SPRING CLEANING YOUR BATHROOM

Remember those pretty white and green tiles in the shower, the ones that had you had chosen over many others? They seem to have disappeared. The medicine cabinet is beyond opening without an avalanche of cotton balls or shaving kits? Is that a stranger you see in your bathroom mirror or having a serious eye problem? If you are saying yes to one or more than one of the questions above, its time to spring clean your toilet. Without further procrastination.

Prepare a checklist, so that nothing remains unattended. Your checklist should contain the following:

  • Ceilings and Corners
  • Vents and fans
  • Draperies, curtains, blinds
  • Shower and tub; Rugs and mats
  • Toilets
  • Cabinets-linen, medicine, Toilet shelves.
  • Sinks and Fixtures
  • Floors
  • Trash cans.

Dust and clean the walls. The cleaning agents and the process of cleaning should be according to the material used on the walls. Be careful about the wall decors, clean them with a towel with cleaner on it.

Clean the outsides of the vents and fans. Use a gentle cleanser and a cleaning cloth wipe clean. Unmount light fixtures, if you have any, before cleaning, Dry and refix.

The draperies, curtains and blinds should have come with cleaning instructions.If they are of fabric, wash and dry in washing machine and replace. Wipe the blinds with wet cloth and a cleaner required by the blinds. Wash both the sides of the windows.

Wash and dry the shower curtain and replace the curtain liner. Scrub the tiles with 3/4 cup bleach in one gallon of water, to prevent mildew and soap scum build up.in the tub or the shower area.Scrub out the bath tub, paying attention to crevices. Wash or shake out the rugs or mats if there are any.

Toilets need to be scrubbed with a toilet brush and cleaner. Brush thoroughly so that no stains remain. Finally, flush and keep it sparkling.Clean the outside with a wipe and disinfectant spray. Remember to clean the handles and the undersides too.

Organize the linen cabinets. Remove any soiled towels. Fold fresh ones and stack them neatly. Throw away any old medicine from the medicine cabinet. Clean the containers, store the toiletries together in cups or pots. Store supplies on shelves to that are easily accessible and easily replenished.

To get a sparkling sink, plug the drain and fill it with water to dislodge any stuck particle. Next use baking soda and water to scrub it. This shines the sink and removes any bad smell. Take down any mirror that you have , unless it is a big one. Rub down with wet paper towels. Spray with a glass cleaner and wipe dry.

Remove dirty clothes lying on the floor. Use a rag and a cleaner, meant for your floor type, get on your hands and knees.Wipe down thoroughly , taking care about the corners. Spray with disinfectant.

Empty trash cans, line them up by recycling grocery bags.

You can also get professional help. There are companies providing domestic cleaning services who would do your task at minimal charges. We, in Perth , are ready to help with domestic cleaning services for a clean and healthy home