The great thing about first moving into a new home is finding out how clean everything is. A quality landlord will guarantee that every single room of the home, from the kitchen to the bathrooms, have been thoroughly cleaned before move-in day. However, it is perfectly understandable if, after time and daily use, even bathrooms that are kept tidy from week to week will need a good deep cleaning. To maintain your rental home’s bathrooms sanitary and in good condition, you should complete some deep cleaning tasks every few months to ensure that your bathrooms are kept sparkling clean.
Without a doubt, one of the areas that will need deep cleaning the most is your tub, shower, and showerhead. Individually, they will have to be deep cleaned regularly to remove residue buildup and water spots. One of the most common and proven 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 spraying 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 works great 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 more area of the bathroom that you should deep clean on a regular basis is the toilet. While there are many different toilet cleaners on the market, the most effective way to really deep clean a toilet is by using baking soda. You just have to 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 Chester 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 need to take a great deal of time and effort, but it is crucial to keep in mind that you have to do it on a regular basis. The minute you know how to deep clean a bathroom the way the pros do it, you can more easily stay on top of this critical maintenance task.
At Real Property Management NJ Elite, we understand that your life is busy, and you can’t always stay on top of every little maintenance item. Our team of Chester 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 908-955-7487 today.
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