13 Essential Bathroom Cleaning Tips That Will Change Your Life
Clean your bathroom fast and efficiently.
Remove stubborn grout stains
With time, grout gets stained. We all know this, but it doesn’t mean we have to be okay with how it looks. Here’s a trick for getting rid of stubborn grout stains: use toilet bowl cleaner - but make sure it has bleach in it. Put on gloves, generously apply the cleaner to the grout lines, and then scrub it with a stiff brush. Your grout will be nice and clean when you’re done. Get tutorial here
Clean your clogged shower head
Taking a shower is meant to be a relaxing experience. But if you’re spending your shower time trying to avoid getting sprayed in the face or wondering why the water isn’t spraying properly, you likely have mineral deposits on your showerhead. But don’t fret! There’s an easy fix. You just need baking soda and white vinegar. Pour some baking soda and vinegar into a plastic bag. It’ll start foaming, but it’s supposed to do that. Tie the bag tightly over your showerhead, and leave it there for at least 12 hours. Remove the bag, and your showerhead will be clean and as good as new! Get tutorial here
Make your bathtub sparkle
Cleaning the bathtub is always such a hassle. Bending over at awkward angles to scrub every inch of it is so uncomfortable. If this sounds like you, try this cleaning hack. It requires no scrubbing or harsh, smelly chemicals. All you need are three simple ingredients that you most likely already have at home: baking soda, blue Dawn dish soap, and white distilled vinegar. Start by plugging the drain in the tub, and then dump the three ingredients directly into the tub. Mix it all up, and then use a microfiber towel to spread the mixture all over the tub, making sure every surface is coated. Let it sit for 1-2 hours, and then come back to a clean tub. Get tutorial here
Unclog your bathtub drain
Does your tub or sink water keep backing up because you have a clogged drain? Stop suffering. Remove your drain cover, and clear out whatever you can see. Then, pour salt, baking soda, and white vinegar down the drain. This will create a foaming action which will help push out the blockage. Wait 10 minutes, and then pour lots of boiling water down the drain to force everything down. And just like that, your drain will be unclogged. Get tutorial here
Deep clean your jetted tub
Is your jetted tub looking kind of grungy and in need of a deep clean? You can do this with just baking soda and white vinegar. Scrub the entire tub with baking soda, and then, without rinsing the baking soda, fill the tub with water, making sure the water covers the jets. Pour some vinegar into the tub, and then run the jets for a few minutes. Empty the tub, and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction that comes along with having a sparkling clean tub. Get tutorial here
Whiten your dirty toilet bowl
If your toilet is in major need of some TLC, check out this natural cleaner that will work wonders. Start by gathering vinegar and baking soda from your pantry. You can also pick up some essential oil to add a fresh touch. Then, head on over to that dingy, dirty toilet. Pour some vinegar into a spray bottle, and then spritz it around the toilet bowl, covering every grimy angle and getting in the nooks and crannies. If you want to add a nice, fresh scent, add a few drops of essential oil. Then, liberally sprinkle baking soda inside the toilet bowl. Once the baking soda hits the vinegar, it’ll start fizzing, breaking down the nasty build-up. Tap the flusher, and watch all of your sorrows wash away! Get tutorial here
Clean your shower with an extendable scrubber
Does cleaning hurt your body? Make cleaning physically easier for yourself by using an extendable scrubber. Sprinkle the base of your shower with baking soda. Then, fill a spray bottle with Dawn dish soap and water. Spray it on your shower tile wall and glass shower doors. Use your extendable scrubber to clean your tile and glass without bending over, and then rinse it off. If you choose to use this method, you’ll happily walk away with a clean bathroom and no aches and pains. Get tutorial here
Rub a grapefruit on your shower door
Remove soap scum from your shower door with just a grapefruit and kosher salt. Begin by slicing your grapefruit in half, and then liberally pour the salt onto the cut half of the grapefruit. Scrub the soap scum, adding more salt as you go along. Rinse it off, and you’ll be left with a squeaky clean shower with a fresh, citrusy scent. Get tutorial here
Make your toilet smell good
Drop fizzy bombs into your toilet to both clean it and make it smell good. Mix together a 1/2 cup of baking soda and a 1/2 cup of citric acid. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a small amount of water, and mix it all together until you can make the mixture stick together. Shape the mixture into small balls - either using a mold or your hands - and let them dry before using them. Toss one toilet cleaning bomb into your toilet bowl, and watch it fizz its way to cleanliness. Once it stops fizzing, scrub your toilet, and then flush. It’s that easy. Get tutorial here
Get rid of moldy grout
Mold happens. We won’t judge you. But we will judge if you don’t at least try to get rid of it. Here’s a simple, natural recipe that’ll help you out - all you need is hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Pour hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle, and generously spray the moldy areas. Then, pour baking soda onto a stiff brush and start scrubbing. Using this method, the mold will disappear and not come back! Get tutorial here
Conquer stinky drains
Your shower should be a place for you to relax and wash away the day's worries. But if you find yourself standing there with disgusting odors wafting up from the drain, your shower suddenly changes from a place of relaxation to a source of stress. Keep your shower drain clean and fresh with an easy recipe. This recipe calls for baking soda, vinegar, and hot water. It’ll clean out the residue and help you eliminate unpleasant odors from your drain. Repeat this process every three months or so to keep the stink from sneaking back. Get tutorial here
Polish off hard water deposits
Hard water deposits build up around your sink faucets. It happens, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of! But you could take care of that in just 15 minutes without using any harmful chemicals. Start by saturating the affected area with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to help loosen everything up. Then, take an old handy-dandy toothbrush and start scrubbing the water deposits to break it up. Rinse the area with steaming hot water, and then grab a moistened scouring pad to attack the stubborn spots. Give it one final rinse, and you’re done! Your sink is clean again. Get tutorial here
Clean your toilet with hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a magic ingredient when it comes to cleaning. Clean your toilet from top to bottom with it for very satisfying results. Pour some in a squirt bottle and spray your toilet, making sure to get under the rim too. Pour more of it into the toilet bowl and tank, and then use it to also wipe down the outside of the toilet, the lid, and the handle. Use a toilet cleaner brush of your choice and scrub out the bowl. Flush your toilet, and stand back as the proud owner of a sparkling clean toilet. Get tutorial here
