Tips To Maintain Cleanliness and Hygiene in Your Home Tips To Maintain Cleanliness and Hygiene in Your H | Page 10

Once a week, toss the bathroom rug in the washer. Wash it on the gentle cycle in warm water
and let it air dry (especially if it has a no-slip grip on the back) before putting it back. Always
follow the washing instructions on the tag if you're unsure.
Toilet
If you live alone, you can probably get by with cleaning the toilet every few days. If you have
kids, the rules change. The outside, handle and seat should get a once-a-day wipe down with an
antibacterial cleaner or wipe. Most families can get by with cleaning the bowl once a week,
particularly if you use this toilet tank tip. If you have some tough stains or gunk in your toilet
bowl, into a spray bottle then saturating the stain with the drink. Let it sit for a few hours. The
stain should easily scrub away with a toilet brush.
Shower curtain
Once a month, you should take down your fabric or plastic shower curtain throw it in the wash.
Shower and tub. You only need to clean your shower and tub once a week, but if you have a
glass shower door, it needs a little more attention. To prevent the buildup of soap scum and
keep the glass looking spotless, use a squeegee to wipe away water after every shower. These
few seconds can save you from scrubbing at the end of the week.
Bath towels
My family has had this debate for years. How often should you wash bath towels? Well, it
depends. Every three to four uses is a good rule of thumb, but there are some conditions where
a towel will need to be washed after one use.
Sink
The germs from your hands collect on the sink knobs and in the sink bowl when you wash your
hands. So, even if you live alone, the sink needs a good wipe down every day with an all-
purpose cleaner or antibacterial cleaning wipe.
Mirror
Like the sink, the mirror needs a daily wipe down to remove lint, dust and toothpaste specks.
Simply wipe it down with a microfiber cloth after you step out of the bath or shower.
Hair dryer
Yes, even your hair dryer needs a proper cleaning schedule to prevent it from overheating.
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