Bathroom cleaning HACKS

THINKING OF A DIRTY BATHROOM CAN SOMETIMES BE QUITE ICKY AND OVERWHELMING. BUT NOW THAT YOU ARE STUCK AT HOME YOU ARE INEVITABLY GOING TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME IN THE BATHROOM, SO YOU REALLY NEED TO UP YOUR GAME WHEN IT COMES TO KEEPING IT CLEAN. HERE ARE SOME SUPER-EASY BATHROOM CLEANING HACKS THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO MAKE IT LESS PAINFUL – YOU’LL NEVER CLEAN YOUR BATHROOM THE SAME WAY AGAIN

Bath Cleaner

No matter how hard we scrub, we never seem to get the corners of our bath clean. Luckily, we have a clever solution. Soak cotton balls in your bath cleaner (or rubbing alcohol) and leave one in each corner of your bath overnight. By morning, they’ll be gone.

Tile Cleaner

For an easy, natural tile cleaner, mix a quarter cup of baking soda with two litres of warm water. Scrub with a brush, sponge or mop, then rinse. For tough stains, wait 10-15 minutes before rinsing.

DIY Shower Cleaner

A lemon is one mighty all-purpose cleaning tool. It’s antibacterial and antifungal, and its antiviral properties and mild acids make it one of the best natural disinfectants around. Besides, it smells great too! To attack stubborn scum in the shower, slice one lemon in half and dip in a bowl of salt – which adds an abrasive scrub to the already powerful combination. Scrub the glass shower door and leave for a few minutes while the lemon gets to work. Rinse off with water and say goodbye to scum.

Toilet Cleaning

Not only do you want your toilet bowl to stay white, you also want to make sure the seat and handle are free of germs. Generously apply a toilet bowl cleaner and let it sit for up to five minutes before scrubbing with a stiff-bristled toilet brush. Wipe down the toilet seat and handle with disinfectant wipes or toilet cleaner. *Remember: Toilet brushes need cleaning, too. After use, let the toilet brush dry out of the holder and spray with disinfectant.

Keep Surfaces Clean

Bathroom items – such as towels, bathmats, medicine cabinets and toilet seats – can be hosts for germs. During times like these, wash your towels more often than before and don’t share them with the other members of the household. Try using paper towels for drying your hands. Disinfect every item in your bathroom, especially the toilet. Whether it’s your bathroom sink or your bathroom floor, you want to make sure all your surfaces are sparkling clean. The best way to minimise work is to place a bottle of bathroom cleaner under the sink. Give everything a spritz as soon as you see a build-up of hair, dust, toothpaste or spills.

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Nothing says “I didn’t put much effort into cleaning” like a dirty bathroom mirror. It’s something so forgettable yet so hard to look away from once you notice it. Whether it’s dried droplets of water from when you’ve washed your face, flecks of toothpaste or settled dust, make sure you’re giving your bathroom mirror the wipe-down it deserves.

Use Containers To Minimise Dust

When you leave all your products out on the sink or the shelf, you will notice a fine layer of dust. Your bathroom products can also house allergens apart from dirt. Therefore, put all your soap, cotton rounds and skincare items in containers to minimise the amount of dust.

Fresh Fragrance

Finally, it is vital to keep your bathroom smelling fresh. Keeping an essential oil diffuser on the counter will make you want to visit your bathroom more often.

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