Bathroom fixtures and floors can be easily cleaned with some very effective natural remedies, which, compared to industrial products, allow you to save money and avoid any harmful emissions. We all know, for example, that bleach It guarantees good results, but comes at the cost of serious side effects. So why not try baking soda, white vinegar, lemon, and coarse salt?
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The bathroom floors
Let's start with this area, where dirt accumulates extremely easily. And where, in the case of ceramic and stoneware floors, the most common in bathrooms, a good solution of baking soda and white vinegar is all you need. With this recipe and this procedure:
The most effective method against:
- yellowing
- soap stains
- halos
- limestone
Recipe and use
- Dissolve 3 tablespoons of bicarbonate in 1 liter of hot water.
- Wash the floor with this solution.
- If there are stubborn stains, sprinkle baking soda directly on the area.
- Spray white vinegar on top.
- Leave to act for 10–15 minutes.
- Scrub with a soft brush and rinse.
The alternative is the lemon with hot water
- Juice of 2 lemons in 1 liter of hot water.
- Great for brightening up whites and leaving a fresh scent.
- Ideal for weekly maintenance.
You can also combine lemon with coarse salt, especially for more stubborn stains.
For the joints between tiles, use a baking soda paste with a few drops of water.
- Leave it on for 20 minutes
- Scrub the stains with an old toothbrush
- Rinse
The toilet seat
There are also many natural methods through which you can whiten the toilet seat:
- To remove stains from the tablet you can use a solution composed of hot water, white vinegar and lemon juice Lemon;Using a sponge, spread the solution over the tablet, but not before sprinkling it with fine salt.
- After mixing together 4 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and some white toothpasteApply this cream to the yellowed toilet seat using a sponge. After 10 minutes, the product has taken effect and can be removed with a damp cloth and dried with a clean one.
- Even a solution of vinegar, water and pink or white alcohol or one made of lemon juice, water and alcohol to which a little detergent is added, can be a valid remedy.
- An mixture of cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide It's excellent for removing yellow from the tablet. It's advisable to wear goggles during this process to avoid any unpleasant surprises. The paste should be spread over the entire tablet and left to act for ten minutes. Afterward, rinse thoroughly.
- even the sodium bicarbonate mixed with sodium perborate, creates an effective paste to remove yellow stains from the tablet. Apply it to the tablet's surface and let it sit for 15 minutes, then remove it with a soft cloth and plenty of water. If the yellow stain doesn't completely disappear, repeat the process.
The toilet brush
The toilet brush is probably the dirtiest item in our home. But it can be easily cleaned using this recipe, white vinegar and baking soda.
Necessary
- a glass of white wine vinegar
- a couple of tablespoons of baking soda
Method
- Sprinkle the surface of the brush with baking soda so that it penetrates all the cracks and spray it generously with white wine vinegar and soak it in the toilet water.
- Leave him like this for a few hours.
- Clean with baking soda and white wine vinegar also its elongation and, after drying it.
- Let yourselves go Sprinkle a spoonful of baking soda on the bottom. This will ensure proper sanitization.
The sink
If the sink Whether porcelain, copper, or stainless steel, it can be washed with warm water and then rubbed with baking soda using a soft cloth or sponge. This creates an alkaline paste that removes stains, even the most stubborn, such as toothpaste. After cleaning, rinse with water to remove all the baking soda. For stone sinks, which are naturally porous, avoid using chemical or acidic cleaners and opt for a gentle soap for the sinks and warm water.
If you notice that limescale stains have formed on the sink, and in particular on the faucet, use citric acid as follows:
- 2 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 liter of hot water.
- Apply to encrustations.
- Leave for 20 minutes.
- Scrub and rinse.
The bath tub
Baking soda, combined with white vinegar, is the most effective natural solution for thoroughly cleaning your bathtub.
- Sprinkle the entire tub with sodium bicarbonate.
- Sprinkle on top white vinegar (a foam will form).
- Leave to act for 15–20 minutes.
- Rub with a soft sponge.
- Rinse with warm water.
The shower tray
Citric acid is also very useful for shower trays.
- Melt 2–3 tablespoons citric acid in 1 liter of hot water.
- Pour or spray the solution onto the shower tray.
- Leave to act for 15–20 minutes.
- Rub with a soft sponge.
- Rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth.
Baking soda and lemon
For any bathroom fixture, the basic recipe for an effective natural ingredient, with baking soda and lemon, is as follows:
Necessary
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1 lemon
Method
- Take a sponge with some sodium bicarbonate and squeeze a lemon.
- Rub it on the bathroom fixtures and leave it to act for a few minutes before rinsing.
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