So, the bathroom in your home can get into a bit of a state every now and then. Even just thinking about approaching it, to clean it up and make sure the systems are all working properly, can turn you away from opening the bathroom door altogether!
And that just makes the bathroom seem even dirtier in your mind, and the next time guests are over, you might even feel a little ashamed over the state you’ve left it in. Well, no more! It’s time to stop being afraid of bathroom maintenance, and pull your gloves on and get to work cleaning it up and making it sparkle like it’s new again!
You can do this; as long as you’ve got the right equipment and the right methods on hand, you can tackle that bathroom maintenance like never before. So, in the interest of ensuring you’re ready to properly scrub that toilet, here are some tips to keep in mind.
Get Some Protective Equipment
Protective equipment comes in many shapes and forms, and when it comes to clearing up a bathroom, you’re going to want to get a hold of gloves most of all. The easy to dispose of, one time use gloves, that make sure you’re never having to wash them off after use, or keep potentially germ ridden mittens in the bathroom when you’re just trying to have a relaxing soak!
So be sure to grab a couple boxes of them; they’re made out of vinyl these days, which is much healthier for both you and the planet. Vinyl gloves are versatile, so having plenty of these disposable gloves for cleaning and more is a good choice. At the same time, if you’re looking to get a deep clean done, in order to lift something like mold off of the grout surrounding your bathroom tiles, it might be worth it to invest in a respiratory mask to keep the bleach-y/chlorine fumes out of your nose and mouth.
Mix Some Proper Cleaning Solutions
Next you’re going to have to learn what really cleans a bathroom, and what gets into the surfaces to make sure the germs and the dirt and the mold come out of them. Don’t worry, you won’t have to fork out a lot of money buying every single cleaning solution from that one aisle in the supermarket – you could very well mix some proper cleaning solutions from what’s already in your cupboard.
You’re going to use vinegar a lot here, so if you don’t have any in the cupboard at the moment, make sure you buy a cheap bottle or two next time you hit the store. Try to get white vinegar, instead of the usual dark stuff as well. You’re also going to need a lot of water, which is easy to source from the tap, and you may even need some common ingredients like lemons and limes, in order to give your cleaning solution a nice smell as well.
It’s worth it to issue a warning here as well – make sure you know what you’re mixing. If you don’t, there’s potential for creating harmful gases right in your own home, and these take a while to clear out! So if you’ve dumped a bunch of vinegar and baking soda down the toilet bowl, don’t follow it up with a bit of bleach.
Don’t Tackle Plumbing Issues Yourself
Of course, the bathroom is a very important room in your house, and without it, who knows how medieval you’d be forced to live! However, when it comes to serious issues, such as those concerning the pipes or the water pressure/flow, or even with just how loose those tiles around the shower are, you might be best leaving it to the professionals. These are often big jobs!
You might feel like you should take on those bathroom plumbing issues yourself, but unless you know how to fix a new pipe, as well as remove, sand down, and then grout some new tiles, and you’re sure you know where the main water switch in your home is, it might be best to get someone else in to help you out. There are plenty of plumbing services near you, so be sure to give them a call, get a good quote, and have your bathroom looking (and working) spic and span in a matter of days, or even just hours.
Your bathroom could be cleaned up in a matter of minutes; it’s not that mountain of work you thought it was! Get your cleaning solutions from the cupboard and get to work.
