Hello Friends,
Today's tip of the day is,
Cleaning Bathroom part 1
Bathroom Countertops and Basins
The average person can tolerate a growing
collection of dust balls under the bed or a drawer full of tarnished flatware in
the sideboard. But a grimy bathroom is another story. The bathroom should be
cleaned once a week, and even more frequently if it gets heavy use from a large
family.
Fortunately, most bathrooms are made of materials
that are easy to keep clean. Tile and porcelain surfaces are stain-resistant if
dirt and scum are not allowed to build up on them. Make it a firm rule in your
home to rinse out the tub or shower stall immediately after you use it. Spray
water from the shower head on all interior surfaces, then lather soap onto a
damp sponge, swish it around the tub or stall, and rinse.
These are but a few of the bathroom-cleaning
guidelines we'll present in the following article. Cleaning the bathroom isn't a
chore most people look forward to doing, but if you follow our instructions,
this all-important room will sparkle...for a while, anyway.
1. Bathroom
Countertops and Basins
Bathroom countertops are sloshed, splotched, and
splattered with everything from hair spray to shoe polish. In most homes,
countertops are made of materials that can stand up to the assault: ceramic
tile, plastic laminate, and cultured marble. These materials are durable and
easy to clean. Here are some suggestions for doing just that:
Cultured marble: Cultured marble resembles real
marble, but it is a lot more versatile and much easier to care for. Avoid using
abrasive cleaners and steel wool pads, because they will scratch the surface,
making it difficult to keep clean.
Plastic laminate: Plastic laminate is made of thin
layers of plastic superimposed on craft paper and overlaid on particle board or
plywood. The color of most plastic laminate is only in the top layer. The
glossy, matte, or textured surface is also laid on. A light application of
furniture wax will protect and brighten laminate surfaces.
•To clean plastic laminate, use a two-sided
scrubbing pad with fiber on one side and a sponge on the other. Moistened
slightly with water, the fiber side is just abrasive enough to loosen greasy
smears and other soil. Turning the scrubber over, use the sponge side to wipe
the surface clean.
•When a spot or stain persists, sprinkle baking soda on
the spot and scrub gently. If this doesn't take care of the problem, apply a
polishing cleanser with a wet sponge.
Now that your countertops and basins
are shining brightly, it's time to move onto your mirrors, which take their fair
share of day-to-day abuse.
A Basic Bathroom-Cleaning Mixture
Here are the ingredients for a cleaning solution that should work
throughout your bathroom:
•Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda, 1/2 cup ammonia, and 2 cups warm water and
use for everyday cleaning.
•Be sure to wear rubber gloves and use in a
well-ventilated area.
•For a bathroom cleaner without the ammonia, mix 16
ounces baking soda, 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid, and 1 cup warm water.