Not only do sparkling showers look good, but they also make daily routines more revitalizing. Bathrooms are typically the most difficult place to maintain. What can be a simple scrubbing exercise can accumulate soap scum, hard water stains, mold, and random hair at a rate much higher than anticipated, thereby making the chore of scrubbing seem daunting. The upside to this is that, with the help of a couple of tricks, keeping the shower fresh and clean does not have to be a long and tiresome process. This is a list of 5 cleaning hacks that really work, without making the task any more complex.
Two Powerful Ingredients: Vinegar and Baking Soda
The vinegar and baking soda are simple and effective with regard to combating the soap scum and hard water deposits. White Vinegar is a natural chemical remover of mineral deposits, and baking soda gives light scrubbing power. They combine to form a foaming reaction that removes grime with Toxin-free chemicals.
In order to apply this technique, spray pure white vinegar over walls, floors, and glass doors of the shower. Let it rest, and it will break down the residue in about ten minutes. Then sprinkle baking soda on a wet sponge and wipe the areas treated. Wash under warm running water to bring out a much brighter surface. It is suitable for tiles, grout lines, and glass, and is generally a universal cleaning solution when it comes to cleaning the shower.
Wet Rinses to Minimize the build-up.
Rinsing down every day is also one of the simplest tricks that can be used in order to keep the shower clean at all times.
Having a small plastic cup or handheld showerhead around to rinse with is more effective. Splashing a little warm water over the walls and floor before the suds harden is a quick way to eliminate them. A few minutes spent on this will save hours of scrubbing in the long term.
Removing Tough Stains with Steam Cleaning.
Textured tile showers with corners and grout lines tend to be more resistant to grime than flat surfaces. Steam cleaning is a rather effective hack for these areas. Steam will remove dirt and kill bacteria without any harsh chemical cleaners. It will be invaluable, especially to treat mold or soap residue in places that are hard to clean.
A handheld steam cleaner will be best, but a couple of minutes under the shower with the shower on hot can create enough steam to loosen the dirt.
Keep Surfaces Clean and Dry
Clutter is a contributor to messes in the showers. Shampoo, conditioners, and soaps in their wet corners entice sticky deposits and mildew. Arranging the products on an elevated platform like a shower niche shelf allows the surfaces to be cleaner and water to drain out in the correct direction. It also limits slimy rings and soap buildup by reducing the standing water surrounding bottles.
Besides storage solutions, a small squeegee can be stored inside the shower to wipe the walls and doors of the shower as the quickest way to get the extra water off after every shower. This easy-to-clean tool will avoid water spots and deter mould. Combined with a higher level of organization, keeping things dry and properly organized makes the shower far easier to maintain in the long term.
Lemon Juice for a Fresher Look
Lemon juice smells fresh and clean to a person using it. Lemon juice especially works on metallic fittings such as faucets, handles, showerheads, and so on, as the spots of water and mineral deposits may be more prevalent in those places.
Use lemon on a wet sponge or half a lemon and rub the area where it is needed. When sprayed with warm water, the metal becomes smoother still, and the whole shower is much warmer.
Conclusion
There is nothing wrong with cleaning the shower, but it can be rather tiresome. It is simply a matter of identifying small, replicable strategies that will be able to accomplish the greatest amount of work with the minimal amount of effort. These five hacks will help to keep your shower clean, to be less of a nightmare and more of a normal aspect of daily life.
