Bathroom Cleaning Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make

Are too many problem areas standing between you and a clean, gleaming bathroom? I know. Getting stuck cleaning the bathroom can be a nightmare. Thinking about those downright nasty surfaces to clean would discourage anyone. Here are some helpful tips to save you time and effort.

Mirror, mirror on the wall: For cloudy mirrors, a few sprays of glass cleaner on a cloth is better than a mirror dripping with cleaner. Then wipe in a circular motion. This is an efficient and effective way to tackle your mirrors.

Walls: Mix one cup of chlorine bleach with a gallon of water when cleaning those black spots. Using a scrub brush, dip it in the solution and wash down the stained walls. Wait for a few minutes then rinse it off with water.

Tip: Black spots are one thing black stains are another. For walls sporting ugly black stains it may be best to call in a professional to deal with that.

Floors: Ever notice all the hair that gathers on your bathroom floor? Not to mention all the germs you can’t see. To prevent this grab your handheld vac and give the floors the once over. Work from top to bottom so that dust falls to the floor. Mopping weekly will keep your bathroom floor looking shining and new.

Shower doors: These seem to attract a stubborn scum which cries out for steel wool and elbow grease. Resist the call. Too much cleaning fire power can damage the aluminum metal frame and track. Even etch the glass. This only makes a bad problem worse. There are products designed for the task. Or get creative and use auto windshield water repellents to encourage the water to run off.

Tip: Anxious to scrub the tub or sink? Fill it up with hot water and let it sit for a bit. Believe it or not the heat will make it easier to clean as it tends to loosen the grime.

Shower curtains: Toss the slimy curtain into the washing machine along with an old towel or two. Set the machine to the gentle cycle, add bleach and detergent and the machine do the work for you. When done, hang your sparkling shower curtain and let it drip dry.

Soap Scum: Using a plastic knife scrape off filmy soap crust clinging to the walls of your shower or sides of your tub. Using vinegar or any mild acidic cleaners can help dissolve the build up.

Tip: Want to sanitize your bathroom and kill bacteria? Three words : bleach based cleansers.

Grout: For that slimy grout use a polish type bleach cleaner. Use a brush to scrub it all over the tiles. Clean it off with a brush and pail of water after it dries.

Faucets: Lemon juice works great when removing lime scale buildup on your faucet. Just rub it on, leave it overnight and wipe it off with a damp cloth the next day. No sweat!

With these tips your bathroom is sure to shine and sparkle in no time. Just make sure you spread the cleaning activities of the bathroom over a week so as not to overload yourself in trying to make the bathroom clean in a day.

As you just read cleaning the bathroom doesn’t have to be a chore. Neither does vacuuming. A Roomba vacuum can handle light duty. While a HEPA vac where extra carbon in the filter helps to trap odors or bagless vacuums offers extra convenience. Those wanting the inside scoop on all things vacuum should head over to leading vacuum site AskTheVacuumGuy.com.