The main focus when cleaning our bathrooms is usually a clean toilet and bath and/or shower. While these aspects are important, making sure your bathroom is clean involves a great deal more.
“Maintaining a clean and hygienic bathroom is crucial for you and your family’s well-being. Clean bathrooms not only contribute to a pleasant and comfortable experience, but it also plays a significant role in preventing the spread of germs and maintaining overall hygiene,” explains Bronwyn Ragavan, brand manager for Chemico.
“But there are areas in a bathroom that go unnoticed and therefore are not cleaned properly, creating a breeding ground for germs and dirt”.
Cleaning our bathrooms is vital for three reasons:
- personal well-being,
- preventing the spread of germs and
- for positive impressions.
But this cannot occur when the following areas are ignored or simply wiped down during a clean:
- The grout lines between tiles can accumulate dirt, grime, and mould over time. Regularly scrubbing and cleaning the grout with a brush and mildew remover can help maintain a clean and fresh appearance.
- The basin, bath and shower drain can fill up with hair, soap residue and dirt. This is the perfect breeding ground for germs, fungi and bacteria and can play home to pests such as cockroaches and drain flies. Dirty drains also emit odours and can lead to illness causing family members to get sick. Cleaning your drains should be of high priority. Using a drain cleaner, such as Chemico Drain Cleen gives you peace of mind that your drains are germ-free, clean and smelling fresh.
- Shower curtains and liners can harbour soap scum, mould, and mildew. They should be cleaned or replaced regularly to prevent the buildup of these unsightly and potentially harmful substances.
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- Often, areas behind and underneath bathroom fixtures like the toilet, sink, and vanity are overlooked. These areas can accumulate dust, hair, and grime. Regularly moving and cleaning these fixtures ensures a thorough cleaning.
- Showerheads can become clogged with mineral deposits over time, affecting water pressure and quality. Regularly removing and soaking the showerhead in a vinegar solution helps dissolve the buildup and restore functionality.
- Towel racks and hooks can collect dust and residue from towels and wet items. Regularly wiping them down and removing any buildup ensures they remain clean and functional.
- The toilet flush is often just wiped over during cleaning, but when you think of it, this is one place on the toilet that your hands always touch and should not only be cleaned but sanitised. Give it a thorough clean with Milton Sanitising Spray to help keep the germs at bay and your hands clean.
Your bathroom is the one place that is used “intimately” by all family members and guests. Although we would like to believe they are clean when the bath and toilet are sparkling, other elements need to be taken into consideration when cleaning so that you can ensure that your bathroom is germ-free.
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