White vinegar, also called crystal vinegar or alcohol vinegar, is a household product found in all households. It acts as a degreaser, disinfectant, deodorizer and descaler, making it an ideal product for the bathroom. Here are our 10 tips for effectively cleaning your bathroom with white vinegar.
Clean the tiles without streaks
Tiles are a particularly popular and widespread floor covering in the bathroom because they are suitable for wet rooms and are easy to care for. However, sometimes it gets dirty, especially around the joints. Nothing better than brandy vinegar for cleaning.
Fill a spray bottle half or two-thirds full with white vinegar and top up with hot or warm water . Add a tablespoon or two of baking soda , let the foam come down, stir vigorously and close the bottle. Then spray this mixture over the entire surface of the tiles, emphasizing the joints. Before wiping, leave for a quarter of an hour to half an hour, rubbing more or less depending on how dirty the tiles are. Then iron with a dry cloth or mop to remove excess moisture.
If the joints are very dirty, you can sprinkle baking soda before applying the vinegar . If you leave it on long enough, all you need to do is pass a cloth or sponge through it to get shiny grout lines.
Remove limescale and clean the shower head
As explained above, white vinegar has strong descaling power . You can therefore use it on all calcified areas in your bathroom, such as: B. the shower head. All of these elements are prone to staining over time and are difficult to restore to their original appearance.
To get rid of limescale stains on the shower head and other surfaces, mix white vinegar in a plastic bag and wrap your shower head in it, securing it with a rubber band. Leave it on for about an hour before removing the bag and rinsing thoroughly with clean water.
To descale other items such as the shower column, sprinkle baking soda and spray white vinegar pure or diluted with water . Leave on for half an hour, then rub vigorously and rinse.
Clean the sink
Despite daily care, the sink also tends to become clogged over time. Tartar slowly builds up on its surface and makes it even dirtier. It is therefore important to offer him a more serious cleaning from time to time.
To do this, prepare a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda , which you can dilute with a little water. Then dip a sponge into the mixture and scrub the sink. For an even more satisfying result, sprinkle baking soda directly over the entire surface of the sink and drizzle with vinegar. Allow the foam to work, rub in if necessary and rinse thoroughly.
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