Did you know that people who come to your house form their opinion of you based on what your bathroom looks like?
Here are some helpful tips to make your bathroom project a positive image of you:
1. Mold and mildew from bathtub and shower – Remove mold and mildew from around your bathtub or shower with a diluted solution of chlorine bleach in water (one cup bleach to three cups of water, increasing the bleach as necessary). Spray or sponge on this simple mixture, then wait for a few minutes. When it is time, rinse the area well with clean water. Goodbye to mold and mildew!
2. Toilet bowl rings – These nasty rings are caused by alkaline which is present in water. Pour one or two cups of white vinegar into the toilet once a month to eliminate this problem. If it does not work for the bowl, just increase the amount of vinegar.
3. Dull mirrors – When your bathroom mirror becomes dull from hairspray or toothpaste splash build-up, wipe the offending film off with rubbing alcohol or ammonia.
4. Clogged drains in the sink – Here is a nifty tip to clear the sink drain. Drop three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar. Wait a few minutes, and then run the hot water if you have a built-in heater. Otherwise, just pour hot water down the drain. It will be running freely again, in no time.
5. Urine odor from tile and grout – To remove urine odor from tile and grout, you need to completely remove the odor source. Pour baking soda on the spots with offensive smells. Then use a scrubber to clean the surface with bleach and detergent soap.
6. Wipe chrome fittings such as the faucet, soap dish, tissue and glass holders and towel bars with damp cloth, using only soap and water. Dry properly to avoid water spots. Polish to restore sparkle. You may also spray with commercial furniture polish to give them a protective coating, minimizing water spots.
7. To remove rust stains on bathroom tiles, you can use a specialized toilet bowl cleaner. Let stay about 3-5 minutes, scrub, then rinse away. If the stain persists, repeat process but always follow with water immediately. Or, apply 10% oxalic acid solution. Rinse immediately after scrubbing.
8. Spread out wet showers curtains to dry, thus preventing mildew growth and musty odor.
9. Do no let strong solutions like household bleaches, vinegar, lemon juice, or urine stand for any length of time in a lavatory or toilet bowl as they can cause discoloration.
10. Train the family to use the bathroom properly and with consideration for the other users.
There is no need for extra effort to keep the bathroom sparkling-clean, fresh-smelling and germ-free. Just regularly scrub the floors and walls, toilet bowl, sink, and the metal fixtures.
