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Bathroom Cleaning Tips


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April 25, 2012

Cleaning with Turtle WaxI tried cleaning the bathroom with Turtle wax. The sink came out pretty shiny. Next I am going to do the tiles with it.

By coville123 from Brockville, Ontario

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August 12, 2010

Instead of using a cake of soap in the shower or bath, use liquid soap. Liquid soap is easier to handle and does not leave a thick film of soap scum on bath or shower tiles or glass.

 
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February 3, 2010

I just discovered my bottle of toilet cleaning liquid cleans a lot more than the toilet. I used it on a badly stained bathtub that just would not come clean. I poured the liquid in the tub, used a household broom to "scrub" it in and let it sit overnight.

 
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June 1, 2009

Prevent having to clean soapy scum from the soap dish or at the sink by placing a thin sponge in the dish or sink indention to lay the soap on. The sponge catches the scum, leaving underneath relatively clean.

 
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July 13, 2011

Since the only females in our household are me and the cat (and she drinks from the toilet, go figure), I find myself needing to spruce up the bathrooms quite regularly.

 
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November 10, 2004

If you are using bar soap in your bathroom and hate the goo that accumulates in the soap dish, put a small sponge under the soap.

 
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March 21, 2011

Toilet scrubbers are useful to clean far more than just toilets. Their bristles do well for scrubbing a tub or sink, especially when combined with a gritty cleanser like Comet.

 
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November 5, 2012

When cleaning bathrooms, I spray cleansers. Let it set for 15 minutes then come back and scrub.

 

August 17, 2004

Here's a way to keep your bathroom(s) clean. Put a bathroom cleaning kit in the corner of each bathroom. Start with a small bucket or a cut-off plastic jug (laundry detergent jugs are excellent for this).

 
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January 3, 2012

After many years of using old toothbrushes and anything else I could think of to clean the hard to get at spots in the bathroom, I stumbled across an easy solution.

 
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March 21, 2011

Toilet scrubbers are useful to clean far more than just toilets. Their bristles do well for scrubbing a tub or sink, especially when combined with a gritty cleanser like Comet.

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They do a nice job on mildew in grout crevices.

 
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April 25, 2005

A good way to keep your tub or shower clean is to wipe it down after you use it. You can do it with the towel you use to dry yourself. You tub will require cleaning much less frequently.

 

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June 18, 2005

Tips to help keep the bathroom clean. Post your ideas.

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November 13, 20040 found this helpful

After brushing your teeth in the bathroom sink, instead of just rinsing out the sink, take a sponge that you keep on the edge of the sink and scrub out the sink. If you do this once a day your sink will never be dirty!

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By Ellen

 

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November 13, 20040 found this helpful

Hang an old washcloth on a hook in the cupboard under your bathroom sinks. Use it to wipe up spills and the water that splashes onto your counters.

By Lee

 
November 24, 20040 found this helpful

use paper towels and alkahol to wipe up the faucet handles and the sink after you brush your teeth. not only is it clean but sanitized.

 

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February 16, 20050 found this helpful

Being the ONLY girl in the house of 4, the only time the bathroom gets cleaned is when I do it. So, I keep a cheap bottle of dish detergent and a plastic scrub sponge in the shower. When I am done showering - before I get out - I aim the detergent at the walls, squirt and scrub. After I get out I do the same to the tub. You will be amazed how sparkling and how quickly it gets done! (Finish up with a shower protectant spritz spray.)

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By Shannon

 
February 16, 20050 found this helpful

When I buy cleaning products I buy in bulk, and stash them in each room/or "cleaning stations" as I refer to them. So, yes, that means I own 3 canisters of quick clorox wipes (one for each bathroom, one for the kitchen), 3 sponges, 3 Pinesols, 3 Windexes, etc. That way the cleaning supplies are already there in place. I find it helpful too when last minute company gets here--to just excuse myself to the restroom and do a quick once-over.

 
February 17, 20050 found this helpful

Hi i also use sunlight dish soap in my sink and tub comes out very nice and shinny.

 

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May 7, 20050 found this helpful

After showering, occasionally throw the damp towel on the bathroom floor and walk around while shuffling your feet. The floor gets a quick clean up and the towel goes right in the washer!

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May 7, 20050 found this helpful

After showering, occasionally throw the damp towel on the bathroom floor and walk around while shuffling your feet. The floor gets a quick clean up and the towel goes right in the washer!

By Diana

 
By kelleno (Guest Post)
May 7, 20050 found this helpful

I keep a squeegee on the wall below shower head for easy cleanup after showering. No cloudy doors for me.

 
By gannon (Guest Post)
May 8, 20050 found this helpful

After cleaning faucets, polish with baby oil. It keeps them clean for a good while.

 
By Suzanne S. (Guest Post)
May 9, 20050 found this helpful

After someone has been sick I drop an Alkaseltzer tablet in the toilet and close the lid and walk away. 30 minutes later I give it a quick swipe with the toilet brush and it sparkles. And smells great.

 

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June 18, 20050 found this helpful

Keep them sparkling by giving them a coat of liquid wax to keep the water spots off.

By Syd

 
By guest (Guest Post)
June 21, 20050 found this helpful

use BABY WIPES or CLOROX DISINFECTING WIPES to wipe up all the tiny hairs that collect on the floor in the corners or where the floor meets the wall. Then just throw them away!

 

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June 21, 20050 found this helpful

I'm lucky enough to have help with some cleaning. But I learned that lemon oil furnature polish will stop spots and hard water film build up on the glass shower doors.

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Just apply to a soft cloth and wipe a THIN coat over the clean glass once a week.Be care ful not to get it on the tub floor. GG Vi

 
By Long John (Guest Post)
March 2, 20060 found this helpful

Gentlemen, stand closer when you take a leak, it's not as long as you think. Ladies, stay seated for the entire performance.

 
By toylynn (Guest Post)
August 5, 20060 found this helpful

I use shout in my sink and tub come out very clean and shinny do a good job try it you!ll see

 

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August 5, 20060 found this helpful

My little boy does not like to stand up, because he keeps missing, and with him sitting to pee, it actually keeps the bathroom much cleaner! I have convinced DH to do the same, especially when he first wakes up, and I haven't had "puddles" since! ROFL

 
By Quil (Guest Post)
April 12, 20070 found this helpful

I've placed a white cloth liner inside the shower to prevent the water from getting all over the glass doors. Bi-weekly I throw it in the wash and just hang without drying. It's freshens the bathroom and of course no more cleaning glass shower doors for me. It's the best!

 
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June 3, 2005

It's not fun but has to be done. Tips for cleaning the bathroom. Post your ideas.

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May 11, 20050 found this helpful

When cleaning the bathroom, be sure to wipe down the door or wall behind where you stand to use hairspray because, although invisible, the spray actually builds up on the surface!

By droberts48

 
By Arlene (Guest Post)
May 11, 20050 found this helpful

Each time my husband or I take a shower, we dry off in the shower, then use the towel to wipe down the walls and floor of the tub. This saves on water spot buildup and keeps the shower nice all the time. I learned this from a dear old friend who is no longer with us. When she passed away, her home was almost like a new one inside even though it was many years old.

 
May 11, 20050 found this helpful

I always use a bottle of 50/50 water and white vinegar and spray down the toilet and give it a quick wipe with a bit of toilet paper. I also spray down the counter with a damp wash cloth and the vinegar mix. I also spray a little mist of vinegar solution in the waste basket. About 30 minutes later the vinegar odor is gone, as is any other odors that may have been there. Note: I blame ThriftyFun.com for my obsession with the many uses of vinegar! ;)

 

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May 12, 20050 found this helpful

Clean water sediment on faucets and sinks with white vinegar.

By ALICE RUMMEL

Editor's Note: For stubborn spots, let the vinegar sit for a few minutes.

 

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May 24, 20050 found this helpful

I use Magic Eraser with lemon juice and water for my shower glass doors.

By DomenicaNY

 

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May 24, 20050 found this helpful

To clean toilet bowls use vinegar and baking soda. Makes them "just new white".

By terra_onyx

 
By Jo (Guest Post)
May 24, 20050 found this helpful

DomenicaNY suggests using lemon juice and water for cleaning shower doors. What is the ratio of lemon juice to water? Thanks.

 
By Kim Hibbert (Guest Post)
June 1, 20050 found this helpful

I keep a supply of cleaning products (windex, vinegar, etc) and paper towels under the sink in each bathroom. Everytime I use a bathroom, I give it, or an area of it, a quick once over before leaving, that way it's a matter of daily maintenance instead of a big dirty job.

 

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June 3, 20050 found this helpful

Powdered or gel dishwasher detergent is an excellent shower and bathroom cleaner, especially if you have hard water (it contains water softeners.)

By Gayle Heathman

 
By Donna (Guest Post)
June 4, 20050 found this helpful

I to have what I call a cleaning station in almost each room of my house. In the bathroom I have a bottle of vineger/water and a microfiber rag for mirrors - magic eraser tub and shower, spray bottle with a solution of spic and span and water (to spray on the floor for a quick once over) - All purpose cleaner. ripped up rags. Everyday at some point, I do a quick once over. This way it stays clean plus if you have a guest come over - just excuse yourself to the restroom and you have everything there. Hey also when that happens, have a candle and a match ready to light in the bathroom (as long as there isnt a little guy around) People love that :)

 
By Tee (Guest Post)
July 29, 20050 found this helpful

One day while over my grandmothers house, I noticed she had a *special* mop. I was informed that mop is used to clean the tile and tub when she finishes. Great idea, I thought as she has a hard time bending and the mop allows her to clean the bathtub with ease.

 
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June 22, 2004

What is the easiest and quickest way to clean two bathrooms? I have two full bathrooms and a six month old little boy. He is in to everything so I can't leave him to do it and I was told not to let babies get around the smell or cleaners because it is bad for them. I could probably do it in the time that he is sleeping but he only takes 15 minute naps now so it has to be very fast! What takes the dirt out of a tub the best? I can't find anything that works good. Thank you! eescott182002 (at) yahoo (dot) com



Erricka, North Carolina

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By wolnut (Guest Post)
June 22, 20040 found this helpful

have you heard of Enjo products? I use them with my two small children helping all round the house, they use special cloths and only cold water. So there is no need to purchase expensive chemicals that can harm our children and the enviroment.
http://www.enjo.com.au

 
By Connie (Guest Post)
June 23, 20040 found this helpful

Vinegar is a very good cleaner and disinfectant. The smell disapates quickly. Also, I really like using Dow Scrubbing Bubbles on everything.

 
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June 23, 20040 found this helpful

I would restrain your child so you can have 15 minutes to clean knowing he is safe. They probably have whoopy doo modern name for them now but mothers a few years ago used to deposit their toddlers in a play pen - a small square/oblong enclosure with narrow bars, (too narrow to poke little heads through), or netting walls about 2 foot high. Place the baby on a soft blanket with a few bright toys to distract/entertain and allow yourself some quality cleaning time! lol! The play pen can be placed in the same room as you are working, or outside the room door, so he is not isolated and you can still see him without him getting underfoot and into everything.

Regards

Jo

 
By Kathy (Guest Post)
June 23, 20040 found this helpful

There is a product called 505 at Home Depot. It is a spray and is purple. Spray it on and let it be for 10-15 minutes. You can practically rinse everything right off!!!

 
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June 28, 20040 found this helpful

I have been using the Mr. Clean Eraser sponges on my tub and shower floors. It is like a baking soda sponge that gently rubs off dirt. No chemicals at all!

 
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June 28, 20040 found this helpful

I have 4 children and worry about the effects of chemicals on them. I clean almost everything with vinegar and/or baking soda. If the chemicals aren't good for your child, they probably aren't good for you either. For tough spots, use a rough sponge to help you clean. By the way, outdoors chemicals worry me too - we use vinegar as a weed killer.

 
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December 3, 2012

Do you clean your bathroom with a sponge or papertowels?

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June 4, 2019

There are many reasons that a person may have trouble kneeling down and leaning into a bathtub for cleaning. There are some clever ways to clean a tub or shower without straining your back.

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March 21, 2011

I had foot surgery a couple weeks ago, and I am in a non-weight bearing cast. I still want to do some house cleaning and the bathroom was giving me a hard time.

 
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February 3, 2010

We are moving and I am trying to get things clean for the next tenants. I was very discouraged trying to get the glass shower stall clean.

 
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