Works For Me: Automatic Shower Cleaner

My WFMW tip for today is going to sound like a shameless product endorsement, but just so you know, I'm posting this of my own free will.  My own, free, mildew-hating will.

The first time I saw a commercial for the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner, I was indignant.  The idea behind it is that you hang this little battery-powered contraption in your shower, and it will automatically spray down your shower every time you press the button.

"Really?" I thought.  "Have we as a nation gotten so lazy we can't even scrub our own showers?"

And then I stopped to try and remember the last time I gave my shower a good scrubbing.  And then I shut up.

A friend told me this doo-hicky was actually pretty impressive.  I found a good coupon for it, and I thought it wouldn't hurt to try.

It actually works.  Really well!  Not only does it keep the shower clean, but it smells SO good.  The refills cost basically the same as a regular bottle of shower scrub, so the only additional cost is the doo-hicky upfront (and I think I bought mine for $15 at WalMart, with a coupon--that included two refill bottles).

Now, here's the funny part.

When I hung it in our shower, I happened to read through the warning label.  Here's what it says:

Look at the fifth item:  "Not a body wash."

Really?  Is this a widespread problem?  Is there an outbreak of people who think it's a good idea to scrub themselves down with....

WAIT JUST A MINUTE.

I thought of my three little boys, and their remarkable ability to take showers in which nobody actually comes out clean.  And while I can't say I'd be tempted to hose them down with shower-cleaning solution, I'm thinking that an automated device for cleaning off smelly boys may be The Next Big Thing.

You just watch.  It'll be coming to a Works-For-Me Wednesday soon!

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Comments

[Jill]

Oh my goodness you have to invent that. It would be a blogging sensation!

[Christy]

DH has prohibited me from buying one of those, so far. I imagine that I will "sneak" one in the shower some day and he will never even notice, though.

[Melissa Markham]

What a great tip! I was scrubbing my shower (and fussing about it) just yesterday... I am going to have to check this out!

[Nicole @ Life in Progress]

Shannon,
Just wanted to confess that I stole this week's WFMW tip from you! I wrote about the Jesus Storybook Bible that I read about here. My daughter and I are loving it. Thanks!

[LeeAnn (AKA FrazzMom)]

I LOVE my automatic shower cleaner- we have had one for over a year... It does a great job!

[Angie @ Many Little Blessings]

We have those in both showers but the refills are empty right now. But, I just had to comment because I burst out laughing every time I read the "not a body wash" comment on the bottle!

[Amy @ Memoirs of a Mommy]

I may have to get one of these. My MIL has one and loves it. Thanks for all of the WFMW fun!

[Nicole]

The not a body wash comment had me cracking up. I would definitely by a spraying body wash for my son who is also one who remarkably comes out of the shower no cleaner than before.

[Daiquiri]

I've always wondered if that shower stuff works! My concern has always been that whatever chemicals in there would be harmful, somehow. Especially if it gets sprayed on everything (like on a razor, a bar of soap, a wash cloth). What do you think? Do you move all that stuff before letting is spray, or do you just not worry about it?

I sure like the idea of not scrubbing a shower though...might have to give it a try :)

[Joy]

My question is how that thing cleans BEHIND the doo-hicky!

[Aunt Mommy]

Do you move all that stuff before letting is spray, or do you just not worry about it?

Daiquiri; we've tried it, but not as a body wash ;). Usually we pull everything off of the shower first and let it air out after running the wash.

[Smellyann]

We love ours too - it works great, and even my cleaning lady thanks us! ;)

[Julie Stiles Mills]

We have one too. empty. why? I have NO idea, because it DOES work!

As far as the body wash thing goes - I have hooks on the shower wall for bath puffs and I had to raise them all so this stuff wouldn't spray on the puffs. That would have been accidental body wash.

I have to go to Walmart and buy some refills now.

[Kisha]

I told hubby I'm not the only one who reads the safety thingys and laughs about them, lol. Gotta love what some people think they can do.

[Philippa]

I have never seen one of those devices before. Anything that means I don't have to scrub is good with me. The only problem is that it would be WAY too tempting for my boys' "what if?". I can imagine them pressing the button 100 times a day to see how it works or sneaking up on their sister to press it when she is in the shower. Oh! I think we would have to give it a miss for the same reason we don't have spray deodorant in the house. The boys just can't help thinking "What if.....?"
Great idea though. The shower gel thing would interest me though!!!

[Kim]

I'll have to give that a try, I hate cleaning my shower! Those warning labels are funny! It was once pointed out to me that on a tube of KY jelly it says not to be ingested! So obviously we have people out there that think hummm... Jelly.... I think I'll give it a try!

[The Happy Housewife]

Oh good, I thought it was just my boys who managed to spend 20 minutes in the shower and do nothing but rinse, lol!

[Marcia Francois]

Shannon, I LOVE your new green look. Beautiful and fresh!

[chocolatechic]

I have had 3 of them. I loved them...so very much, but after the 3rd one broke, I just couldn't afford another one.

[Fiddledeedee (It Coulda Been Worse)]

Sold. I've eyeing this with much skepticism. Too good to be true. But, last week, my husband entered the shower and never came out. It may be time to clean the shower.

[JennyV]

I'm also trying this product. I actually got it for $7 after sale, coupon, and rebate stacking. So far I like it, but it is rather loud. I ran it one morning before hubby was up and found him hovering on the floor. Military flashback... I guess it does kind of sound like a machine gun. From that time on, it is HIS duty to push the button.

AND might I add... I'm having a blogger birthday GIVE-AWAY so stop over!

Thanks for hosting!

[ToddleBits]

I was pretty sure I would never buy one of these for the same reason you mentioned. But, my shower is a disaster...so perhaps I am too lazy to clean myself. I am pretty well set on buying one now. Thanks for the review!

Also, I messed up yet again when posting my link. I apologize and assure you I will get it right next time.

[mom2fur]

I got one pretty cheap with a coupon/sale/rebate thing...and I don't like it at all. It doesn't seem to spray enough to get anything clean. I wonder if I got a lemon?

[Katie]

Oh my gosh! We totally have this! My husband saw it at Sam's Club and I was super against it b/c it looked so stupid but it REALLY helps! It's just a like a daily shower spray to help with the soap build up, but my husband actually USES it! So I don't ahve to go into the shower everytime he's finished and spray it down. Totally works for us. Even though I still kind of think it's stupid.

[Sheila ~ To Love, Honor and Vacuum]

That shower stuff TOTALLY works. And I hate bathroom cleaners because they give me headaches. So to spray and leave is great.

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