Is it only for use in the bathroom and shower or can I use it elsewhere?Updated 3 days ago
TL;DR: Yes. Bathroom & Shower Cleaner is designed for bathrooms, tiles, glass, chrome and grout, but it also works on most sealed, non-porous surfaces that can take 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 spot test first and rinse thoroughly. It is not food-grade, so skip food-prep surfaces and anything a child puts in their mouth.
Is it only for use in the bathroom and shower, or can I use it elsewhere?
✓ Good around the house
Glass and windows, outdoor furniture, outdoor tiles, paths and bins. Plastic and powder-coated metal respond well. For windows, spray, wipe, then buff with a clean microfibre for a streak-free finish. For bins, a foam-and-rinse cuts grime and neutralises odour. Sealed surfaces only, and rinse thoroughly.
Can I use it on bikes, sports gear and toys?
✓ Gear and toys
Bikes and scooters, avoiding brake pads and rotors. Sports gear, helmets, guards and mats. Non-porous plastic toys. Skip soft fabric, plush, and anything that goes in a mouth such as teethers, bottle teats and dummies. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
What should I avoid?
⚠ Surfaces to skip
Food-prep surfaces, because it is not food-grade. Raw or unfinished wood. Unsealed natural stone such as marble, travertine and limestone. Unlacquered brass or copper, which react to alkaline cleaners. Bike brake pads and rotors. Soft fabric, plush, and anything a baby puts in their mouth. For kitchens, use Universal Cleaner or Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner instead.
How should I use it on non-bathroom surfaces?
✓ Foam, wait, agitate, rinse
Spot test first. A small hidden area. Wait a few minutes and 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. A sponge or cloth for stuck-on soil, non-scratch pads for tougher jobs.
Rinse thoroughly. A water rinse to remove foam and loosened grime. Air dry or wipe with a microfibre.

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Last reviewed: August 2026 · Koh UK

