Bathroom Cleaning Mistakes You're Probably Making
Cleaning a home's bathroom is probably no one's idea of a fun afternoon, but it needs to be done regularly; your home's bathroom should always be clean and hygienic so that it's comfortable and safe for everyone to use. Bathroom cleaning should be a priority in your life. However, many homeowners make some simple mistakes when cleaning the bathroom so that surfaces actually get damaged while not being as clean as you think. Note a few of those mistakes so you can avoid them in your own bathroom.
Putting the toilet brush right back
When you put a wet toilet brush back into its holder or a bucket for cleaning supplies, it can easily breed bacteria and other harmful contaminates. Instead, give the brush a good spray with bleach and then set it across the toilet bowl, letting it air dry completely before you put it away.
Not using hot water
Bleach and other such cleansers will get bathroom surfaces clean, but hot water will also help to kill mould, mildew, bacteria and germs, and it will also help to thoroughly rinse away bleach and cleansers. Use very hot water for cleaning the sink and tub, and when mopping the bathroom floor, for maximum cleanliness.
The shower curtain liner
Scrubbing the curtain liner doesn't typically get it thoroughly clean; instead, put the liner in the washing machine. Use hot water and adjust the water level for a small load, add a splash of vinegar as the water is filling the tub, and wash the liner. This will remove all traces of mould and mildew and ensure it's clean and fresh.
Using dirty sponges
A sponge can easily collect germs and bacteria that are sitting on bathroom surfaces, so you don't want to reuse a sponge unless you know it's been cleaned properly. Be sure you toss any sponge you use for bathroom cleaning into the washing machine with other household rags, or spray it with a bleach solution, rinse it with hot water, and let it dry thoroughly before putting it away and using it again.
Using abrasive cleansers and tools
Abrasive cleaners, steel wool, and other scrubbing pads will usually scratch porcelain sinks, toilets, and bathtubs, and they may also damage linoleum and other types of flooring tile. If you cannot clean certain stains very easily, consider cleaners meant for that stain in particular; as an example, cola might remove rust stains, and vinegar might remove hard water stains from glass shower screens. Using the right tools and cleaning solutions can make the job easier and also protect those surfaces from damage.
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