Cleanliness and hygiene are part of a protocol that should reign in every contemporary home. Especially in those areas such as kitchens and bathrooms that are so intimately connected with our diet and ablutions.
Cleanliness and hygiene are part of a protocol that should reign in every contemporary home. Especially in those areas such as kitchens and bathrooms that are so intimately connected with our diet and ablutions.
Modern materials and cleaning products mean it’s never been easier to maintain a clean bathroom. Basic bathroom cleaning should be carried out daily with a more extensive bathroom clean undertaken weekly.
There are many theories regarding the most effective ways of how to clean a bathroom but regular upkeep is always advisable. The following article looks at bathroom cleaning tips and considers the best way to clean a bathroom.
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Cleaners for a general purpose
Even the best bathroom cleaner is no good without the right tools
Where you live and the amount of calcium in the water supply can be an issue. Water is said to be hard when there is a greater concentration of calcium.
With regard to how to clean bathroom taps and how to clean a shower head calcium can build up over time, leaving streaks. This will also influence how to clean a shower screen and even how to clean toilet bowl.
Yes. They can be sued separately or mixed together and do in fact provide much more environmentally friendly cleaning.
The short answer is yes. Make sure it’s white vinegar and a splash of fresh lemon juice will also help cut through the grime.
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As with other domestic chores time spent preparing actually saves time in the long run.
Remember to always ensure there is adequate ventilation in the bathroom to prevent mould and fungus.
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The modern UK bathroom generally consists of a toilet bowl, shower / bath tub combination and vanity unit. Each of these elements requires specific ways of cleaning.
How to clean taps is obviously not the same as how to clean a toilet. Then there are recurring cleaning issues to consider, like how to clean limescale from the toilet and how to clean limescale from taps.
Here below we look at the various artefacts of the typical UK toilet and how best to clean them.
This is probably the most important to get right, in terms of overall hygiene.
Besides the above mentioned cleners and tools, you will want a pumice stone.
Process:
Remember the choice of toilet bowl itself is a tool in how to clean the toilet. Some fixtures such as the Noken collection of rimless toilets make the cleaning tasks even quicker.
The best practice regarding how to clean the wash basin is to use a gentle product on the ceramic, nothing too abrasive. A mixture of vinegar and water is perfect for the task.
Limescale can build-up in the sink. Using an old toothbrush is a great tool when it comes to how to clean limescale from taps. Use a paste made from bicarbonate of soda and vinegar for stubborn build-up.
Chrome and brass taps
Antibacterial wipes are a great idea for how to clean chrome taps, a place where germs can gather.
Buff with a dry cloth afterwards and dab with baby oil to make the shine last. A paste of lemon and baking soda on the other hand is a very effect agent for how to clean brass taps.
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Simple vinegar is great for how to clean a shower screen. But wiping with a squeegee after every use is good practice.
What is the best way to clean a shower?
The secret is elbow grease or in other words a vigorous clean using a general purpose cleaner or other as outlined in this article.
A lot depends of the material. Use an all purpose cleaning product and scrub with a soft nylon bristle type brush for how to clean an acrylic or fibreglass bathtub.
It’s good practice to wash down and dry after every use.
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What is the best way to clean your bathtub?
Whatever the cleaning product you choose allow it to soak for 10 minutes which helps to dislodge grease and grime.
Ceramic tiles do not require much maintenance, just a wipe with a mild cleaning product. The best way to clean bathroom tiles is to include them in the weekly regime.
Bathroom grout
Greater effort is required however for how to clean bathroom grout.
Porcelain bathroom tiles
Porcelain tiles will require a slightly different approach. Follow this link to find out more about how to clean porcelain tiles.
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If cleaned on a regular basis (weekly) no more than 30 minutes should be required.
A weekly clean should be enough but every now and again (say monthly) a deep clean will ensure maximum hygiene.
With the right bathroom fixtures and fittings cleaning is a much easier job to undertake. That’s why making sure to choose the right sanitary ware, taps and finishes is so important from the outset.
The range of products for bathrooms produced by the Porcelanosa Group under their different firms will help create a slick and contemporary bathroom. And one that is easy to keep clean.
