Bathroom Cleaning Tips for Homeowners in Germantown & Damascus, MD

While tackling that deep spring cleaning your home needs might seem overwhelming, the reality is it doesn’t have to be. And since the hardest part can be taking the first step, try starting with the smallest (and sometimes messiest!) room in your house: your Germantown or Damascus  bathroom.

Follow these simple steps to achieve the kind of bathroom look and feel that relieves stress vs. the other way around. In fact, don’t blame us if after this your bathroom becomes your favorite place in the house!

• Put things back where they belong. Bathrooms tend to accumulate a random assortment of things that belong elsewhere.
• Clear off the countertops, cabinets and drawers, sorting things into categories as you go. Be sure to throw out things that are empty (even almost empty!) or expired.
• Spray the tub, shower, toilet, and countertops with bathroom cleaner. Looking for a more natural or budget-friendly cleaner? Use 1 part white vinegar, 1 part blue dish soap, and 2 parts water in a spray bottle. Let the cleaner set while you move on to the next step.
• Clean the mirror and sweep the floor while the bathroom cleaner works. Vinegar and water is a great combo to clean the floor, and vinegar by itself can be used as a glass cleaner.
• Wipe down the counters, toilet, shower, and tub. If you need a little extra scrubbing power, sprinkle some baking soda and then use a scrubbing sponge or brush to get your tub and shower sparkling.
• Stop and evaluate: what kinds of mess or clutter are the biggest problems in your bathroom?
  • Kids make a toothpaste mess in the sink? Keep sanitizing wipes handy in the bathroom so that you can wipe it up more frequently.
  • Large family equals lots of clutter? Designate one towel hook per family member, and assign a drawer for each person’s things. A shelf with baskets or fabric bins can also keep those items out of sight.

  Soap gunk in the shower or around the sink? Purchase dispensers and use liquid soap instead of bars.

   

• Now put away all of your daily-used items in your most convenient storage spot. Next, put your grouped items into baskets, drawers or clear plastic boxes beneath the sink. Use separate boxes for each category, for example: nail care, hair care, or extra toiletries.
  
• Assemble a small caddy with a few cleaning supplies and keep it in the bathroom. Even just keeping a container of wipes handy can help you stay ahead of the mess

And now for the best part of all:  kick back and enjoy your blissfully clean bathroom. Or, if you want to do a little more than clean and organize by adding beauty and greater functionality to any bathroom in your home, contact Your 1 Plumber today.  We have the products you need with expert installation to make them work the way they should.