Once your beautiful new bathroom is installed, it’s important to keep it looking good so here we are sharing our top tips to keep everything sparkling, including how to clean the bathroom floor…
1 – The Sliding Shower Door
A sliding shower door enclosure, such as our Oslo Matt Black Premium Easy Clean design, deserves to look pristine at all times. There’s the side panel (on the left here) and the door itself, as well as the black framing. The glass itself has an Easy Clean coating which is water repellent, so the water ‘beads’ quickly and then dries. Give the entire enclosure a wipe down with a non-fluffy cloth and we also suggest using a squeegee for a final flourish. Go over the frames once a week too to avoid the possibility of any build-up, especially if you live in a hard water area.
2 – The Lucite® Acrylic Bath
A glossy white bath is often the centrepiece of a luxurious new bathroom. Which means it’s vital to maintain that new glossy finish. Of course, the golden rule is never, ever to use any sponge, cloth or cleaning product that is abrasive. Remember, a smooth glossy finish is easier to maintain than a scratched finish that will allow dirt and soap residue to stick! A rinse down with the shower spray after each use is a good habit, then a wipe down with a soft cloth and a spray bathroom cleaner. There are lots to choose from, but one that we particularly like is the Nookary Probiotic All-Purpose Cleaner in Sicilian Lemon. It comes in a stylish brown glass spray bottle, which is refillable with concentrated pouches (and it looks stylish in the bathroom too!). Give the underside of the bath rack a scrub once a week too, it will prevent any build up of limescale and soap debris.
3 – Bath Panels & Shower Screen
Our Stafford Shower Bath and Matt Black Screen with Rail is a great choice for a smaller bathroom, providing both bathing and showering facilities. It does mean that there’s a bit more to clean though. Our Lucite® acrylic bath and panels are super-smooth and glossy, so it’s important to keep them looking that way by keeping on top of drips and splashes. The panels just need a quick wipe and buff once a week with soft cloths. The glass screen has our Easy Clean coating to make life easier, and we suggest a thorough wipe down of the black frame and rail once a week too. Once again, a squeegee is handy for the wall tiles too.
4 – Painted Furniture & Mirrors
When a bathroom has furniture, mirrors and feature lighting, there’s a lot to think about when cleaning… Our Bermuda Midnight Green combination Vanity Basin and toilet is straightforward to maintain, thank goodness. As ever, avoid any abrasive cleaners and don’t forget to dust/wipe down the panels to stop any dust settling in the panel joints. Use a simple glass spray cleaner for mirrors, micro-fibre cloths do the job perfectly. Check the lights too, the combination of a damp atmosphere and any dust is worth avoiding in the bathroom. A simple whisk over with the microfibre cloth will suffice, don’t forget inside the shades!
5 – Beautiful Taps
Keep taps looking as good as new by taking the time to buff them dry after a bath or particularly splashy face wash and teeth cleaning session. It literally takes just a few seconds (you could use a face cloth that everyone knows is just for that task) and stops water marks and any soap scum residue or build up. Swish the basin around with with fresh water too. One of my top tips is to wipe the opening of the nozzle/water outlet dry as well, to prevent any black mould build up inside. Use a bleach spray around the plug hole, once a week is enough, to prevent any nasties building up. Domestos Multi-Purpose Bleach Spray is my favourite choice and does the job perfectly.
6 – Overhead Shower & Cubicle
A shower cubicle and rainfall shower head needs special attention – yes, you’ll need to reach up and wipe over the top of the arm and shower head. Although once a month is probably more than enough for that little job. Check the top of the enclosure frame at the same time. Shower enclosures are straightforward to keep clean – little and often is the way to go, use a squeegee and dry off any standing water in the tray. A wall-hug toilet and wall cabinets make it a breeze to mop the floor quickly too. If you have hard water, dry off the bi-fold hinge in the panel too, preventing any limescale build up in the join.
7 – Pedestal Basin, Wall & Floor Tiles
Our Portland Square Pedestal Ceramic Basin adds a crisp, smart look to the bathroom, especially when it’s set against dark blue tiles. Remember that it’s not just the inside of the basin that needs a clean though, its the outer sides and pedestal too, once a month is fine, for a cobweb and dust check. As far as the tiles are concerned, it’s the water marks and grout that you may need to keep an eye on. Any grubby grout can be dealt with the tried and tested bleach spray and toothbrush scrub method. Don’t let the spray soak in for more than a few seconds though. The same applies for floor tiles, keeping the grout looking clean and presentable is a must. For any large areas of grubby wall and floor tiles, a blitz with a steam cleaner works wonders. Try the VAX ONEPWR Glide 2 for large areas, or the VAX Steam Fresh Combi, which has a detachable hand-held function for walls.
8 – Wall-Mounted Taps & Counter-Top Surfaces
Wall-mounted taps can be mounted onto tiled, panelled or painted walls, so they aren’t difficult to look after. My top tip is just to keep an eye on the joints between the tap back panel and the wall surface to ensure there’s no build up of soap debris. For counter-top and basin surfaces, a quick dry-down after use is always a good idea, as it’s ‘standing water’ that’s left there which can leave water marks and if left long enough, can encourage limescale. Also check any tile/panel joints for mould if a sealant has been used, and if there are any black spots, a quick squirt of bleach spray is the answer. Don’t forget, prevention is better than cure regarding the upkeep of any bathroom!
There you have it, our guide on how to clean your bathroom or shower room, we hope you have an insight into how easy it really can be! Don’t forget to tag us in pictures of your sparkling clean bathrooms over on Instagram, @Bathroommountainuk.
