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It is one of the most used rooms in a home and often one of the longest to clean. In addition to the taps, tiles, bathtub and shower, you have to think about other corners. In short, cleaning the bathroom can be a real headache… unless you follow our advice!
Frequency, equipment, organization, professional tips, you will know everything to carry out a complete and impeccable maintenance. If you are wondering where to start, our guide contains the answers you need.
Some information before starting the cleaning
Between limescale marks, hair that has taken up residence in the drain and damp stains that threaten to damage the floor, it is sometimes difficult not to feel discouraged… Fortunately, cleaning the bathroom is within everyone’s reach!
When, how and with what, being well prepared will save you long hours of scrubbing every surface to be cleaned.
How often should you clean your bathroom?
“ The room doesn’t look dirty ”, “ This is going to take me too long ”, “ How can I do this quickly? ”. Many questions can arise in our minds when we have to roll up our sleeves! So, when is the ideal time to take care of cleaning the bathroom?
The answer depends on your lifestyle habits. Indeed, there are two opposing schools of thought: the one that does a little bit every day and the one that waits for the weekend. In the first case, you won’t have to impose a big cleaning session on yourself , but it does take time every day!
We explain how often to clean the elements that make up your bathroom:
What products should you use to clean your bathroom?
For an impeccable result, it is important to use the right household products . Natural, effective and economical, we no longer present baking soda, white vinegar and black soap! From floors to ceilings, including accessories, they will make your bathroom shine, disinfect and clean easily.
You can also add soda crystals, scouring cream, Marseille soap, multi-surface spray and lemon.
By making them yourself thanks to DIY or by buying them directly in store, ecological cleaning products will allow you to maintain them sustainably while saving money.
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What accesories/tools do you need to clean a bathroom?
In the kitchen, ingredients are essential, but they alone do not allow you to make a recipe! When we talk about cleaning , it’s the same thing. Here is the list that brings together what you need to maintain your bathroom:
Step 1: Gather the materials needed for cleaning the bathroom
Being well organized saves precious time. Putting all your cleaning equipment in a bowl, a box or a bag is therefore an integral part of the process! Not only does it save you unnecessary trips back and forth, but it also allows you to not forget anything.
Having everything on hand means cleaning your bathroom down to the smallest corners! Another advantage is that you can store what you need and easily find it later. Likewise, it is easier to check stocks before each cleaning session . Under
the sink, in a cupboard or in the laundry room, grouping your equipment and cleaning products is ideal for cleaning the room properly. In the container you have chosen, you can store your gloves, one or two sponges, a cloth and a toothbrush. Next to it, a disinfectant and cleaning spray as well as one or more products made by you dedicated to the bathroom, and you are ready to start!
You can put all this on a stool or chair right next to you: you don’t have to bend down and can easily reach what you want. The vacuum cleaner and mop can be placed at the entrance to the bathroom.
Step 2: Clear the space to make it easier to clean the area
For this step, you will need: garbage bags, cardboard boxes, laundry baskets.
To make everything shine, storage should not be neglected. To see things more clearly, you have to declutter! Indeed, it is not easy to notice it on a daily basis, but a lot of things accumulate in a bathroom, regardless of its size.
Dirty clothes, bottles of all kinds, empty or expired products (cosmetics, medicines, etc.), sorting everything out offers an undeniable time saving. Organizing the space is also beneficial during its daily use. Putting everything in its place therefore has only advantages!
To do this, you can invest in baskets to put bath towels, washcloths and other pajamas to wash. In addition, you kill two birds with one stone since sorting your laundry also makes your task easier during your laundry!
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This is the ideal time to air out the room: if it has a window, don’t hesitate to open it. If not, leave the door open and try to circulate the air through another opening. Is your bathroom equipped with a VMC system? It is possible to turn it on. Ventilation is essential to renew the indoor air, maintain a healthy living environment and limit humidity.
The 5S method for organizing and cleaning your bathroom
To trace the origins of these storage tips, we have to go to Japan. This method was probably first implemented within the Toyota automobile company. It is based on five principles:
