The Top Cleaning Tips for the Four Most Common Bathroom Problems

Cleaning the bathroom may not be the most pleasant chore to do, especially in today's hectic world. On the other hand, it needs to be done, and it's not advisable to put it off for too long. Here's the good news: although it requires some discipline (in the sense that it needs to be done regularly), it really is an easy chore if you know what to do. By following some simple rules, you can make sure your bathroom looks as clean and as shiny as it was when you first installed it. Here are the top cleaning tips for the four most common bathroom problems.

The nooks and crannies

These are usually the most annoying parts to clean, and they tend to get worse and worse because if, on one cleaning occasion, you haven?t paid enough attention to them, then you have to deal with buildup. Have an old toothbrush handy ? these are very good for getting into the smallest of areas, especially in baths and shower cabins. You can use the bristles of the toothbrush to dislodge the dirt, and by spraying some cleaning agent on the affected area, you're sure to get all the details covered. Make sure you do it regularly, and ensure plenty of ventilation once you are done.

Taking care of brass

Brass can retain staining, and the best way to take care of that is by using a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice. You'really don't need an expensive commercial cleaner ? with a little of the homemade paste and an old toothbrush, those stains will disappear in no time. Put the solution on the stains, let it'soak in for a few minutes, and rinse off. It?ll look as good as new.

Scum build-up

Believe it or not, furniture oil works wonders ? use it to prevent buildup. Cleaning scum off a door (if it has been there for a while) might be a chore; clean it with some lemon juice and prevent future buildup by wiping some furniture oil over the affected places.

Mineral deposits

You see them everywhere ? the chalk-coloured spots. White vinegar works wonders.

Here are some other handy tips: if you feel like your shower doors look filthy, a mixture of vinegar, baking soda and salt should do the trick. If you have trouble with mildew in your bathroom, spray it with vinegar. Yet if it's your shower curtain that has been infected with mildew, then bleach works better. These are just simple tricks, but they will save you hours of time and leave your bathroom just the way you want it ? clean and fresh ? for your family to enjoy for years and years to come.