When summer arrives, many homeowners look for bathroom cleaning tips to help prevent mildew stains, keep the area sanitary, and ensure that fixtures and cabinets maintain a shiny, beautiful finish. Below are some tips on efficient cleaning techniques:
General Purpose Cleaners. Choosing general purpose formulas speeds cleaning jobs, as they allow the homeowner to multitask. Foam cleansers that offer a wide spray nozzle to cover broad surfaces are a great choice, and these grime busting formulas typically work very quickly to cut through soap scum buildup and mildew on the surfaces of tubs and showers.
Window Blinds, Fans and Vents. A large duster with a long handle can be used to clean fans, vents and window blinds. There is usually no need to use a cleaning formula, as dirt typically sloughs off quite easily if a large enough duster is used.
Light Fixtures. It is important to remember to take down light fixtures and carefully polish them with an all-purpose window cleaner, as condensation builds up quickly on the inner surface of such fixtures during summer. Scented cleaners are available, which are a great choice for bathrooms during warm weather. When lighting fixtures are cleaned and replaced, many homeowners are surprised at how much brighter the bathroom appears.
Floor Cleaning Tips. When cleaning the floor, a vacuum attachment or crevice tool are great devices to quickly eliminate hair and larger pieces of debris. This type of dirt is much easier to clear away when it is dry, rather than wet. Once the larger pieces of debris are discarded, the floor can be mopped or treated with a tile cleaner, depending on the material from which it is made.
Cleaning Shower Heads. Another top summer cleaning tip for bathrooms is using plain, old-fashioned vinegar to clean shower heads. If shower pressure seems a bit weak, it may be due to mineral deposits and lime clogging the shower head. Vinegar is a great choice of cleaning product for this problem. Simply removing the shower head and soaking it in a plastic baggie filled with one part vinegar and three parts water will eliminate virtually all lime and mineral deposits.
Wooden Cabinets. To protect and moisturize wooden cabinets, all-purpose pine cleaner is the best choice. This is because humidity and other harsh conditions during summer can cause wood or compost material to dry out and crack. At the beginning, as well as the end of summer, all wood cabinets should be cleaned with such a formula.
Finally, keeping bathroom windows cracked an inch or two during summer evenings allows moisture to escape outside. This helps prevent the formation of mildew-a common problem when weather is hot. Following the tips outlined above will ensure that a home’s bathroom maintains a clean and beautiful appearance all summer long.
