Keeping your bathroom clean is an ongoing effort that requires weekly, if not daily attention. If you’re looking for some life hacks you can use to speed up the process, or to get some things clean you haven’t been able to tidy up in the past, here are five things you can do in your bathroom to keep it cleaner.
How to remove limescale from your showerhead
Limescale is a buildup of mostly calcium from hard water, and it can plug up the little holes in your shower head over time. If this happens, you can take your shower head off and submerge it in white vinegar. This will weaken the limescale so you can scrape it off or brush it off. Don’t leave your shower head submerged for longer than 30 minutes, as it may cause damage to the metal. Wash the shower head off in water and put it back on. You should see your regular water flow restored!
Learn How Long your Bathroom Exhaust Fan Should Stay On
Your bathroom exhaust fan is essential to preventing mold and fungal growth in your bathroom. You should turn it on after a shower, but for how long? The time depends on two main factors; the size of your bathroom and how much air your fan can move. Most of the time, a well-matched bathroom and fan will need a half hour of fan time. Larger or more humid bathrooms might need more time, but after 45 minutes, things should be dry. If not, it’s time to clean your fan or upgrade to a more powerful one.
Disinfect your Toilet Brush After you Use it
Your toilet brush is a breeding ground for bacteria. After you use it, spray it down with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria, and store it in a toilet brush holder that has also been cleaned and sanitized.
Use a Scouring Pad to Remove Pink Shower Mold
If you have scouring pads you use to wash dishes, you should keep a few around for your bathroom. Pink mold can grow on the walls of your showers. It’s easy enough to clean off on flat, smooth surfaces, but you might want something more abrasive. Use hot soapy water and a scouring pad to clean mold off quickly.
How to Clean Dirty Bathtub Caulking
The hack for dirty bathtub caulking is almost universal at this point. Create a mixture of water and baking soda in equal parts and spread it on affected caulk lines and corners. Let it sit for a few minutes, then spray the paste with white vinegar and watch the reaction go to work. Use a small brush to clean away the paste and all the dirt it lifts off.
Trust Maui Pumping for All your Septic Pumping Needs
Your bathroom is the source of much of the liquid waste ends up in your septic tank. Ensure your septic system gets pumped on time, regularly, to prevent sewage backups, foul smells and slow drains. Call Maui Pumping today to set up your next appointment.
