How to Keep Your Bathroom Clean and Sanitized
Bathrooms can quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria and organic contaminants such as skin cells, hair follicles and soap residue. Urine scale and lime deposits also build up over time, so keeping the area clean is essential to keeping surfaces sanitized and controlling unpleasant odors.
An effective cleaning routine helps save both time and effort when it comes to maintaining a home or workplace. For instance, wiping down shower walls, mirrors and shiny fittings after every use removes toothpaste splatters while preventing spots.
Floors
Like any room in a home, bathroom floors can quickly become dirty and discolored if left without regular maintenance and care, according to Cindy Inman of Ask Cindy Shop. In fact, they may become mildew-ridden or bacteria-infested without regular professional care from Ask Cindy Shop.
To maintain a clean and sanitized floor, start by thoroughly sweeping with either a broom or vacuum cleaner – paying particular attention to corners and hard-to-reach spots.
Next, use a sponge mop to apply your chosen cleaning solution and wring it out before wiping down floors with special attention paid to any stained areas. Finally, remain out of the bathroom until it has completely dried so that its cleaning product has time to do its work effectively.
Sinks
Bathroom sinks can become breeding grounds for bacteria such as Streptococcus and Campylobacter, so regular quick cleaning sessions are important in order to avoid build-up of soap scum, grime and hair buildup – this also keeps drains running efficiently so as to avoid stagnant pools of water that harbor such microorganisms as Legionella or E-coli.
A regular and thorough clean requires using a non-abrasive cleaner that is suitable for your sink material, such as vinegar or baking soda, with soft bristled brush or sponge to reach every corner of your basin. Once clean, make sure it dries completely using lint free cloth before disinfecting spray may help as well!
Mirrors
Shower steam, toothpaste specks, hair products and aerosol deodorant spray smudges clog mirrors quickly. Here are some easy and quick strategies for making mirror cleaning hassle-free and streak-free!
Avoid all-purpose cleaners containing oils that leave unsightly streaks on mirrors; instead opt for white distilled vinegar or toothpaste as alternatives. Paper towels often leave behind lint that can damage reflective surfaces; therefore it would be wise to invest in flat-weave microfiber cloths in order to effectively avoid this problem and ensure a spotless mirror surface.
If smears remain after cleaning your mirrors, try spot cleaning those areas with tough stains such as toothpaste globs or hard water spots with a cotton pad soaked in rubbing alcohol to spot clean them. This approach eliminates smudges other sprays or cleaners can’t reach. When finished spot cleaning use a microfiber cloth to dry your mirror thoroughly afterwards.
Countertops
Bathroom countertops can quickly accumulate a build-up of debris. In addition, moisture exposure and other pollutants can promote the growth of bacteria which leads to further unhygienic buildup on countertops. Therefore, regular cleaning is vital to avoid unsightly stains or other damages from occurring on them.
Keep countertops hygienic and looking their best by keeping a microfiber cloth nearby to wipe away toothpaste residue, water spills, and loose hairs on a daily basis. Rinse and dry the countertop after each use to reduce watermarks and staining; use non-abrasive cleaners that are suitable for your countertop material and be wary of habits like placing hot pans directly onto it without using a cutting board first.
Toilets
Bathroom toilets can become breeding grounds for bacteria that cause respiratory infections. By regularly cleaning this area, regular sanitization will help stop germs from spreading further.
Cleaning and emptying trash receptacles on an ongoing basis is also key, as an overflowing garbage can could make customers unhappy as well as create an unsightly restroom environment.
Use of appropriate cleaning products is paramount in ensuring a properly disinfected and cleaned toilet, including using disinfectants that target limescale and soap scum while killing germs. A high-quality toilet brush should also be utilized to reach hard-to-reach places to ensure complete sanitation (Enriquez et al. 1997).