How to clean the bathroom in 10 minutes: 7 tips to make your life easier

by Mark Bennett

September 06, 2022

How to clean the bathroom in 10 minutes: 7 tips to make your life easier
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The bathroom is one of the rooms in the house that requires more care and attention during cleaning, due to the ease with which viruses and bacteria can form in this area; it is of fundamental importance to sanitize and disinfect it regularly. Many of us dedicate a lot of time to this task, often using various chemicals (including aggressive ones). How many times have you scrubbed a surface until you arms feel sore, but not getting the results you want?

If you spend hours dedicating yourself to cleaning the bathroom and you have a cabinet full of cleaning products dedicated to this purpose, these tips will help you save time and effort!

1. Shaving cream for mirrors

1. Shaving cream for mirrors

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Apply shaving cream to the mirror, leave it to act for 1 minute and remove it with a damp cloth; this way, you will protect it from fingerprints and prevent it from fogging up when taking a shower!

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2. Tea tree oil for the sink

2. Tea tree oil for the sink

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Mix tea tree oil with baking soda and use it for your sink: it will be perfectly clean and shiny again in no time. Tea tree oil also has antibacterial and antifungal properties and will protect your bathroom fixtures from contamination.

3. Newspaper for glass and mirrors

3. Newspaper for glass and mirrors

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For perfect, streak-free glass and mirrors, rub them with newspaper and a little vinegar. It leaves no fiber residue on the surfaces and removes streaks and dirt very effectively.

4. Toothpaste to remove soap residue

4. Toothpaste to remove soap residue

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With the help of toothpaste, you can eliminate annoying soap residue, which creates a slimy and slippery film on your bathroom fixtures and in your showers. Toothpaste also helps polish faucets - but be careful not to use it too often, as its abrasive components could ruin polished surfaces.

5. Vinegar for the tiles

5. Vinegar for the tiles

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Half a cup of vinegar in hot water will quickly and effortlessly solve the problem of cleaning tiles. Do not use it on marble as it could ruin it!

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6. Baking soda for the toilet

6. Baking soda for the toilet

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Having some baking soda close to hand and using it when cleaning the toilet is a great alternative to using chemical detergents. Baking soda is also useful in case of clogging: just use one cup with two cups of vinegar and leave in the bowl for 30 minutes. The blockage will be dissolved!

7. Baby oil for the faucets

7. Baby oil for the faucets

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To make the faucets and shower head shine again and remove fingerprints, wipe them with a few drops of baby oil. In a flash, they will shine like new again!

What tips did you already know and use? Do you plan to try them all?

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