Between water, lime, yellow marks, hair and other debris, the bathroom is a real nest of dirt. Every day, it’s a real challenge to keep it clean and shiny! Without a doubt, it is a space in the house that we must take care of daily and permanently. Without deep maintenance, you’ll always be plagued by bad odors and dirt buildup. Tired of ruining yourself with chemicals, which are not only toxic but also disappointing? We invite you to discover this particularly effective homemade method that will meet all your expectations.
In fact, to polish and brighten your bathroom, you’ll only need one ingredient and then you’ll feel all the difference.
Here’s how to clean the entire bathroom with a simple glass of vinegar!
for floors
To carry out a complete and optimal cleaning of the bathroom, the floors must first be cleaned!
A true natural absorber of unpleasant odours, vinegar remains the best solution for scented and shiny floors.
Simply put a glass of vinegar in the bucket of hot water and wash the entire surface of the floor by spreading the water everywhere, then dry as you go. If you want to bring a fragrant scent to the bathroom, you can add 2 or 3 drops of essential oil (of your choice) to the bucket.
NB Never forget that you cannot use this method on marble or natural stones.
for pipes
Detergent, degreaser and deodorizer, vinegar is known to deep clean and remove bad odors from the house. It is no coincidence that it is also used to neutralize odors in the refrigerator or after cooking.
Returning to the cleaning of the bathroom, it often happens that a bad smell escapes from the pipes. Bad odors can come from sewage, dirt buildup, or limescale adhering to pipes. Vinegar will easily outgrow it!
Against bad odors
Simply fill a bucket with boiling water and put a glass of vinegar in it. Then, pour the bucket into the various pipes in the bathroom, being careful not to turn on the water for several hours. You will see that after a while all the smells will be gone!
for the shower
As we have seen, vinegar is a real ally of cleaning. It is also very effective for shower maintenance, the part of the bathroom where much more water accumulates than in other places.
In fact, when we shower, water flows everywhere, from the faucet to the shower base! And this is precisely where the effectiveness of the formidable white vinegar will come into play!
If your shower is in an advanced state of limescale, it needs a little time. So prepare the above mixture for the faucets as well and spray it on all parts of the shower.
NB Again, it is specified that this method is not suitable for marble or stone showers.
for ceramics
The most important thing in the bathroom is ceramics. They are used every day and need to be cleaned thoroughly! To keep them shiny and clean, just spray a mixture of a glass of vinegar and half a glass of hot water.
Put the mixture in a spray and spray it on the sanitary items. Wait about 10 minutes, then scrub with a sponge and rinse with a microfiber cloth.
For polishing taps
Now we come to a very common problem in the bathroom: limescale and water stains on the taps!
Since faucets give shine to our bathroom and are mostly made of steel, it’s no surprise that they tarnish over time.
Fear not, there is an easy and quick way to solve this problem!
You will need to prepare a mixture of a glass of vinegar diluted with a little water. Pour everything into a spray bottle and spray it on the taps, especially on the affected areas.
Wait about 15-20 minutes, then proceed with the normal wash. Leave it on for at least half an hour, then take a sponge, dip it in the vinegar and start washing, you will see that the dirt dissolves little by little. Then rinse and dry.