How to give your bathroom deep cleaning treatment it deserves?
To clean a bathroom, you don’t need to put aside everything else for simple tricks and techniques would get the job done most efficiently. Regular clean-up would definitely make it less challenging and even if you’re doing twice a week, start by sprinkling some concentrated powder in the bathtub, scrub gently and do the faucets as well. It’ll remove soap scum and mineral deposits. For more insight, read below!
When cleaning the shower place, pull or simply remove shower curtains to prevent them from getting damp. You can spread cleaning towels on the hook instead and thoroughly wipe the shower walls with squeegee. For best results, repeat the process after ever shower!
Dampness is the biggest source of mould and mildew and keeping the bathroom dry is rather challenging. And to discourage mildew growth, there should be proper ventilation and flow of sunlight during the day. For smaller apartments and other cramped places; dehumidifier, air conditioners and even ceiling fan are acceptable source to dry the washroom.
Modern cleaning products may clean well but they leave behind harsh chemical causing various skin diseases and burns. An old-fashioned cleaning approach is thus excellent such as using mild soaps, detergents and simple products. Some of the cleaning goods are even present in the kitchen such as white vinegar and baking soda; both have excellent grease cutting capabilities.
Grout usually remains moist for it absorbs a lot of oil, shampoo, conditioner and soap sediments. In the end, it leads to mildew growth which if not cleaned in time may cause breathing ailment. It also spread around surrounding tiles so one should take timely action and prevent this outbreak. Make a solution of bleach and water, spread on the floor, walls and around the ground, rub with a soft-bristled brush so as not to ruin the tile surface. Wash with hot water and follow-up with a pH neutral cleaner to eliminate bleach remnant.
After every month or two, drain pipes also need good preventive cleaning to clear off grease, oil and hair clog. You can pour concentrated drain cleaner or a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar which is equally powerful. Once inside the drain, the mixture would foam up and create hissing sound so you shouldn’t worry for it’s just dissolving the icky stuff inside. Don’t use the drain for about 15-20 minutes; pour hot water for best results in the end!
An acidic cleaner is excellent to wipe off soap layer that usually forms on the floor, sing and around the toilet. Pour a concentrated acidic cleaner, gently rinse with a disposable brush, clean with wash water and your bathroom would shine like new. Make sure you wear protective gloves and boots as you work with acidic substances.
Shower liners; regardless of the fabric with which they’re made such as vinyl, synthetic, cotton or hemp needs to be cleaned once every month. Take them off the hook; allow air-drying before throwing in the washing machine. Run the washing machine cycle twice with shower liners inside the contraption and use mild laundry detergent. If you’ve no spare, throw them in the dryer before reuse or sunlight and natural air is best to keep them dry.
Showerheads get clogged with mineral deposits after some time so you need to deal with them as well. Take them off and dip in a chlorine solution overnight, scrub the face with a toothbrush the next day and run them through hot water.
Given above are the essentials of bathroom cleaning which everyone should consider to keep the area sanitised entirely!
