The Kyomi collection by Porcher™

Your bathroom is like a fine-tuned machine. And its many parts are constantly bombarded with dirt, moisture and grime that can grow into mold and sludge if you’re not careful. In order to keep it all running smoothly, it should be cleaned regularly.

Sink and faucet: Here’s where you probably spend most of your bathroom time. It’s subject to stuff from your mouth, hands and face, not to mention anything else you decide to do at the sink.

A good place to start at the sink is the drain stopper. Suppressing your gag reflex, pull that out of the sink, scrub it and soak it in vinegar (a natural cleaning disinfectant). Run it through the dishwasher to remove any mold that defiantly sticks around. As far as the sink goes, scrub it often with a sponge and mild abrasive, then rinse with warm water.

To eliminate water spots from the bathroom faucet, soak a paper towel in white vinegar and wipe it down. To avoid water spots, dry the faucet with a towel after each use.

Do NOT use a powdered cleanser on your faucet. This could scratch the finish right off of your faucet.

Toilet: Run over every part, nook and cranny with a toilet cleanser so that odor and mildew don’t build up. Also, check for leaks. Running a dry paper towel around the base of the toilet will reveal any leaks, big or small;this is an early sign that the sealing ring is either worn or needs replacing.

Tub and shower: After cleaning the bathtub and shower faucet and/or tub filler (see the above sink and faucet), keep a vigilant watch on the floor around the tub. Make sure the tile and grout aren’t compromised with holes, leaks and missing spots. If the caulking is worn, water can seep behind the wall or beneath the floor, and then you have yourself a whole new set of problems.

Adding a bead of caulk once a year (or at the first sign of compromise) can help prevent leaks.

Shower door and curtain: These are bombarded by soap, shampoo, dirt, makeup and anything else you clean off your body. And they can get downright nasty if ignored. At the first sign of mold or a dark film, just scrub with an abrasive cleaner.

Floor: By the time you notice your bath mats are dirty, they’re probably MUCH filthier than that. From wet feet to dirty shoes, bath mats absorb enough stuff to warrant a good cleaning at least once a month.

For the bathroom floor itself, use an appropriate cleaner for your type of floor (tile, linoleum, hardwood). Consider this a high-traffic area since dirt, hair and whatever else can combine with hard-to-get-rid-of moisture.

Exhaust fan: The bath fan eliminates the moisture so it doesn’t settle on the walls or ceiling and invite mold. So, let’s give the bath fan a little love. Clean the filter and vacuum the intake panel regularly to ensure it works; and that’s good for the health of you and your family.

The Tropic Collection by American Standard

Of all the pieces to your bathroom, there’s no one that’s the most important. That’s why it’s good practice to keep them all clean, well maintained.

Until next time, Happy Home Improving!

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