Quick Bathroom Cleaning Tips

Everyone's "favorite" chore doesn't have to be that bad.  It is a nasty job but someone has to do it.  Here are a few ideas to make the bathroom cleaning job a little more tolerable.  No strong chemical smells with these ideas.  A Euro-Pro Shark Super Steamer cleaner is a great way to sanitize the bathroom and is highly recommended.

Bathroom cleaning doesn't have to be a chore; it can be as quick and easy as taking a shower!

Shower & Tub

• Mix a cup of bleach to 9 cups of water in a spray bottle.  Spray, wipe, and rinse.
• Shower door tracks can be cleaned by pouring some vinegar in the track, letting it sit for a few minutes then rinse.
• Tub decals can be removed with some vinegar that has been warmed.

Shower Head

• Place a small amount of baking soda in a plastic bag (make sure there are no holes) then add a small amount of vinegar.  This combination will immediately begin to fizz up.  Make sure you are next to the shower so you can immediately place the bag on the showerhead and secure.  A twist tie works great.

Cleaning the Toilet

• Pour 3 tsp of citrus beverage powder (i.e. orange or lemonade powder) into the bowl and soak for at least 30 minutes.  Use a toilet brush to clean the bowl.  Don't forget under the rim.  Flush to rinse.
• Drop an Alka-Seltzer in the bowl; let it sit for 30 minuts, then brush away the grime.
• A denture cleaner tablet works great.  Drop in a couple tablets, let sit, then brush.
• Pour 1 cup of vinegar in to the bowl, let it sit for at least 5 minutes and flush.

Drain cleaner

• Sprinkle baking soda into the drain.  Pour white vinegar into the drain - This will create a foaming action.  Close the drain and let this sit for 30 minutes.  Rinse with very hot water.  It may take a few times but it does work.
• Drop a couple of Alka-Seltzer down the drain and then a cup of vinegar.  Let it sit for 10 - 15 minutes, then rinse with hot water.
• To deodorize, use the baking soda that you had in the fridge and pour down the drain (at least 1/2 cup).  This not only helps the drain but also is great for the septic system's pH balance.

Door Knobs & Switch Plates

• It is noted that more germs reside on door knobs than the toilet. Therefore, to stop the germs from spreading, the door knobs and switchplates should be wiped down often.

Sink

Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and scrub, rinse, & dry.

Floor

Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bucket of warm water.  Mop and then rinse with clean water.

Mildew

• Remove mildew by making a paste of vinegar & salt and apply to areas, scrub, let it sit then rinse. 
• A mixture of 1/2 cut bleach to 1 gallon of water and 1/2 cup of detergent will remove mildew from shower curtains.
• If you have mildew in the shower corners try a cotton ball soaked in vinegar, let it sit for a little bit then rinse.

Mirrors

• Cleaning the mirror with a little rubbing alcohol and a soft lint free cloth will remove hair spray and make it shine.
• Rub some shaving cream onto the mirror to stop of fogging after a shower. 
• After a shower and the mirror is foggy is the best time to clean the mirror.  Just use a clean towel and wipe the mirror down.  Toothpaste comes right off.

Shower Head

• Place a small amount of baking soda in a plastic bag (make sure there are no holes) then add a small amount of vinegar.  This combination will immediately begin to fizz up.  Make sure you are next to the shower so you can immediately place the bag on the showerhead and secure.  A twist tie works great.