A selection of life hacks for a perfectly clean bathroom at no extra cost

Getting rid of the blockage

A method that has been proven over the years and by many users, which will soften the fatty lump inside the pipes, blocking the outlet to the drains.

1. We remove the available debris from the pipe and fill it with hot water.
2. We fall asleep 125 g of soda and then - in the same amount of 9% table vinegar.
3. We close the hole with a rag or cork.
4. We wait 2 hours and rinse with boiling water.

We clean the tile joints

The easiest way to clean darkened grout is to use a solution of ammonia and water (10 ml per 2 liters, respectively).

It is best to use a spray bottle for application. By after 20 minutes, all that remains is to scrub the seams with a sponge... The ammonia will restore shine to the tiles and fight bacteria.

We wash off the white grout

If the grout is colorless, a paste made with baking soda and bleach is great. We apply the composition to the joints and wait until it dries. We clean the product with a brush.

Removing rust

An increased concentration of iron salts in water sooner or later manifests itself as rust on the surface of the bath. To remove brown plaque from an acrylic bowl, completely dissolve 60 g of citric acid in warm water, apply to the surface and leave for several hours.

For the cleaning other types of baths will benefit from citric acid powder mixed with fine salt... The composition is applied to rusted areas and sprayed with hot water. After two hours, the unsightly spots will be gone.

We destroy bacteria

In addition to rust, dirt and germs accumulate on the surface of the bathtub, which should be disposed of. The following recipe will help.

1. We mix half a glass of vinegar, a glass of alcohol and a quarter of a glass of soda;
2. apply to the surface and wait 20 minutes;
3. we wipe the bath with a sponge and rinse it off with warm water - the dirt will be removed without effort.

Removing plaque from the tap

To give chrome coatings a shine, dissolve soap stains and plaque, regular salt will do. It must be dissolved to a mushy state and applied to contaminated areas with a sponge. After 20 minutes, the surface must be rinsed with water.

Another way to get rid of plaque is to simply wipe the mixer with a lemon wedge.

Updating the shower head

This method of descaling is popular among owners of a non-removable watering can. All you need to do is pour white vinegar into a tight bag and tighten it around the shower head. The vinegar will break down the limescale in half an hour, but you can wait longer. The remains should be brushed with an old toothbrush and rinsed.

We take care of the washing machine

An indispensable assistant in everyday life also needs preventive cleaning. To get rid of the musty smell and scale, pour 100 g of citric acid into the powder compartment and turn on the machine for high-temperature washing.

Cleaning in progress only in idle modetherefore there should be no laundry in the drum. After turning off, wipe the drum and cuffs dry with a rag.

My toilet

Again, baking soda will help us. You will need a pack of sodium bicarbonate and some water.

1. Mix a glass of baking soda and water to make a paste.
2. We apply it to the bowl using an old toothbrush, and pour the remaining powder into the knee.
3. The toilet, which has stood like this all night, should be cleaned with a brush and rinsed.

Removing limescale from the mirror

How to clean a bathroom mirror to make it shine? If limescale interferes with this, apply ammonia or vinegar to the surface. After 5 minutes, the dirt should be rubbed with a hard part of the sponge.

And to avoid streaks on the mirror, use a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber.

Also, lemon or tea tree essential oil will cope with plaque.

To cope with cleaning the bathroom, you do not have to buy expensive store products - you can get by with what you find in the house.