How to Clean a Bathroom Faster

Bathroom cleaning is just simply not an enjoyable task. Unfortunately the bathroom is probably one of the areas that should have the most frequent cleaning. Having the right cleaning supplies and a system in place to follow can help make this task much faster and easier. There are many cleaning tools available for cleaning your bathroom, but try to keep them all together in a nice cleaning tote or bucket for easy access.

The following are the cleaning tools you should have in your tote:

• Scrub Brush
• Toothbrush
• Sponge and a Medium Scrub Pad
• Cup
• Glass Cleaner

• Disinfectant
• Tub Cleaning Chemical
• Cleaning Rags & Microfiber Rags for the Mirrors
• Feather Duster
• Comet or Bon Ami
• Toilet Brush

Now that you have your cleaning tools in order, the following is the step by step way to clean your bathroom efficiently and rapidly!

1. Clear the bathroom floor of everything including the garbage can, floor mats and anything else. Wooly the bathroom walls and light fixtures with either a feather duster or wooly. This will allow all top dust to fall to the surfaces or floor that will be cleaned later.

2. Vacuum the bathroom floor with a good canister vacuum next before cleaning as the floor should still be dry. Vacuuming helps when cleaning the floor to have all debris and hair lifted.

3. Start the cleaning with the Bathroom vanity and sink. Scrub the sink with your sponge and bathroom cleaner. Make sure to disinfect the counters and clean light switches on the wall. Use a toothbrush around faucets to keep clean and avoid build-up of debris. Before drying and polishing the sink fixtures make sure to clean the mirror. This will save you time when cleaning as when spraying the mirror spray may come back on the sink. Clean your mirror and then dry your sink, counters and faucets.

4. After cleaning you sink proceed to your Bathroom tub. If your bathroom isn’t cleaned weekly before starting step three and doing your bathroom vanity, pre-spray your shower with you Bathroom cleaningto allow it time to loosen any soap scum. Start with your shower ledges, walls and then the floor. Comit or Bon Ami works great for removing soap scum from your shower floors. Sprinkle a tiny amount on the floor and use a 3M Scotch-Brite Scouring Pad that is slightly damp to scrub the basin of your tub. This cleans well and works just like the magic eraser for removing the dirtiest debris and hard water stains. If your shower head doesn’t extend, use the cup in your tote to rinse the walls and clean your shower head. For shower glass doors to maintain a perfect look, regular cleaning is important and it is also important to dry the doors to prevent water marks. Spray some WD-40 on a cloth quarterly and wipe the doors to apply a protective coat to prevent soap scum from adhering. Use a toothbrush in shower track doors and rinse with a cup also before doing the floor of the tub.

5. Next clean your toilet bowl with either your bath cleaning product or toilet cleaner. Make sure to spray with a disinfectant and clean the tops, sides and behind the toilet. For hard water stains use a Pumice stone. Pumice is a great cleaning tool. Make sure to clean the toilet paper dispenser to remove dust.

6. Clean all wall fixtures and clean behind the bathroom door. Use a good disinfectant cleaner to wipe away all germs.

7. Lastly starting from the furthest point moving towards the door wash the floor with the appropriate cleaning chemical. Use your scrub brush on grout to loosen anything and clean appropriately. Try to do bathroom floors on your hands and knees and make sure to clean vents, baseboards and in corners.

Following the above cleaning procedures with the appropriate cleaning tools should greatly reduce the amount of time necessary to clean a bathroom. Master Bathrooms typically take 20-25 minutes to clean, Hall Bathrooms 15-20 minutes and powder rooms 7 minutes when following the above sequence. Enjoy cleaning!

Leather Cleaning | 3 Step Process to Clean Leather

Leather furniture has a beauty to it and must be cared for to retain its natural look. Your sofa, clothing, chairs or even your interior of your car that have leather should be cleaned regularly to maintain that new look. There are many cleaning products available for cleaning leather and cleaning it isn’t very difficult. Ignoring proper care of your leather products can result in aging and worse cracking. Spending a little time cleaning and protecting your leather products can result in great long term savings.

Cleaning your leather is a three step process. Much like caring for your hair you should clean it first and then condition it. The final step is applying a protector that will help minimize any potential damage. The three step process of cleaning leather is simple and will keep your leather looking its best. Leather needs care for it to look its best as sunlight, dirt, oils and other debris can easily damage it. There are many cleaning chemicals to choose from in kit packages and the following is the three step process to keeping your leather looking its best.

1. Cleaning | There are many cleaning chemicals available to clean leather. Leather Master manufactures many leather cleaning chemicals that work well. Make sure when cleaning your leather that no greasy feeling is left. Follow the cleaning chemical directions, though using a small amount of the chemical on a damp cleaning rag will work well. Always test in a hidden area on the leather to assure it doesn’t fade it.

2. Condition | Leather should occasionally have a conditioner applied every six months at minimum. Leather conditioner replenishes the natural moisture and oil that is removed from leather during cleaning, sunlight, dry air and other elements. It will provide a natural lubrication to keep your leather from tearing or damaging.

3. Protector | Protector is a must cleaning chemical application to leather. Protector will help your leather against staining, cracking and unnecessary aging. This cleaning solution protects against spills, rain/water damage, dirt and other soils.