Bathroom Cleaning – Tidy Sink and Counter
When it comes to a bathroom cleaning routine, the sink and vanity counter are usually the most obvious clutter-catchers. Decide ahead of time what is needed to be actually on the counter, and what can be stored in a convenient nearby location.
Having a pre-determined place for all the bathroom necessities is a big key here. Then, in the evening when I’m brushing my teeth it is a very simple matter to put away anything left out on the bathroom sink or countertop that shouldn’t be there. This part of my bathroom cleaning checklist takes one minute and one hand while I brush my teeth and then I’m done.
Bathroom Cleaning – Help for Dirty Toilet Bowls
Hard water is the main culprit for the build up in the toilet bowl. Mineral deposits can build up, and that’s why a cleaner that has a higher acidity level will often seem to “work better” at cleaning the toilet. The toilet cleaning power comes from the dissolving effect is has on the build up.
To help eliminate stubborn stains, empty the toilet of water (flush the toilet after turning the water flow to the toilet off) and then lay paper towels soaked in vinegar in the bowl on the worst of the stains. In the morning, mild scrubbing with a vinegar solution may be all that is needed. I like to use hydrogen peroxide sometimes as it is a mild bleach that doesn’t irritate the lungs, to help remove the stubborn stains after an overnight soaking.
Bathroom Cleaning – Preventing Shower Scale Build Up and Mildew
There is nothing more disgusting than mildew growing in the shower, and nothing that is a bigger hassle for bathroom cleaning than trying to remove hard water and lime build up in the shower and tub. The conventional chemicals are horribly toxic and smell awful, filling a small bathroom space with noxious fumes during cleaning.
Instead, try keeping a spray bottle of vinegar on hand and use it to spray down faucets and drains when you finish a shower. I like to use a washcloth to wipe them down so water spots don’t build up, and then I use the damp cloth to clean any toothpaste splatters on the sink from the kids’ morning tooth-brushing before the spots have a chance to dry. This way the cleanup is just part of the daily routine and doesn’t take any time at all.
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