Cleaning the bathroom is one chore that most people dislike, which is why bathrooms oftentimes get neglected. Many people only clean their bathroom whenever its dirt and grime can no longer be ignored. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to happen, nor do you have to clean your bathroom very often. You simply need to do some preventative maintenance such as wiping down your bathroom after each use so that both watermarks and soap buildup can be avoided. It is also important to keep the following cleaning products on hand.
Detergent or All-Purpose Cleaner
Either detergent or an all-purpose cleaner can be used for your walls and tiles. Before you purchase anything though it is important to know whether your walls are porous or nonporous. If your walls are nonporous, then you can use bleach but if your walls are porous, you cannot use bleach or acid on them.
Mold and Mildew Remover
Whenever you have mold or mildew that is difficult to remove you will need to use a product that is dedicated to removing these things. Your other option is to dilute some chlorine bleach in water.
Glass Cleaner
You will need to use glass cleaner and a rag on your bathroom mirror to remove all of the soap marks that are there.
Metal Cleaner and Polish
If the fixtures in your bathroom are made from metal, then you can simply wipe them off with a damp cloth. However, if you want them to be shiny again, then you will want to use a metal cleaner or polish that is made for the specific type of metal that you have in your bathroom.
Sponges
Make sure that you have numerous sponges available and that you color-code them so that you know which one is for your bathtub and which one is for your toilet. It is also a good idea to purchase sponges that are specifically made for cleaning your bathroom because you don’t want them to be abrasive since they will destroy the natural finish on your sink, bathtub and toilet.
A Toilet Bowl Brush
It is important to purchase a toilet brush that comes with a holder or container so that you will have somewhere that is sanitary to store it whenever you are not using it.
Tile Brush
Make sure that you purchase a plastic tile brush, or keep an old toothbrush handy, to use on the grout and hard to reach places in your bathroom.
Terry Cloth Rags
You should wipe everything down with a terry cloth rag after you clean your bathroom in order to keep watermarks from forming. This should be done every time that you use your bathroom.
Latex Gloves
These are optional but they will protect your hands from the chemicals and caustic agents that are found in commercial cleaning products.
A Dust Mop
This is great for getting the dirt and cobwebs off of your upper walls and ceilings.
A Plunger
Whenever you toilet, tub or sink gets clogged you are going to need a plunger. Of course, you will want a separate one for both your toilet and your sink or tub.
Conclusion
In order to have a healthy home you will need to keep your bathroom clean. It is also a reflection on your own hygiene. This is easy to do if you have the right cleaning products and tools available to use.
