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    I'm moving house and want to sanitize bath and shower. What is the most effective way of doing this?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
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    First, choose the product you want to use. Cleaning aisles sell a plethora of shower cleaning and sanitizing products. However, you can also use a vinegar and water solution. After choosing your product, spray down the entire shower/bath area and let the product sit for about 20 minutes. Then, use a sponge to scrub the area. Fill a bowl with hot water and dip the sponge in and rinse it out to work efficiently. Use an old toothbrush or a grout brush if your shower area has built up grime in the tile or shower tracks, etc.
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    How do you clean hand painted light switch covers without scratching in bathroom area?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Expert Answer
    To clean delicate light switches, you can use a soft microfiber cloth dipped in a mild dish soap and water solution. Gently wipe down the switch plate and the switch.
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    While cleaning my husband's bathroom, I was using a bleach wipe on the walls and found that the walls were covered in a residue of urine. How can I get rid of this?
    Community Answer
    Best to tell your husband to stop urinating on the walls. Other than that, just use any product marketed as a tile cleaner and that should help. Spray it on and wipe it off with a sponge of paper towels.
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    Can I use a brush to clean the toilet and then use it to scrub and wash something else?
    Community Answer
    It's best to use separate brushes to clean other things. Keep one brush just for the toilet and nothing else.
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    What is the best way to mop a small bathroom floor without a mop?
    LuvWikiHow
    Community Answer
    Use paper towels, or a rag to mop up the floor by hand.
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    What is the best mop to use in back of the toilet?
    Community Answer
    Just use a toilet cleaning brush but make sure to rinse it with hot water every time you clean.
  • Question
    How do I remove a black stain from a bathroom's marble floor?
    Laurie Clark
    Community Answer
    Dampen the spot, sprinkle some baking soda on it, use a damp rag and scrub in a circular motion.
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    Can I use a steam cleaner to clean the bathroom tiles and grout?
    Community Answer
    It is not highly recommended because it can blast out the grout. If you do wish to use a steamer still, you might want to consult a professional and read all of the directions for the steam cleaner.
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    How hard is it to clean mirrors on the ceiling?
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    Not as hard as it may seem. Just get a ladder or step-stool and paper towels with cleaning supplies, and there you are. You may want to wear glasses to keep cleaning products from going into your eyes.
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    How can I rinse shower walls without a movable shower head?
    Community Answer
    Use a bucket filled with water to rinse.
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    How can I clean the toilet without using bleach?
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    If you do not want to clean the toilet using bleach, you can always go to stores like Walmart and buy special bleach-free toilet cleaner. These products usually come in a bottle with an oddly shaped "neck" at the top. Then, all you need to do is squeeze the product onto the entire surface of the bowl, let sit, and then scrub with a toilet brush. Flush the toilet after doing this.
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    I have an old stain underneath my toilet seat. It may be blood. How can l remove it?
    Community Answer
    Use a mildew remover. You can spray the stain and let it sit until the stain is gone.
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    How do I clean the walls?
    Community Answer
    Use warm water with soap and vinegar. Make sure you use a rag that matches the color of the wall, and use a blowdryer to dry or you will leave water stains. Try to wipe in the same direction throughout the process, i.e. right to left or up to down.
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    Is there any substitution for vinegar?
    Community Answer
    Lemon juice is a great substitution for vinegar.
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    What can I do to keep my toothbrush holder clean?
    Community Answer
    Rinse your toothbrush before you put in back in the holder and keep a cotton pad in the bottom of the holder (but change it regularly).
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    How do you 'rinse' the walls and floors with water?
    Community Answer
    Splash or spray a light spritz of water or cleaning supplement and wipe it down. You can use a spray bottle or just splash the water with your hands.
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    My shower has a big buildup of soap scum on the floor. What's best to remove soap buildup?
    Community Answer
    You could try using scrubbing powder and bleach. Mix scrubbing powder and bleach to form a paste. Wet the shower floor. Stick paste to floor scrub and use warm to hot water to rinse.
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    How can I remove water stains in my bathroom?
    Community Answer
    Put bleach on the water stains, wait a minute, wipe it off and then it will be clean.
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    Should I use hot or cold water?
    Community Answer
    Cold, because hot water causes steam which will mess up the cleaning you've done, especially on the mirror.
  • Question
    How can I get stains out of my sink?
    Kat Nordstrom
    Community Answer
    Often a solution of baking soda and vinegar works for this. Just pour it and let it fizz for a few minutes, then scrub it. If they're stains from mineral buildup, try a product like CLR.
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    Can I use toilet water to clean the bathroom floor safely?
    Demi Lavapies
    Community Answer
    No, the toilet can be tainted with dirt and unsanitary germs, making the toilet water unsanitary and not suitable for cleaning.
  • Question
    How do I wash cloths after I am done cleaning the bathroom? Can I use bleach in hot water to wash the clothing?
    Community Answer
    If you're talking about the dirty rags you used to clean the bathroom, it's best to wash them in the washing machine (with nothing else in the load). And yes, you can add bleach if you want.
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