The bathroom is used as a bath for the occupants. In the space for daily sanitation activities such as washing, the internal toilets, bathtubs, washbasins and other sanitary wares should be cleaned frequently to keep them fresh and clean, so as to provide people with a healthy washing environment. Today, the editor will explain in detail how to clean some common items in the bathroom.
Different bathtub materials require different cleaning methods
First of all, the acrylic bathtub should use sponge or flannelette every week, do not use coarse cloth. Cleaning pads, do not use any cleaning agents containing granular objects, it is best to avoid direct sunlight and contact with high-temperature cigarette butts. Use mild detergents (such as dishwashing liquid) instead of abrasive detergents. Acrylic bathtubs can also be cleaned with glass water.
Secondly, the cast iron bathtub should be fully rinsed with clean water after each use and dried with a soft cloth. In case of stubborn stains, use a small amount of abrasive cleaner to clean. Clean the bottom non-slip surface with a soft nylon brush. Do not use steel wool. Scrub with a wire brush or abrasive sponge. The jacuzzi system should be flushed more than twice a month. Adjust the nozzle clockwise to the fully closed position to prevent air leakage.
The wooden bathtub will expand with heat and contract with cold, so it should not be directly exposed to the sun or blown by cold wind. If it is not used for more than two months for a long time, the wooden bathtub can be wetted and sealed with a large plastic bag to prevent the air from taking moisture. When not in use, it is best to put a little water to make it absorb water and keep the wood saturated and moist, but not too much water, because the bathroom itself has a certain humidity.
Tub Cleaning Tips
Tip 1: Fill the bathtub with warm water to 2 inches above the highest nozzle, or leave the water in the bathtub after use. Add two scoops of low-foaming: powdered automatic dish soap and a small amount of household bleach to the water. Turn the jacuzzi on for 5 to 10 minutes, then turn it off, drain the water, and rinse the tub surface with water. The bathtub is in a hot and humid state for a long time, and a lot of bacteria will grow. Sometimes after cleaning, the surface looks clean, but in fact there are still a lot of bacteria. It is recommended to wipe the surface of the bathtub with boiling water regularly, and do not use disinfectant water casually, because disinfectant water may not necessarily kill mold and fungi.
Tip 2: Gently handle surface stains You can use a discarded soft-bristled toothbrush dipped in bleach to scrub the surface, which can not only remove stains, but also eliminate mold. For stains that are difficult to wipe, you can use half a lemon dipped in salt to scrub, or you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to apply toothpaste with whitening function to scrub. Turpentine is also very useful at this time. For scale, the products used to clean the toilet on weekdays are very good. If you don’t like the pungent smell, you can also use lemon and white vinegar, which is a more natural method. Do not use detergents with fading properties, especially if the bathtub at home is colored. For mold and fungal disease-causing bacteria, rinse with bleach and peroxide and dry immediately.
Tip 3: Repair the scars in time. After the bathtub is installed, do not move it privately. If you need to move the location, you must contact a professional. Do not hit with hard objects. Hit the surface, causing bruises or scratches. If the dark or scratched part of the acrylic bathtub needs to be repaired, it can be wiped vigorously with a clean rag mixed with a colorless automatic polishing solution, and then coated with a layer of colorless protective wax. Do not wax the foot landing area to prevent slipping.
Skill 4: Deal with pipeline blockage at any time and disinfect the pipeline on time. The pipeline should be cleaned once or twice a week, firstly to remove the smell, and secondly to prevent the growth of bacteria. You can use products specially designed to clean the sewer, pour it into the sewer, and wash it after 5 minutes. Be careful not to use it in metal pipes. If the bathtub is blocked, first close the drain valve, and then put an appropriate amount of tap water in the bathtub; place a rubber suction device (for dredging the toilet) on the drain valve; while opening the drain valve, block the basin or The overflow hole of the bathtub; then quickly suck up and down to suck out the dirt or hair and clean it up in time. In the case of serious blockage, it can be repeated several times until it is cleared.
How to Remove Limescale from a Tub
1. Vinegar soak: want to clean the bathtub. For the scale on the walls and faucets, soak a rag in vinegar, then cover it on the stubborn scale and let it stand overnight. The next morning, make a paste of baking soda and vinegar, and then use a toothbrush dipped in the paste to scrub the area to clean it.
2. Wipe old newspapers: Wipe the bathtub with old newspapers to remove old dirt. You can also use a clean cloth or brush dipped in decontamination powder to wipe gently, and then rinse with water.
3. Special cleaner: If you don’t care about the cost, use a special bathtub cleaner! Not only can it effectively remove common soap scum on the surface of the bathtub. Scale, etc., also has special effects on organic aged yellow scale that is difficult to remove, saves time and effort, and does not damage the surface of the bathtub.
shower head
shower cleaning
1. Remove the shower head first, save the parts, and pay attention to the installation sequence; 2. Turn the water inlet of the shower head down and pour out the sundries inside, which are generally slag particles in the water inlet pipe, which are easy to block. 3. Use a sewing needle to unclog the rubber water outlet holes one by one, then pour water into the shower head, shake and clean, and then pour it out to make the inside fully clean; 4. Use a rag to clean the scale around and on the surface of the rubber water outlet hole. 5. Reconnect the clean shower head (shower head) with the water outlet hose and tighten it, so that the cleaning work is successfully completed. Turn on the water valve and try the cleaning effect .
What should I do if the shower is blocked?
with acupuncture
If some of the small holes of the shower in your home are blocked, then turn on the water first to see which holes are blocked. Then you have to turn on the shower head of the shower and see that there are many small holes in the shower head like a shower head. This is where the water comes out. Then we prepare a needle first, and then use the needle to pierce the impurity in the small hole that has no water coming out just now until there is no impurity in the hole. This method is the most direct, but be careful not to puncture the shower hole.
Soak in vinegar
If your shower head has been blocked for a long time, and a large number of holes are blocked. Then it is obviously not realistic to use a needle to pierce one by one. In this case, it is recommended that you use the method of acidification and dust removal to solve the problem of clogged shower head. You need to prepare some white vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the basin so that the shower head can be submerged. After soaking in vinegar for about ten minutes, the scale in the shower head can be removed.
with lubricant
If the metal of the shower head is rusted and the blockage is very serious, then use WD-40 Rust and Rust Remover Lubricant. This rust removal lubricant can have very good affinity and penetration with metal. The rust layer can be separated from the metal layer. Make the contact surface of the rusty part and the metal, and leave a protective film. Let the shower never rust. If the shower in your home is not made of stainless steel, this method may be used.
toilet
Toilet cleaning steps
1. Before cleaning the toilet, ventilate the room. Open all the windows in the room and remove anything that was placed on the toilet tank.
2. Wear household rubber gloves.
TIP: If necessary, wear goggles or regular goggles to keep liquids from splashing into the eyes.
3. Rinse the toilet with clean water first, and then open the toilet lid.
Tip: Always put the toilet lid on whenever you flush the toilet.
4. Pour the toilet cleaner on the inner wall of the toilet in a circular manner, cover the toilet lid and soak for a few minutes. Start cleaning the outside of the toilet during this period.
5. Wipe the disinfectant on the outside of the toilet, the water tank. Flush button . toilet rim. Toilet gasket, a place can not be missed.
Tip: Never mix cleaning agents, as different types of cleaning agents can produce toxic gases when mixed.
6. Use a paper towel to wipe the area on the toilet that has been wiped with disinfectant.
Tip: For some dead corners on the toilet that are not easy to clean, you can use an old toothbrush to clean them.
7. Now open the toilet lid and use a toilet brush to clean the inner wall of the toilet, especially the water outlet holes inside the toilet.
8. Press the water outlet button, flush the toilet again with clean water, and use the water flow of the toilet to flush the toilet brush. The toilet is cleaned.
Tips for cleaning toilets
1. Do a good job of cleaning on weekdays. Sterilization and descaling work.
The seat ring can be covered with napkins, sprayed with lemonade, covered for a period of time, rinsed and dried, which can effectively sterilize.
Finally, put a no-wash automatic toilet cleaner in the water tank for daily cleaning. Sterilization and descaling work. To prevent germs, wear rubber gloves to clean the toilet.
2. How to clean a slightly dirty toilet
For toilets that are not too dirty, spread toilet paper one by one on the inner wall of the toilet, then spray detergent, let it stand for an hour, then rinse it off with water, and finally scrub it gently with a brush. This method not only does not need to scrub hard, but also has excellent cleaning effect.
3. Vinegar descaling
Pour the mixture of vinegar and water into the toilet, soak for half a day and then rinse it off with water for a few hours, which can play a role in disinfection. Deodorizing effect.
4. Baking soda descaling
Lighter grime can be removed by sprinkling 1/2 cup of baking soda in the toilet and letting it run for half an hour in hot water.
Before a stubborn yellow rust stain develops in the toilet, it needs to be cleaned frequently with baking soda. Sprinkle the baking soda on the inside of the toilet and let it sit for 10 minutes, then clean it with a toilet brush.
If stubborn stains have formed, it can be used with vinegar solution, soaked thoroughly and cleaned with a brush. The outer base of the toilet, which is easily overlooked, can also be cleaned in the same way and then wiped dry with a cloth.
To remove stubborn stains from the toilet, use a fine steel wool ball dipped in baking soda.
5. Coke is also a toilet cleaner
It is a pity to throw away the leftover Coke. You can pour it into the toilet and soak it for about an hour. The dirt can usually be removed. If the removal is not complete, you can further use a brush to remove it.
Coke’s citric acid will remove stains on glassy ceramics (Note: Refers to the toilet).
6. Magic Shampoo
Many people are afraid that toilet cleaners such as hydrochloric acid will harm children, so they dare not let children learn to clean the toilet. In fact, most of the toilet cleaners currently on the market are neutral; if you don’t worry about it, its practical shampoo is also enough to clean a dirty toilet.
The method of use is the same as the general method of washing the toilet. The shampoo produces foam after stirring, and it is fragrant.
7. Cleaner descaling
For the yellow dirt formed on the edge of the toilet, you can tie a waste nylon stocking to one end of the stick, dip it in a foaming detergent and scrub it, and clean it once a month to keep the toilet clean.
The specific method is: first put an appropriate amount of water in the toilet, clean it with a toilet brush, then pour 5-10 ml of detergent or hydrochloric acid solution, apply it evenly with a brush, and then scrub. If the dirt is heavy, you can pour a little detergent to soak and then scrub until it is clean.
8. Use toilet Jingling to descale
Wet the toilet with water first, then spread toilet paper, drip toilet cleaner from the upper edge of the toilet, evenly, after soaking for ten minutes, use a brush to clean it.
9. Tips for removing urine scale from the toilet
First use the handle suction to squeeze out the water in the toilet, the less water is left, the better. Then, pour high-concentration bleach on the nylon brush and extend it into the inner wall and bottom of the toilet, brush evenly, soak for at least half an hour, and then rinse with clean water, so that the yellow stains and odor will follow with the bleach. The power of sterilizing, disinfecting and stain-removing, cleans up completely.
Note that chlorine-based bleaching agents cannot be used together with any acidic detergents to avoid chlorine gas, which can be dangerous. The outer part of the toilet can be rinsed with water and then wiped with a dry cloth.
10. The role of the leftover soap head can not be ignored
You can use a piece of gauze or old silk stockings to make a small pocket, and put the soap heads into the water tank that is tied tightly and hung in the toilet. Soap can be dissolved in water to clean the toilet. As for the outer base of the toilet, which is easy to be ignored by ordinary people, it should be sprayed and scrubbed with detergent, rinsed with water, and finally, wiped dry with a clean cloth, and it will be as bright as new.
11. Skillfully remove toilet rust
Stains of water and rust are often naturally attached to sinks or toilets, which are difficult to remove. Please use water-resistant sandpaper to try, there will be unexpected results.
12. Skillfully remove the yellow scale on the water storage basin above the toilet
The main cause of yellow scale is minerals from the water. If macula occurs, you can use a cloth to plug the outlet hole, inject hot water and then dissolve a little chlorine bleach. After standing for a while, scrub with a brush. The blackened part is dipped in metal brightener, then scrubbed with a toothbrush, and finally rinsed with clean water.
13. Cleaning method of water tank
Because small water droplets often appear outside the water tank, if not dealt with immediately, it is easy to cause damage to the floor and mildew. Once the black dirt is found, it can be removed with fine sandpaper.
As for water pipes or handles, they are easy to get dirty and rust, so they should be wiped frequently with a dry cloth. rust.
Why is the toilet clogged?
Method 1: Most of the time, if you flush the toilet too much, it will clear up by itself, especially if it is mud. For soluble or breakable items such as paper. If it is greasy, rinse it with a pot of boiling water to dissolve it.
Method 2: Buy some caustic soda, boil water to melt the caustic soda, and pour it into the toilet. After ten minutes, everything will work.
Method 3: Go to the hardware store to buy a soft hook specially used to dredge the pipeline, which can hook up the blockage.
Method 4: Use a hose to try to stuff it into the pit, pass it down, and smash the blockage. This method is suitable for clogs that are easily smashed.
Method 5: Fill the toilet with water and block the mouth of the toilet with a mop, lift it up and then poke it down. The range should not be too large, but the action must be strong and fast.
Method 6: Go to the hardware store to buy a suction cup with a handle. Generally, it will pass after a few sucks.
Method 7: You can make one by yourself, find a stick of similar length, wrap cloth around one end, wrap the cloth into a ball or column shape, the diameter is slightly larger than the diameter of the toilet drain, then put a plastic bag on it, and then poke.
Method 8: If the toilet is blocked by sand or a large amount of hard objects, use a steel wire that can be bent and stretched into the toilet to stir to dredge the toilet.
Method 9: Use a relatively long plastic water pipe, connect one end to the tap water, and stuff the other end into the toilet mouth, then block the toilet mouth with a rag or something, and then turn on the tap water, which will use the water pressure to clear the pipe.
Mirror
mirror cleaning
If the mirror surface is stained or not bright, you can spray it on the mirror surface with glass cleaner, and then wipe it with newspaper.
Mirror anti-fog
Before bathing, you can apply soap to the mirror surface, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. A layer of soap liquid film will be formed on the mirror surface to prevent the mirror surface from blurring; Or detergent, which can effectively prevent water vapor from condensing on the mirror surface, and can play a very good anti-fog effect.
Mirror daily maintenance attention
Do not touch the mirror with wet hands, and do not wipe the mirror with a damp cloth to avoid increasing moisture ingress. The mirror surface should be wiped with a soft dry cloth or cotton to prevent the mirror surface from being rubbed. It can be wiped with a soft cloth or emery cloth dipped in kerosene or wax, or wipe the mirror with a rag dipped in milk. The frame makes it clear and bright.
Mirror frame cleaning and maintenance
Dust off the surface of the frame with a soft cloth or feather duster. Or wipe the surface of the frame with a clean soft damp cloth and wipe gently; do not use
Any glass cleaners or other solvents that come in contact with scrubbing the frame.
bathroom cabinet
Precautions for daily cleaning of bathroom cabinets
For the daily cleaning of the bathroom cabinet, you only need to use a soft cloth to remove dust from the bathroom cabinet. Before removing the dust, apply some detergent (Bilizhu) on the soft cloth. Do not wipe it directly with a dry cloth to avoid scratches, and do not use water directly Rinse, usually wipe with a slightly damp cloth to avoid corrosion caused by stagnant water.
If the surface of the bathroom cabinet is stained, avoid using alcohol. To remove gasoline or other chemical solvents, it is best to use a neutral detergent. The toothpaste that can be found in the bathroom is a good decontamination product. When wiping with a rag, do not wipe it hard. For wooden cabinets, after the water evaporates, apply a little light wax on the original part, and then rub it gently several times to form a protective film.
Some soaps are often placed on the bathroom cabinet. For cleaning products such as facial cleanser, it is best to put a layer of cloth under it. If the cleaning agent accidentally flows out, it is best to clean it up immediately.
The cleaning and maintenance of the bathroom cabinet also requires regular waxing. Generally, every 6 to 12 months, a layer of wax is applied to the bathroom cabinet with paste wax.
Treatment methods for various traces of bathroom cabinets
Hot marks: There are white hot marks on the bathroom cabinet, generally just use a cloth with alcohol. Toilet water. Wipe with kerosene;
Water stains: Cover the marks on the bathroom cabinet with a damp cloth, and then carefully press the wet cloth with an electric iron, and the marks will disappear. You can also use toothpaste to smear it, and then dry it. waxing;
Burn marks: The scorched marks left by fireworks on the surface of the bathroom cabinet. If the paint surface is scorched, you can wrap a layer of fine-grained hard cloth on the toothpick, wipe the marks gently, and then apply a thin layer of vinegar, and the scorched marks will disappear. can be eliminated;
White marks: Apply a mixture of soot and lemon juice on a cloth, wipe dry and then wax to remove white marks;
Scratch of ceramic basin: the surface of ceramic basin should always be kept clean, and the dust and sand should be removed in time to prevent the surface from being scratched. Wax again to make the surface as smooth as new;
Scratches on artificial stone countertops: You can use 800# or more sandpaper or scouring pads with water to gently wipe off the scratches on the surface, and then it can be restored to its original state;
Scratch: If the paint surface of the bathroom cabinet is scratched and the wood under the paint is not touched, you can use a crayon or paint of the same color as the cabinet to smear on the wound surface of the cabinet to cover the exposed base color, and then apply it thinly with transparent nail polish Just one layer;
Cracks: If there are cracks in the bathroom cabinet, you can use paint and pigment to stir and embed it to block it, so as to keep it not bad for a long time, but the putty and pigment should be the same color as the original pigment to avoid leaving scars.
Want the bathroom to be clean and fresh? Use these cleaning methods!
basin
Ceramic basin cleaning and maintenance
The ceramic basin is easy to accumulate dirt after being used for a long time. You can use sliced lemons to scrub the surface of the basin, wait for a minute and then rinse it with clean water, and it will become bright. If the stain is more stubborn, you can use safe bleach, pour it into the washbasin and soak it for 20 minutes, then wash it with a towel or sponge, and then scrub it with water.
Glass basin cleaning and maintenance
Do not use boiling water to clean the glass basin. Scouring pad. steel brush. Strong alkaline detergent. Hard sharp objects, etc. It is recommended to use pure cotton cloth. neutral detergent. Clean with glass cleaning water, etc., so as to keep it bright and new for a long time.
Cleaning and maintenance of stainless steel basin
You only need to clean it with water or detergent, etc., and it will be as clean as new.
Artificial stone basin cleaning and maintenance
Artificial stone, like ceramics, is relatively dirt-resistant, just wipe it with clean water and a rag.
shower curtain
1. Cleaning of ordinary shower curtain
If you are too lazy to brush the shower curtain by hand, you can soak the shower curtain in the washing machine with water, add eight or four cups of vinegar, let it stand overnight, and then hand it to the washing machine for cleaning. This method can not only sterilize. And can neutralize all the dirt, and save the trouble of manually brushing the shower curtain.
2. Cleaning of canvas shower curtain
Canvas or cotton drapes are washed in hot soapy water, rinsed and ironed just like other cotton fabrics. Most shower curtains just need to be sun dried. Mildew is difficult to remove, try washing with light bleach solution, and then wipe dry.
3. Cleaning of plastic shower curtain
The soap bubbles on the shower curtain can be wiped off with vinegar. Mold and grease. Make your shower curtain look like new. The bottom of the shower curtain is the most difficult to scrub. You can use a brush dipped in salt water to scrub vigorously, because the fine particles of salt can create a scrub-like effect. Then wipe with vinegar. Can remove stubborn stains.
How to remove mildew on the shower curtain
The shower curtain is in a humid environment for a long time. In addition to being prone to dirt, the damp water vapor also makes it easy to mold. How to remove the mold on the shower curtain? Next, the editor will introduce some methods on how to remove mildew spots.
1. Wash with bleach to remove mildew
Remove the shower curtain, soak it in 1:50 diluted bleach for about 15 minutes, and then brush off the dirt with a brush, so that the dirt and mildew on the shower curtain can be removed. It should be noted that the shower curtain should not be soaked in bleach water for too long, otherwise it will damage the glue of the shower curtain.
2. Drink vinegar and take a sterilizing bath to remove mildew spots
The curtain part is made of plastic, so some dirt is easy to dissolve. In addition to bleach, white vinegar is more effective in removing oil stains and has a bactericidal function. Just add 5-6 drops of white vinegar to the water, soak the shower curtain for 15 minutes after showering, and then wash it off with detergent.
3. Unflavored baking soda to remove mildew spots
Whether it is bleach or vinegar, there will inevitably be a smell after soaking. The smell of chemicals is certainly not pleasant, but those who are afraid of the sour smell of vinegar can also soak it in soda water instead. Add 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda to a basin of water, soak the shower curtain for about 1 hour, and then take it out to clean the dirty place, which can also remove mold.
4. Apply tissue to remove dark spots
Use a kitchen towel soaked in diluted bleach water, then apply it to the moldy or dirty place overnight, and then scrub it with a brush.
5. Alcohol disinfection to remove dark spots
If you see mold and black spots on the shower curtain, to remove the black spots, you can dilute alcohol with water and spray evenly on the mold spots on the shower curtain, because alcohol can not only disinfect, but also remove mold. Then rinse with the shower, all kinds of mold can be washed away!
6. Deep Cleanse with a Salt Scrub
The bottom of the shower curtain is the most difficult to scrub. You can use a brush dipped in salt water to scrub vigorously, because the fine particles of salt can produce a scrub-like effect on the stain and remove stubborn stains.
7.84 Disinfectant for mildew removal
After mixing the 84 disinfectant with water in a certain proportion, just soak the shower curtain in it. The soaking time can be determined according to the degree of dirtiness of the shower curtain, just flip it from time to time. If it is a particularly dirty place, it will be refreshed by gently brushing it with a soft brush.
shower room
1. If there is dirt on the glass of the shower room, it can be removed by washing with a mixture of vinegar and a little salt. You can also use toothpaste to spray the glass or frosted glass in the bathroom, then wipe it with a toothbrush, and then wash the frosted glass with warm water.
2. It can also be cleaned with toilet cleaner. In addition, you should also pay attention to keeping it clean at ordinary times. Just rinse it with the nozzle when you take a bath every day.
3. First spray the glass water evenly on the glass surface, and then wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth.
Note that tempered glass cannot be scratched with hard objects, so as not to endanger the safety of the glass. The glass of the shower room is for daily cleaning. It can be cleaned after each wash to ensure the long-term beauty of the shower room.
4. For the water stains in the glass room, you can go to the supermarket to buy a glass scraper suitable for the size of the glass door of your shower room (you can find it in the supermarket, plastic or metal brackets and handles, embedded with rubber strips, the length must be the same as your own) The length of the glass of the shower room is about the same, if it is too long, it will be inconvenient), after taking a bath, use a glass scraper to scrape the glass of the shower room, it does not take a lot of time and effort.
[I will explain to you how to clean some common items in the bathroom] 5. For the yellow water stains on the glass of the shower room, you need to spray it with a glass cleaner, and then wipe it with a dry cloth to be as bright as new; and use it on all parts of the shower room For small hardware accessories, cleaners cannot be used, so as not to corrode the surface. The best way is to wipe it with a dry cloth regularly to keep it clean.
