Bathroom Cleaning Tips

4 ways to remove mildew from shower curtain

1.To remove mildew from a shower curtain, rub baking soda on the entire shower curtain, then put in the washer.
2. Rub lemon juice over the mildew stains, add non-iodized salt and let it dry in the sun, then wash.
3. Soak the curtain in a solution of chlorine-based bleach then scrub the mildew with a brush. Rinse well.
4. Make a paste with baking soda, rub directly on mildew stains rinse thoroughly.

Clean Porcelain: Brighten up a porcelain bath which has yellowed by rubbing with a solution of salt and turpentine
Glass shower doors: Clean shower doors and screens with a sponge dipped in white vinegar.
Soap Scum: Clean scum from plastic shower curtain with ½ cup of bleach diluted in 1.5 gallons of water.

Cleaning Grout
-Use vinegar with an equal amount of water or make a paste of baking soda, apply to grout with a toothbrush and scrub.
-Brighten grout by squeezing denture cream onto a wet toothbrush scrub the grout rinse well.
-To whiten grout, apply white shoe cleaner over stains and wipe off( use on white grout only)

Drain Freshener: To freshen a drain pour 1.4 t o1/2 box of baking soda down the drain add ½ cup of white vinegar. Let it sit a few minutes, then flush with cold water.
Dripping shower head: A blocked shower head needs to be removed and washed out with hot water and dish soap. Then use a piece of wire to clean out holes.
Prevent Mildew: Prevent mildew on shower curtains by soaking in salt water before hanging.
Odors: Reduce bathroom odors by placing an opened box of baking soda behind the toilet.
Hair dye stains: Remove hair dye stains on countertops and sinks with a mixture of peroxide and cream tartar. Make a paste cover the stain and allow too dry. Wipe clean.

3 ways to remove Bathtub stains

  1.  Rub stain with a cut lemon and salt, then rinse.
  2. For bad stains, make paste of cream tartar and hydrogen peroxide, apply to stain, then leave for two hours, wipe clean.
  3. Blue/green stains can be caused by copper pipes. Use vinegar (full strength) rub with damp cloth. Repeat several times to remove stains.