Covid-19 has made personal hygiene super important. But even before the pandemic, the one place that can be an unfortunate breeding ground for germs is the bathroom. And if it looks dated and dirty - nobody is going to want to buy your house.
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There are germs lurking practically everywhere - especially in the spots people often forget to clean, according to Expert Carpet Cleaning specialists.
"Think about how much bacteria has collected with every flush - not to mention how many hands have come in contact with the toilet roll holder and toilet handle."
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Getting rid of mould
The bathroom is also the one room in the house with the most moisture and with moisture comes mould. Not to mention an endless array of problems. Mould growth can be spotted – or smelt – fairly easily, due to its musty odour. Visible patches of mould spores are another clear sign that you need to open some windows, let some air in, and do some cleaning.
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They’re also microscopic microorganisms that thrive in damp rooms, poorly ventilated closets and behind walls. They love your bathroom, kitchen, pantry and laundry room, and, generally speaking, all they need is food, moisture, humidity and warmth.
Most household cleaners combat these microorganisms by trying to poison them, but there’s a more efficient – and more organic – solution, says Builders. "Probiotic cleaners are all-natural and contain powerful microbes and metabolites which remove mould, grease and grime, without the need for hazardous chemicals."
Keeping any of the following routines going will also ensure your bathroom always looks spic ‘n span – not to mention show-house ready, suggests Greeff Christies International.
Spotless bathroom tiles
The grouting between your bathroom tiles is a magnet for dirt and it’s easy to miss because of those hard-to-reach crevices. To get rid of all the built-up dirt by using a paste of one part borax, two parts baking powder and one to two parts water and scrub it onto the grout with a toothbrush.
You could also try soaking a cotton wool ball in household bleach or Miltons sterile solution and apply it to the badly stained grout for a few hours, using masking tape.
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Mildew-free shower curtains
Mildew thrives in bathrooms because of the moist environment and more so, on your shower curtains. You can prevent mildew for a certain time by soaking the curtains in salt water before you hang them up, but this is only a temporary solution. Once the curtains are up, and mildew appears, try making a paste of vinegar and salt and spread it onto the mildewed area. Let it dry for 1-2 hours, then clean it off with a damp cloth.
Crystal clear shower doors and mirrors
Shower doors are convenient and provide that extra bit of privacy, not to mention it keeps the water from spraying everywhere. However, they can very quickly cloud up with soap scum and lose its bright and sparkly aesthetic.
Keeping a spray bottle filled with vinegar and a sponge near the shower so you can make wiping down the surfaces part of your post-shower routine.
Wiping your doors or mirrors down with a cloth and a blob of Shaving cream is also pretty convenient in that it leaves a film that keeps them from fogging up and makes it harder for scum to stick.
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