The bathroom, a place dedicated to personal hygiene, must be clean and healthy.
What bad cleaning habits should you banish?
Disinfect instead of deep cleaning surfaces
Disinfecting your bathroom is important, but it's not enough.
If you want your bathroom to be really clean, you have to clean the surfaces thoroughly.
Remove dirt, stains and soap scum with an appropriate cleaner and a scrub brush.
Then you can disinfect the surfaces to kill any remaining bacteria and potential viruses.
Do not rinse the tub or shower after use
To limit the formation of limescale and tartar, rinse the walls and the bottom of your shower (or your bathtub) after each use with clear water.
Once a week, also be sure to scrub them more thoroughly, use a gentle (avoid harsh chemicals) and natural cleanser, such as white vinegar or baking soda, and scrub with a scrub brush.
Do the same with your sinks.
Never wash your shower curtain
The shower curtain is often overlooked when cleaning the bathroom.
However, it can be a real nest of bacteria.
If you don't wash it regularly, mold and fungus can grow, leading to unpleasant odors and poor air quality in your bathroom.
A monthly wash of your shower curtain is recommended: machine wash using a gentle cycle at 30°C, otherwise wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Use one sponge for all cleaning
Using one sponge for all bathroom cleaning can spread bacteria and germs from one surface to another, especially if your toilet is in the bathroom.
It is recommended to use a different sponge for each surface or to regularly clean your sponge at high temperature to kill bacteria.
Not cleaning the toilet regularly
Toilet cleaning is essential to maintain good hygiene in the bathroom and avoid bad odors.
If you don't clean them often, germs and bacteria can spread and cause infections.
It is recommended to clean the toilet at least once a week with a specific cleaner and a scrub brush.
Once cleaned, wipe the bowl dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
To whiten the bottom of the toilet, put three spoons of percarbonate of soda in a liter of boiling water, pour everything into the bottom of the toilet and let it act for at least 15 minutes, overnight if you can.
Scrub and then flush the toilet.
Do not clean tile joints
Tile joints can accumulate dirt and mildew.
Clean the grout in your bathroom with a suitable cleaner and a small brush (or toothbrush).
Soda crystals, baking soda or white vinegar are three effective natural products for maintaining joints.
Put 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 10 cl of white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the mixture on the joints: leave to act then rub.
Use harsh cleaning products
Using harsh household products (bleach, ammonia) can damage your bathroom surfaces.
Instead, use gentle and natural cleaning products for the maintenance of the water feature.
For example, you can use white vinegar, baking soda, clay stone and lemon to clean and disinfect your bathroom in a natural way.
Letting things drag on
Leaving clothes, beauty products and accessories lying around in your bathroom can make cleaning more difficult and encourage the accumulation of dirt and bacteria.
It is recommended to regularly put away everything lying around in baskets or shelves to avoid clutter and facilitate cleaning.
Cleaning your bathroom is essential to maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment.
By avoiding these 8 bad cleaning habits, you can prevent the spread of bacteria and germs.
With a little effort and regularity, you can have a clean and healthy bathroom that will be a real haven for you and your family.
