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Cleaning the bathroom can be a tiring and tedious task. But to preserve impeccable hygiene, you can’t escape it. However, this cleaning ritual doesn’t have to be strenuous. Fortunately, there are many ways to tackle the task without too much effort. You tend to underestimate them, but some natural ingredients can save you invaluable time.
Discover some simple, effective and inexpensive tips to make your bathroom shine and deodorize!
Make way for alternative remedies for cleaning your bathroom!
We all tend to dread cleaning the bathroom, or even put off the task. But, as this room is the most frequented by members of the household, its hygiene must be impeccable. No more exhaustion trying to get through the task! If you want to reduce the effort, and at the same time limit the cost of household products, we are going to reveal to you a panoply of ingredients capable of eradicating the accumulated dirt in your bathroom in the blink of an eye. As a bonus, these are ecological and economical solutions, most of which are already in your pantry.
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– Baking soda, a powerful cleaning agent
With its remarkable stain-removing, bleaching and deodorizing properties, you can rely on baking soda to disinfect the entire room.
These are the steps to follow to apply it effectively:
In a jar or container, mix about 125 g of baking soda and 40 g of table salt. Do not add water at this stage.
Next, pour a few drops of essential oil with the scent of your choice (mint, fir, lemon, etc.).
Then, put on disposable gloves and use a slightly damp cloth.
Now it’s time to start cleaning all the surfaces in the bathroom: sprinkle a little of your mixture on the sink, bathtub, faucets and tiles. Spread it carefully with the damp cloth (if you notice any stubborn stains, you’ll need to scrub them with a brush).
You will quickly notice the cleaning action of the simple mixture of baking soda and salt, which will be just as effective as that of conventional chemical products. Not only will you respect the environment, but you will also save money!
Finally, pour the remaining powder directly into the toilet bowl. This is a good way to clean and disinfect it. As a bonus, thanks to the delicate aroma of the essential oil, you will perfume the place and the whole bathroom will smell good!
– White vinegar, the versatile ally of the home
White vinegar is also known for its cleaning and disinfecting properties. For hygiene and safety reasons, since the bathroom must be disinfected periodically, vinegar is the ideal product to prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms. In addition, it is much less expensive and more environmentally friendly than commercial household products. As these products are polluting, and sometimes even harmful to health, it is always wiser to apply natural alternatives for cleaning. Thus, thanks to white vinegar, you will obtain very satisfactory results in complete safety. How to use it to keep your toilet white, clean and free of pathogens?
This is the procedure to follow:
Simply pour it generously over the entire surface of the container.
Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Then scrub well with a brush and rinse. Clean and shiny guaranteed!
Homemade descaling agents for the bathroom
When it comes to removing limescale and calcareous deposits accumulated in the bathroom, there are several effective options, ranging from chemical remedies to natural remedies, which are more or less rapid.
Here are some:
– White vinegar and lemon
These two natural disinfectants make an ingenious duo as the acidity they contain will quickly remove limescale stains, leaving a delicate lemony haze. Mix 125 ml of white vinegar and lemon juice. Rub the stains with a sponge and rinse with water.
– White vinegar and baking soda
This is a powerful mixture that will make quick work of encrusted scale invasion on the various surfaces in your bathroom. Mix 1 cup of vinegar and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Pour the solution over the lime stains and let it sit for 30 minutes. Scrub carefully. For optimal effect, wait another 15 minutes and scrub again before rinsing. Surfaces will be sparkling clean!
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