Tips for Keeping the Bathroom Spotless

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Squeaky Clean: Tips for keeping the bathroom spotless

Cleaning the bathroom isn't anyone's favourite chore on the weekly to-do list. However, by following a few simple tips, the bathroom will sparkle all year round.

During the Week

De-clutter on a daily basis. Make sure everything has its place with proper storage solutions for common toiletry items and cleaning supplies.

Wipe down shower tiles with a squeegee after each use to prevent build-up of soap and dirt.

Choose hardware finishes that are more forgiving with fingerprints. Delta's Venetian Bronze or Aged Pewter faucets leave no visible fingerprints and maintain a polished look in between cleanings.

Once a Week

Keep the abrasive cleaners and heavy-duty sponges for the toilet - use a damp cloth and a mild household cleaner to wipe faucets and hardware. Dry and polish with a soft cloth to give finishes an extra shine.

Keep it green to keep it clean! Turn the water off while you work and choose environmentally-friendly and ammonia-free cleaning products. A simple combination of vinegar and water is a great option.

Thoroughly clean tubs and showers using any easy spray-on cleaner and let it do the work for you! Hand showers, like Delta's Innovations wall mounted hand shower, make it easy to rinse the tub and shower walls.

Every Four-Six Weeks

Remove build-up from shower, tub and sink drains by using this simple method: Pour one cup of baking soda followed by one cup of white vinegar down the drain. Flush with warm water after one hour.

Throw your plastic shower curtain in the washing machine on the gentle cycle to remove any lurking mildew.

If your regular household cleanser is not removing lime or mineral deposits, place a cloth soaked in white vinegar over the deposits for several hours, then try the cleanser again.

Once a Year

Remove lime and mineral deposits from the faucet aerator. Unscrew the aerator (and the black sealing gasket above it). Rinse the gasket in clean water and soak the aerator in a 50/50 vinegar and water solution for several hours.

More information is available at www.deltafaucet.com

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