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How to Clean a Shower Head?

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It’s important to clean your shower head because mineral deposits from water build up in the holes of the shower head. These minerals will clog your shower head and prevent water from flowing to its full potential. There are a few different ways to clean your shower head, but they all involve vinegar, which will free up the minerals and clean your shower head best.

Put white vinegar in a plastic bag. You should pour in enough to completely cover the shower head when you tie the bag onto the shower. Make sure that the bag is free of holes and can support the weight of the vinegar for an extended period of time. Pour some baking soda into the bag. You should pour in about ⅓ of a cup of baking soda for every cup of vinegar that you pour into the tub. The solution should bubble.

Raise the plastic bag up to the shower head while it’s still connected. Hold the plastic bag open in your hands. Raise it up to the shower head so that the shower head is completely submerged. Tie off the top of the bag. You can use a zip tie, a rubber band, or even a hair elastic. Make sure that the bag is tied such that you can let go without the bag falling.

Wait at least one hour. You can also leave the bag of vinegar overnight for a deeper clean. The more time you leave the shower head soaking, the cleaner it will get. Remove the plastic bag. Throw away the vinegar and the plastic bag. Run the shower for a few minutes, until it does not smell like vinegar anymore. Your shower should be cleaner and run more efficiently!

Dry the shower. Use an absorbent rag or squeegee to dry off your shower completely. You should dry down your shower after every use, but doing a more extensive cleaning with a mild dish soap and water two to three times a week should keep the marble looking clean and fresh.

How to Clean a Toilet?

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The more thoroughly (and firmly) you scrub the bowl, the cleaner it will get. Make the most of your toilet cleaner – since it’s accumulated in the water at the bottom of the bowl, dip your brush in it a few times to work up some suds, which will give your scrubbing extra cleaning power.

Flush the toilet. Flushing rinses the bowl and the brush. Continue to scrub as the water drains from the toilet, as the motion of the water may not be enough to rinse all of the dirt away. If you have persistent stains, repeat the cycle of applying toilet cleaner, allowing it to sit if needed, scrubbing, and flushing until the stain is removed.

Clean the rest of the toilet with a disinfectant cleaner. After you’ve cleaned the bowl, you should clean the rest of the toilet, even if it’s not as dirty. When you’re done, not only will your toilet have a beautiful, even sheen – it’ll also be free of harmful bacteria.

Use a spray bottle of “all-purpose” or “bathroom” disinfectant cleaner to mist the entire toilet. Make sure to get both the top and bottom of the seat and the entire exterior of the bowl, including its base. Use light pressure with a cloth or paper towel to work in and wipe away the cleaner.

Clean the handle thoroughly. The handle needs to be extra-clean because you touch it every time you use the toilet. If it’s a breeding place for bacteria, that bacteria will be on your fingers after you flush! Be sure to give the handle a generous coat of disinfectant spray. You’re more likely to give yourself germs from the handle than you are from any other part of the toilet, so clean it well.