
- Selection ECO All-Purpose Cleaner, Citrus Sage
- Thieves (Young Living)
The same update added products #91 through #113 on the full list below.
What tools should I use with these cleaners?
The cleaner is only half of it. Use a microfiber cloth or a non-scratch sponge, and skip steel wool, green scrub pads and stiff brushes. Keep a squeegee in the shower and give the walls a quick pass after you get out. It’s the cheapest thing you can do to keep water spots and mildew from building up.
What’s on the full list of 117 approved cleaners?
Here’s every product on Bath Fitter’s List of Authorized Household Cleaning Products as of July 1, 2026. Some brands on it are sold mainly in Canada or to commercial cleaning companies, so don’t worry if you don’t recognize every name. Bookmark this page, ask us for a printed copy or open Bath Fitter’s official July 2026 cleaner list.
| # | Product | Made by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula 409 Cleaner Degreaser Disinfectant | The Clorox Company |
| 2 | AIRX 44 Ace Disinfectant Cleaner & Odor Counteractant | Airex Laboratories |
| 3 | All-Purpose Ecological Degreaser | Produits Lemieux |
| 4 | Armor Mold Blocker 3-Month Prevent | W.M. Barr |
| 5 | Attitude All-Purpose Cleaner | Attitude |
| 6 | Attitude Bathroom Cleaner, Citrus Zest | Attitude |
| 7 | Attitude Daily Shower Cleaner, Citrus Zest | Attitude |
| 8 | Attitude Natural Bathroom Cleaner | Attitude |
| 9 | Bar Keepers Friend Spray Foam Cleaner | SerVaas Laboratories |
| 10 | Amway Bathroom Cleaner | Amway |
| 11 | Betco Forest 5 | Betco |
| 12 | Better Life Tub & Tile Cleaner | Better Life |
| 13 | Prolav Bio-Vert Bathroom Cleaner | Savon Prolav |
| 14 | Bio-Clean Friendly Bacteria Waste Eliminator | Superior BioSolution |
| 15 | Biovert All-Purpose Cleaner | Savon Prolav |
| 16 | Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar | Bragg Live Food Products |
| 17 | Buckeye QUAT Germicidal Detergent | Buckeye International |
| 18 | CaviCide Surface Disinfectant/Decontaminant | Metrex Research |
| 19 | CDC-10 Clinging Disinfectant Cleaner | Spartan Chemical |
| 20 | Trader Joe’s Cedarwood & Sage Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Trader Joe’s |
| 21 | Cinch Glass Cleaner, Streak Free | Prestige Brands |
| 22 | Clean by 4D | Spartan Chemical |
| 23 | Clean on the Go Foamy Bath & Restroom Cleaner 14 | Spartan Chemical |
| 24 | Clean on the Go NABC Concentrate (1) | Spartan Chemical |
| 25 | Clean Shower Original Daily Shower Cleaner | Church & Dwight |
| 26 | Clorox Bleach Foamer for the Bathroom | The Clorox Company |
| 27 | Clorox Clean-Up with Bleach | The Clorox Company |
| 28 | Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Cleaner | The Clorox Company |
| 29 | CLR PRO Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover | Jelmar |
| 30 | Comet Disinfectant Sanitizing Bathroom Cleaner | Procter & Gamble |
| 31 | Crystal Simple Green | Sunshine Makers (Simple Green) |
| 32 | Echoclean Daily Shower Cleaner | V.I.P. Soap Products |
| 33 | DBC-34 Hard Water Deposit & Lime Soap Remover | State Industrial Products |
| 34 | Clorox Dispatch Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant with Bleach | The Clorox Company |
| 35 | Distilled White Vinegar | AVO |
| 36 | E04 Elements Neutral Disinfecting Cleaner | Misco Products |
| 37 | Ecolab Rinse Dry High Performance Rinse Additive and Drying Agent | Ecolab |
| 38 | Ecolab Lemon Lift | Ecolab |
| 39 | Ecolab Lemon Lift Bleach | Ecolab |
| 40 | Ecolab Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner & Disinfectant | Ecolab |
| 41 | Eco-Max All-Purpose Cleaner | Prism Care |
| 42 | Eco-Max All-Purpose Cleaner, Tough on Grease & Grime | Prism Care |
| 43 | Floor Neutral Detergent | Produits Lemieux |
| 44 | Formula 409 Glass & Surface Cleaner | The Clorox Company |
| 45 | Formula 409 Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray | The Clorox Company |
| 46 | Glass & Mirror Buster | Kosmic Surf-Pro |
| 47 | GP Forward SC General Purpose Cleaner | Diversey |
| 48 | Great Value Glass Cleaner | Walmart |
| 49 | Green Works Natural Bathroom Cleaner | The Clorox Company |
| 50 | Green Works Compostable Cleaning Wipes | The Clorox Company |
| 51 | Green Works Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner | The Clorox Company |
| 52 | Green Works Naturally Derived All-Purpose Cleaner | The Clorox Company |
| 53 | Hertel Biodegradable Bathroom Soap Remover | Lavo |
| 54 | Hertel Glass & Surface, Herbal Ambiance | Lavo |
| 55 | Hertel Multi Biodegradable Cleaner | Lavo |
| 56 | Hope’s Perfect Glass | The Hope Company |
| 57 | Invinceable Cleaner | Supertek Canada |
| 58 | Iron Out Rust Stain Remover | Summit Brands |
| 59 | Lime & Rust Buster | Kosmic Surf-Pro |
| 60 | Lime-A-Way Lime, Calcium & Rust Cleaner | Reckitt |
| 61 | Lysol All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner, Lemon | Reckitt |
| 62 | Lysol Bathroom Bleach Cleaner | Reckitt |
| 63 | Lysol Bathroom Foam Cleaner Disinfectant, Soap Scum Removal | Reckitt |
| 64 | Lysol Bleach Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Reckitt |
| 65 | Lysol Disinfectant with Hydrogen Peroxide | Reckitt |
| 66 | Lysol Power & Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner | Reckitt |
| 67 | Lysol Power Bathroom Cleaner, Soap Scum | Reckitt |
| 68 | Lysol Power Bathroom Foamer | Reckitt |
| 69 | Method Daily Shower Cleaner | Method Products |
| 70 | Morning Mist Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner | Diversey |
| 71 | Mr. Clean Clean Freak Multi-Purpose, Lavender | Procter & Gamble |
| 72 | Mr. Clean Clean Freak Deep Cleaning Mist, Gain | Procter & Gamble |
| 73 | NABC Non-Acid Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner | Spartan Chemical |
| 74 | Natura Heavy Duty Cleaner | Home Hardware |
| 75 | Norwex Bathroom Cleaner | Norwex |
| 76 | Norwex Descaler | Norwex |
| 77 | Oasis 100 Neutral Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner | Ecolab |
| 78 | Oasis 137 Orange Force | Ecolab |
| 79 | OdoBan Disinfectant Fabric & Air Freshener | Clean Control Corporation |
| 80 | Oxivir Five 16 Concentrate One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner | Diversey |
| 81 | Oxivir Tb Disinfectant Deodorizer Sanitizer | Diversey |
| 82 | Pink Solution Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Pink Solution |
| 83 | Prolav Ultra Concentrated Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Savon Prolav |
| 84 | Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach | KIK International |
| 85 | White Vinegar (any brand, 5% or less) | Various |
| 86 | Quick’n Brite Biodegradable Concentrated Cleaner | Quick’n Brite |
| 87 | Rain-X Plastic Water Repellent | ITW Global Brands |
| 88 | Zep Ring Master All-Purpose Bathroom Cleaner | Zep |
| 89 | RMR-86 Instant Mold & Mildew Stain Remover | RMR Solutions |
| 90 | Rust Out | Iron Out |
| 91 | Safeblend Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser | Natural Purity |
| 92 | Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner, Soap Scum Remover | Church & Dwight |
| 93 | Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner, Lemon, plus OxiClean | Church & Dwight |
| 94 | Scrub Free Soap Scum Remover + OxiClean | Church & Dwight |
| 95 | Scrub Free Foaming Action with Bleach | Church & Dwight |
| 96 | Scrub Free Total Bathroom Cleaner plus Foaming OxiClean | Church & Dwight |
| 97 | Scum Off Shower Cleaner | Scum Off |
| 98 | Selection Bleach Fiber Protector | Metro Brands |
| 99 | Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner | Seventh Generation |
| 100 | Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner | Sunshine Makers (Simple Green) |
| 101 | Simple Green Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser | Sunshine Makers (Simple Green) |
| 102 | Simple Green Lime Scale Remover | Sunshine Makers (Simple Green) |
| 103 | Soft Scrub Cleanser with Bleach | Henkel (Dial) |
| 104 | SparCling Restroom Disinfectant | Spartan Chemical |
| 105 | Spray Nine Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser | Spray Nine |
| 106 | Stride Floral Neutral Cleaner | Diversey |
| 107 | Super Shot Concentrated Multi-Surface Cleaner | Quick’n Brite |
| 108 | The Shower Buster | Kosmic Surf-Pro |
| 109 | The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner | HomeCare Labs |
| 110 | Tilex Mold & Mildew Remover | The Clorox Company |
| 111 | Vert-2-Go Scrub E-Z | Wood Wyant |
| 112 | Virex 256 II One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner & Deodorant | Diversey |
| 113 | Wet & Forget Shower Weekly Shower Cleaner | Wet & Forget |
| 114 | Windex Original Glass & More Cleaner with Ammonia-D | SC Johnson |
| 115 | Windex Vinegar Streak-Free Shine | SC Johnson |
| 116 | Zep All-Purpose Bathroom Disinfectant Cleaner | Zep |
| 117 | Zep Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner | Zep |
What if my shower already looks dull or stained?
A dull patch can be buildup from soap, hard water or body oils. Start with an approved cleaner, a soft cloth and an immediate rinse. If the mark remains, the silicone is dark or pulling away, or the surface appears scratched, call your local team before trying a stronger cleaner or a repair product.
Some surface marks may be repairable, but a scratch needs to be assessed before anyone can tell you what is possible. Our Columbia and Augusta team, led by Aaron Bishop, can help you work out the next step. Find your local number on our contact page.
For coverage, exclusions and care requirements, read the official Bath Fitter warranty documents. Our warranty guide explains how to contact the local team about a concern.
For the full cleaning routine, read how to clean an acrylic shower. Curious how acrylic holds up overall? Our acrylic shower walls guide covers the pros, the cons and how long it lasts.
Deciding whether to keep your tub or switch to a shower? Our tub-to-shower conversion guide explains the work, pricing and choices to compare before you book a visit.
Still shopping for a new shower? Get an Instant Estimate in a few minutes, or see our published pricing.
Keep the list handy, rinse when you’re done, and don’t be shy about calling us with a bottle you’re not sure about. That’s what we’re here for.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawn dish soap safe on an acrylic shower?
Dawn dish soap is not on the July 1, 2026 Bath Fitter approved list reviewed for this guide. Choose an exact listed product, such as Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner or Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner, and rinse immediately after wiping.
Can I use Scrubbing Bubbles on Bath Fitter acrylic?
Scrubbing Bubbles Free Pur was removed from the July 2026 approved list, and that list does not include other Scrubbing Bubbles products. Specific listed alternatives include Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner, Soap Scum Remover and Lysol Power Bathroom Cleaner, Soap Scum. Match the full product name and rinse immediately.
Is CLR safe for an acrylic shower?
CLR PRO Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover is on the approved list. That does not mean every CLR product is approved. Follow the written care instructions for the listed formulation, wipe gently and rinse immediately.
Can I use Rain-X on my shower walls?
Rain-X Plastic Water Repellent appears on the approved list. Other Rain-X formulations are not interchangeable. Follow Bath Fitter care guidance for the exact product and surface; ask the local team if the product label and acrylic care instructions appear to conflict.
Where can I get a printed copy of the approved cleaner list?
Use the official July 2026 cleaner PDF linked in this article, or ask your local team for a copy. Check the date on the list when choosing a product because approvals can change.
This guide applies to: Bath Fitter Arkansas, Bath Fitter Augusta, Bath Fitter Columbia, Bath Fitter Memphis, Bath Fitter Oklahoma, Bath Fitter Tri Cities, Bath Fitter Upstate SC/Western NC.