The bathroom can be an active breeding ground for fungal spores and pathogens. Mold grows incredibly quickly, leading to allergies and respiratory diseases.

Plumbing, on the other hand, becomes contaminated with limescale, the main cause of which is hard tap water. Dirt and limescale accumulate over time, leading to microbes multiplying. It becomes very difficult to clean the plumbing. Express shared bathroom and toilet bowl cleaning lifehacks that will disinfect and help get rid of bad odor.

The professional cleaner, known online under the nickname Jetlag Remedy, shared expert advice on how to achieve optimal results while avoiding common mistakes.

First and foremost, she advises leaving detergents and sprays on surfaces for at least 5-10 minutes before wiping them off. This allows the active ingredients to penetrate and "eat" all rust, plaque and dirt, making further cleaning easier.

In addition to surface washing, she notes the importance of proper drain care. Using a brush with stiff bristles will get rid of unpleasant odors.

For a more thorough cleaning, you should remove the toilet lid to gain access to hard-to-reach areas where germs tend to accumulate.You should also empty the trash can regularly to prevent unpleasant odors.

The next tip is to try scented sachets or cotton swabs with essential oils. For example, you can add some drops of essential oil on a napkin, roll it into a cone shape and place it in a corner on a washing machine, shelf or cupboard. Essential oils have a very rich concentrated aroma, so a few drops will suffice.

Scented sachets can be bought in the store. They are inexpensive. However, it is easy to make them yourself, filling the bags with herbs like melissa, mint, chamomile, lavender, cloves, rosemary, thyme, etc.

Acids like lemon or vinegar will be effective in cleaning toilet bowl. Read the material for more details.

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OBOZREVATEL previously shared how to make the house smell nice without the use of chemicals.

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