Bathrooms are used frequently, and let’s face it, a lot of grime passes through them every day! Keeping them hygienically clean is important, especially if we want to keep them as rooms that we can safely use and not risk picking up bacteria from, and not feel embarrassed about when guests ask to use it!
Read on to discover some helpful hints for keeping your bathroom hygienically clean:
Spotless sinks
While a lot of the grime in a sink might not always be visible to the naked eye, you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s microscopically filthy! From toothpaste to hair products and spittle, clean your sink with an all-purpose solution at least once a week to remove hardened stains and daily dirt. Be sure not to neglect the faucets, too, as these can be magnets for bacteria. Bleach will ensure that everything is hygienically clean, but remember that for a disinfecting solution to work, it should be sprayed onto a surface and left to work for a few minutes before being wiped off or rinsed down.
Glistening showers and tubs
All manner of bodily deposits can be found lurking in the bottom of your tub or shower stall, and over time, mold and mildew can build up there. Weekly, spray the tub and stall generously with an all-purpose bathroom cleaner and allow it to stand while you tackle other areas in need of cleaning.
You may need to use an abrasive sponge or pad to eliminate some tougher stains or rings, just be careful not to damage the surface of the shower or tub. For dirty grouting, use a toothbrush soaked in bleach to eliminate spots and mold.
Gleaming fiberglass showers and glass doors
Always use a non-abrasive cleaning solution and cloth or sponge when tackling these areas of your bathroom, so that you don’t scratch and damage them. Vinegar works wonders on glass, and for a smear free finish, wipe it off with newspaper, taking care to wash your hands after doing so to avoid leaving black fingerprints everywhere.
Shiny toilets
First, take a toilet bowl cleaning solution and squirt it liberally under the rim of the toilet. Leave it to work for a few minutes so that it can help dissolve deposits more effectively and kill germs.
Once this has been left to work its magic, you can flush the toilet and see what’s left behind. If a quick going over with a toilet brush doesn’t remove all the stains and grime, you may need to use a bit of elbow grease with an abrasive sponge. For more stubborn rings, a pumice stone can help remove it safely and effectively. Once you’ve scrubbed the interior of the toilet, spray a disinfectant all over its exterior, before wiping it down.
If your bathroom gets a lot of use thanks to the size of your family, or your messy housemates, you might benefit from having a cleaner come in a couple of times a week to make sure that it’s always hygienically clean.
