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Cleaning the bathroom is just about no one's idea of a good time. It's dirty, it's smelly, and it's downright depressing. For many of us, it's a chore we either outsource or put off as long as possible until it's so disgusting, it becomes 1,000 times worse. Then, of course, once we DO clean, we do so with harsh chemicals that strip the enamel (and our nose hairs) and make the whole job that much more unpleasant. It's a nightmare.
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It doesn't have to be that way. With regular maintenance and a little creativity, the bathroom can STAY clean, and all of it can be done without resorting to dangerous, fume-filled chemicals. In fact, there are dozens of convenient bathroom cleaning hacks that don't require massive amounts of time, money, or elbow grease. We tracked down our favorite cleaning hacks for everyone's least favorite chore. Hopefully, these sneaky little ways to make cleaning faster will get a person in and out of the bathroom toute suite!
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Here are 10 of the best bathroom cleaning hacks that will make the chore a benign part of life rather than a horror show. Now grab a sponge and get to cleaning!
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Forget Windex. The best way to clean a bathroom mirror is with black tea. Yes, seriously. Apparently the tannic acid is what does it. So brew a pot, use a clean, lint-free cloth, and wipe it over the mirror. The end!
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A mix of vinegar and baking soda will do wonders on your toilet without resorting to the use of nasty, gross chemicals that will turn your toilet water blue. Just let it sit 15 minutes and clean toilet water will be yours.
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A dab of baby oil on a cloth will shine your drab-looking sink fixtures into perfect mirrors. Exciting!
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Dab some clear nail polish on any can that has the habit of leaving an unsightly rust run on your sink. Goodbye, nastiness.
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Sprinkle some salt on a grapefruit for a treat that is delicious -- and useful! Use it to scrub your bathtub to get rid of all the gross soap scum without harsh chemicals.
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Do your shower curtain rings get stuck on the rod? Use petroleum jelly to make them glide more easily.
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Spray down your shower with non-stick cooking spray. It sounds disgusting, but people swear by it. Let it sit a few minutes and wipe it up. Now nothing will stick to the pan, er, shower. It might be good to have bathmat if you try this trick as slipping seems like it could be a factor.
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Take a dryer sheet and rub it over all the soap scum on your glass shower doors or in your bathtub.
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Who knew soap "scum" could actually be good for something! Take a bar of soap, rub it over the mirror, and kiss your annoying fog-filled mirror days goodbye.
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This one is odd, but if you get scaly buildup on your shower head that makes the water spray weirdly, then you can appreciate the way this works. Simply fill a plastic bag with vinegar, wrap it around the shower head, secure with a string or some kind of tie, and leave it around the shower head overnight. In the morning, your shower will be that much brighter and better.