6 Budget-Friendly Secrets for a Squeaky Clean Bathroom

Bathrooms can be the hardest place to maintain. Discover cleaning tips using cupboard staples that double up as natural cleaning alternatives. By using eco-friendly cleaning products, you can be kind to the environment whilst saving money! Swap expensive purpose-made, chemical cleaning solutions with a few common items that you already have around your house.

Here are our 6 budget-friendly bathroom cleaning secrets: 

Whiten Tile Grout with a Toothbrush
Grout stains are not a good look. But we’ve found just the trick! 
Simply make a runny paste with baking soda and water and gently scrub with a toothbrush. Leave it to soak in for a while before rinsing with your shower head. If you have a Showery shower head, opt for the jetting mode for a powerful focussed flow rinse your tiles. And there you have it, a brighter cleaner bathroom.
 

De-fog Mirrors with Shaving Cream
Yes, it might sound surprising, but you read that right. Using shaving cream to clean your mirrors will prevent them from fogging up when the bathroom gets steamy. Simply apply a thin layer of shaving cream over the mirror, then polish it off with a dry cloth. This simple trick will clear up your foggy post-shower skincare and makeup routine, leaving you with a sparkling, steam-free mirror for about two to three weeks (or until it gets splashed again).

 

Clean Your Shower Screen Without Streaks

Distilled white vinegar is an affordable and non-toxic disinfectant. Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto the shower screen and use a cloth to wipe the area. For stubborn stains, pour the mixture onto the cloth and scrub the stains. Wipe away any remaining watermarks with a cloth or squeegee, then buff the surface with a microfiber cloth.

Make it a habit to use a squeegee after each shower to significantly reduce limescale build-up and keep your shower sparkling clean.

 

Meet Your New Emergency Cleaner - Crushed Aspirin

Out of bathroom cleaner? Aspirin isn’t just for pain relief! The salicylic acid in aspirin makes it a powerful cleaning agent. If you find yourself out of cleaner mid-routine, simply drop two aspirin tablets into water and use the solution like any other cleaner to tackle dirt and soap scum around your sink and shower.


Rub Lemon Over Chrome to Remove Water Spots
We’re all familiar with the water spots that appear everywhere in the bathroom, from the shower to the sink. Getting rid of them is both simple and inexpensive. Just rub a half lemon over your stained chrome fixtures, and the spots should disappear instantly. Plus, this citrus cleaner will help mask any unpleasant odors and leave your bathroom smelling fresh.

Plughole Disaster Management
The easiest way to get smelly bathrooms is through blocked drains. To unblock your plug, pour a cup of soda crystals followed by boiling water down the plughole. This will help clear out grease, soap scum, preventing bad odours. Alternatively, you can pour vinegar and bicarbonate down the plug to dissolve any dirt. Use hot water to finish off the job.


Wash Your Toothbrush Holder in the Dishwasher

Toothbrush holders can be surprisingly dirty. Don’t worry—cleaning it is easier than you might think. Just toss it in your dishwasher with your next load and let it do the work for you.


 

We’ve got another simple way to go about cleaning. Upgrade your shower head to one that filters and softens water, reducing the build-up all along your bathroom crevices. We’ve got a whole range of eco-friendly shower heads that soften and purify water while increasing water pressure. Check them out below.


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