Today I'm excited to share 6 ways to use vinegar in the bathroom!
#1 Drains: deodorize & unblock
I'm sure you've all noticed that at times the bathroom drain can stink. If you want to know what the awful smell is then you can read
this post, but if you don't want to know what it it, you just want to get rid of it then here's a great tip for you. "Using a funnel, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by 1 cup of white vinegar down the drain. When the foaming subsides, flush with hot tap water. Wait 5 minutes and then flush again with cold water. This will kill [the] odor-causing bacteria" without having to use any harsh chemicals.
If you're drain has been running a little slower than normal "pour in 1/2 cup of salt followed by 2 cups of boiling white vinegar. Flush [down the drain] with hot and cold tap water " {same as above}.
#2 Bathtub/Shower
To keep the bathtub/shower clean keep a spray bottle of vinegar and a sponge in the shower and spray it down every couple of days. This will eliminate the build up of bacteria and keep the shower extra shiny!
#3 Toilet Bowl
To clean the toilet bowl and get rid of that awful water ring, that's just above the water line, "pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the toilet bowl and let the solution soak overnight before flushing."
#4 Hard water spots
"To remove hard water spots from
sinks, showers and baths, wipe using a cloth soaked in full-strength vinegar. Allow to stand for about 5 minutes and then rinse with water."
Another great way to stay on top of water spots is to keep a spray bottle of white vinegar in the bathroom and just before brushing your teeth, going to the bathroom, etc. spray the bathroom fixtures down with vinegar and then when you are finished brushing your teeth, etc. rinse the fixtures with cold water and dry them off with the hand towel.
#5 Jacuzzi tub
It's important to clean jacuzzi tubs and to keep the jets clean and
free from bacteria and clogging. To clean a jacuzzi tub fill it up and "pour about 4 1/2 liters of white vinegar into the water." Run the vinegar/water mix through the jets for a few minutes, then drain the tub and wipe it clean.
Do this at least once a year, I recommend every 6 months as part of your Spring Cleaning and Fall Cleaning routines.
#6 Vinyl Floors
To keep vinyl floors clean scrub them with a mixture of "1/2 cup of white vinegar in a bucket of hot water." "Not only [will] this keep the floors shiny but it kills dust mites." Woo-hoo for tackling 2 tasks with one chore!
