Tips on Cleaning Your Bathroom Sink

The bathroom sink is where you usually brush your teeth in the morning and before bed time. Therefore, it is only proper that you give it a cleanup once in a while. The following are a few tips that you might find useful in keeping this area free from dirt, germs, and bacteria without undertaking a major home maintenance work.

First, gather all the essential cleaning supplies. These would include liquid bleach, detergent, abrasive cleaner, wooden scraper or old toothbrush, and rag or sponge. Next, set a schedule on when you should clean the basin. Ideally, it is best to do this task every week so as to prevent the accumulation of soap and toothpaste sludge on the surface. But if possible, rinse the fixture every after use to avoid extensive cleanup.

Now, when you have finally gathered all the cleaning supplies and have decided on a schedule, proceed then onto knowing how to do the job fast and easy. Well, the sink is not really that difficult to work on with, so you are sure to get the task done without much fuss and hassle. For efficient cleaning, wet the fixture with the rag or a sponge first and then apply a generous amount of baking soda or abrasive cleaner onto its surface. Leave it for several minutes until the solution gets into the dirt, as well as dried soap or toothpaste, and softens it. After which, scrub the sink thoroughly with the scraper or toothbrush, and then rinse it when you are done.

When the accumulated dirt and sludge are gone, disinfect it then with a bleaching agent diluted with water. This will help remove the stains and prevent harmful bacteria from spreading.