Cleaning the bathroom is often regarded as a daunting task, given its potential to host bacteria, germs, and other undesirable elements. However, maintaining a clean bathroom doesn't have to consume your entire weekend. Below are some savvy tips to ensure your bathroom gets sparkling clean with minimal fuss.
Embrace Multitasking
Begin with pouring your preferred cleaner in the toilet and let it soak while you address the rest of the bathroom. Optionally, utilize the bathroom sink as your cleaning bucket, saving you an extra item to clean while simultaneously soaking the sink.
Employ a Squeegee
Place a squeegee in your shower, using it to wipe down walls post-shower, preventing water spots and soap buildup. A more thorough scrub will only be necessary occasionally.
Shower Head Soak
Tie a plastic bag filled with white vinegar around the shower head and leave it overnight. The ensuing morning rinse will wash away the buildup effortlessly.
Toothbrush Technique
For mildew removal from grout, utilize a toothbrush and bleach. Addressing mildew promptly prevents it from spreading. Use an old electric toothbrush to make scrubbing easier and remember to reseal your grout semi-annually.
Steam Clean
Spray the bathroom walls, ceiling, and counters with a cleaner, and then let super hot shower steam work with the cleaner. After allowing it to sit in the steamy conditions for 20-30 minutes, wipe everything down.
Invisible Cleaning
Every couple of months, clean your bathroom sink pipes to prevent clogs by pouring in a mixture of 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar, followed by a rinse with boiling water after a few bubbling minutes.
Toy Sanitization
For families with children, clean bath toys at least monthly. Soak them in a solution of warm water and vinegar (1/2 cup of vinegar per gallon of water) for a minimum of 10 minutes and allow them to air-dry.
Tea for Mirror Cleaning
Brew some black tea, allow it to cool, and then pour it into a spray bottle. Apply it to mirrors and wipe with newspaper for a streak-free shine. The tea can be saved and reused.
Toilet Brush Care
Sanitize the toilet brush by soaking it in all-purpose cleaner or bleach for approximately 20 minutes to rid it of accumulated germs.
Machine-Washable Shower Curtain
Machine-wash your plastic liner along with a few towels, utilizing gentle soap and adding baking soda in the wash cycle and vinegar in the rinse. Allow the curtain to air-dry.
By adopting these tips, you ensure a gleaming bathroom without having to dedicate an entire weekend to the chore, creating a clean, inviting space with minimized effort.