One of the best moments of first relocating into a new home is how clean everything is. A quality landlord will see to it that every room of the home, from the kitchen to the bathrooms, have been thoroughly cleaned before move-in day. However, after a while and with everyday use, even bathrooms that have been maintained from week to week will require a good deep cleaning. To make sure that your rental home’s bathrooms are sanitary and in good condition, you must perform some deep cleaning tasks every few months to guarantee that your bathrooms are kept sparkling clean.
Perhaps one of the areas that will necessitate deep cleaning the most is your tub, shower, and showerhead. Each of these will have to be deep cleaned regularly to remove residue buildup and water spots. One of the simplest ways to clean any bathroom surface is by mixing a few drops of white vinegar with a cup of baking soda to make a paste. Spread the mixture over the tub or shower door and let sit for an hour, then wipe and rinse clean. For shower walls, try sprinkling them with an all-purpose cleaner and then run the hot water until the shower fills with steam. Close the shower door and let the cleaner sit for about twenty minutes, then wipe down with a wet sponge or cloth.
Vinegar is excellent on sinks and showerheads, too. To clean a sink with vinegar, simply pour out a small amount, scrub, and flush with hot water. To clean a showerhead with white vinegar, fill a bag with it and then place the bag over the showerhead so that the entire fixture is soaking in the vinegar. Secure with a rubber band or twist-tie and let sit overnight. The next morning, remove the bag and wipe the showerhead clean.
One other area of the bathroom that you must deep clean regularly is the toilet. Although there are many different toilet cleaners on the market, the most efficient way to truly deep clean a toilet is by using baking soda. Simply pour a cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl and let sit for about five minutes. Brush thoroughly with a toilet brush and then flush to rinse.
Lastly, if your Valle Vista rental home’s bathroom has tile, you will need to deep clean the grout regularly to avoid bacteria growth. Bleach and a grout brush are the best ways to lighten discolored grout lines and kill anything trying to grow between your tile. To really keep grout watertight, reseal it every six months or so to keep moisture and bacteria out. Bleach can also be used to address any mold growing in windowsills or other areas. Simply mix one part bleach to two parts water and scrub any mold spots with a sponge.
Deep cleaning a bathroom doesn’t have to take a lot of time and effort, but it is essential to remember to do it on a regular basis. Once you know how to deep clean a bathroom the way the pros do it, you can more efficiently stay on top of this critical maintenance task.
At Real Property Management Northern Arizona, we understand that your life is busy, and you can’t always stay on top of every little maintenance item. Our team of Valle Vista property managers is trained to take that responsibility off your shoulders. From move-in to move-out, we make it our business to keep your rental properties in pristine condition. Contact us or call us at 928-757-7368 today.
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