All sanitary devices are usually the spaces where dirt is most located because the humid areas help create microorganisms. That is why cleaning toilets is important since it does not matter if toilets are in homes or public places, they will always accumulate bacteria and dirt. Maintenance and deep cleaning of the toilets will help our health not run any risk, since there are many, for example, infections in the genitals that can be contracted by the use of dirty toilets.
In addition, the excess of lime in the water or aggressive products when cleaning can damage the toilets very often and force us to have to replace them shortly after having installed them.
Bathroom renovations are the most frequently done in homes and many times they could be avoided if they were cleaned well. If you want to know the eight best tricks to clean toilets and get spectacular results, do not miss this post.
Following all the recommendations that we give you below, cleaning toilets will be increasingly simple and require less time.
1. Always ventilate the bathrooms
We often forget that bathroom ventilation is very important and very useful. The excess humidity that causes unwanted fungi, bad odors,, and deterioration of materials can be avoided if we frequently ventilated as soon bathrooms as they are used. This simple habit will lengthen the life of sanitary devices and avoid their continuous repairs.
By ventilating correctly, the surfaces of the walls, floors, sinks, toilets, showers, taps, etc. can be kept dry. This will also help ensure that the tiles, taps, mirrors, and appliances do not get damaged and last much longer.
Whether it is summer or winter, ventilation is always essential and should last between 10 and 30 minutes, which will be the approximate time needed to dry any moisture and eliminate bad odors.
If they face us with persistent odors, we must use air fresheners, but we also have to investigate the origin well because we could face a leak or breakdown, which the sooner we fix it, the better.
Cleaning toilets is essential because we have to use them daily on over one occasion. An orderly and clean appearance will always help us carry out our different needs in the most relaxed way possible.
Humidity also favors the appearance of insects and pests that require professional help to completely eradicate them and prevent them from recurring.
2. Clean the dust every day
We must remove dust daily to prevent it from accumulating and creating a layer that is very difficult to remove. We recommend we use a cloth moistened with water and neutral scented soap to combat the most superficial dirt. After using the cloth, let the surfaces dry by themselves if you find yourself at boiling times. Otherwise, you can use a dry cotton cloth in cold weather.
It is important that you never leave wet spaces when you are cleaning the toilets so that mold does not form. The ceilings and decorative elements that hang from them, such as lamps or plaster decorations, also have to be cleaned, removing any dust particles they may have with dust or clothes.
3. Disinfect every corner
Superficially well disinfected all bathroom spaces. There are very effective techniques for professional cleaning that comprise the use of ozone machines or pressurized water with disinfectant liquids.
For homes, there are many product options that are already prepared for the disinfection of toilets and can be easily obtained in stores.
When disinfection is being carried out, it is very important to let the disinfectant products act for several minutes so that they penetrate well and act in their entirety, because if we do not do so, we will waste our money and time.
A homemade trick to disinfect is the use of white vinegar since it eliminates bacteria and repels insects and animals because of its acids and strong smell.
Using gloves and even a mask is highly recommended because disinfectants can damage our skin. Direct contact with the eyes must be avoided and when using the windows, they must always be open.
As well as removing accumulated dust, disinfection is very important in the toilet cleaning process and should never be forgotten under any circumstances.
4. Restore the shine of sanitary ware
It is normal that, over time, porcelain-enameled sanitary ware presents dark, yellow stains or cracks in areas such as the drainage of sinks, bathtubs, bidets, or the inside of toilets.
In order to restore the shine, you can use white vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide. They have to be used with a scouring pad that is rubbed well on the affected parts and left to act for several minutes.
A homemade trick is to make a mixture of salt and turpentine that is spread delicately with a sponge or cloth. Let it act for a few minutes and rinse it with hot water and soap.
If coca-cola is poured down a toilet, the stopcock is closed so that no waterfalls, and the chain is not flushed for 40 or 50 minutes. The yellow stains that are usually at the bottom disappear. The ideal is to use a two-liter bottle that is in perfect condition, and that has enough gas to act against the most embedded dirt.
We can clean mirrors with glass cleaner and ammonia every two or three days, depending on the usage. When you go to clean the mirrors, first focus on the frame with a damp cloth. We can clean crystals with:
-Mixture of water and vinegar.
-A liter of water, a cup of burning alcohol, and another of ammonia.
– Lint-free cloths or paper such as a kitchen or newspapers.
5. Avoid mixing bleach and detergents
In the past, bleach mixed with detergent are always an essential cleaner. Using these agents are part of cleaning toilets. Being such a strong and abrasive product, it was very common for it to deteriorate the appearance of almost any surface and cause damage to the smell. It is best to use other more natural disinfectants that contain little chemical composition since we recommend it for our health and the environment.
If, for example, we observe traces of rust when we clean toilets, we can apply a mixture of salt and lemon to the stains with a scourge. We rubbed vigorously it on the affected areas, left it to act for several minutes, and then rinsed it with water.
6. Use the same product
It is unnecessary to use over one product for sinks, bathtubs, bidets, etc. Normally, use the same product to achieve similar results and save costs when you want to do a general superficial cleaning daily.
If there were stains, yes, we would have to use other, much more specific products, but daily cleaning is precisely what will prevent the appearance of stains.
7. Disinfectant and cleaning tablets
They should be used if you live in places that have what is called “hard water.” Water hardness comprises the concentration of mineral compounds, such as magnesium and calcium salts, in an amount of water.
The WHO ( World Health Organization ) has reported for many years that water hardness has no negative effects on people’s health. However, it is important to know this information in order to adjust the operation of household appliances. Washing machines and dishwashers, for instance. The normal thing is to use more soap the more hardness we can find in the water.
The different water is:
-Soft water: less than 50mg/l of calcium carbonate.
-Intermediate hard water: between 50-100mg/l of calcium carbonate.
-Hard water: between 100 and 200mg/l of calcium carbonate.
-Calcium carbonate concentration of over 200 mg/l in very hard water.
8. Bathtub cleaning
Sometimes the bathtubs have many stains due to neglect and no frequent cleaning. To combat them, you can fill the bathtub with hot water and detergent, and leave that mixture to act for a whole night. The next day you empty the bathtub and scrub it with a sponge.
If you want is to remove mold from the joints of the bathtub.
You can apply a spray fungicide every month. For scratches, you can use metal polish.
If every time you bathe or shower, you pass a sponge with a little soap to remove hair and other particles that accumulate. You can keep your bathtub in better condition for longer.
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