Foaming sprays: spray the product on the surface, let it sit (typically 3–5 minutes), then rinse or wipe clean. Toilet tablets: drop one tablet into the bowl, allow it to dissolve and produce foam, use the foam while brushing as needed, then flush.
Review summaries report strong cleaning effectiveness—removing mold, mildew, soap scum, and stains—and frequently note a simple spray→wait→rinse workflow that reduces the need for scrubbing.
The products claim to remove soap scum and advertise scrub-free or reduced-scrub cleaning. For heavy soap scum or stubborn mildew, a second cleaning or longer dwell time may be needed.
One disinfecting foamer lists killing Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Trichophyton interdigitale and Aspergillus niger, and mentions killing 99.9% of germs such as staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pyogenes and trichophyton mentagrophytes.
They are described as multi-surface bathroom cleaners. Commonly listed surfaces include tubs, glazed tile, toilet bowl exteriors, sinks, and counters.