Is there a way to clean your bathroom sink that will help it stay clean in spite of all of the use it gets every day? Here are a few handy hints for those whose bathroom sinks present them with constant frustration:
1. If you are the number one housekeeper in the family, then make sure that you are the last person in the bathroom at the beginning of the day, and then at the end of the day as well. If you accomplish this, you will be on hand to clean things up a little bit at a time, to keep things from getting too unclean, and avoid any substantial messes that may occur.
2. Pick your cleaning solutions carefully. Many people believe all sink cleaners all work the same. But they do not contain the same mix of ingredients. You need to choose a cleaner that is designed for the type of sink in your bathroom. A cleaning product made especially for an enamel sink will have totally different chemicals than those that can be used on porcelain or metal sinks. Make sure you read the label of your cleaner before applying it to the sink. You could even damage the material with the incorrect bathroom cleaner, instead of cleaning it.
3. At least weekly, scrub the sink thoroughly with a good quality scrub pad. The scrubbing action will remove any residual grime that your daily cleaning did not get. Microfiber scrubbers are becoming very popular because they are tough on grime but can be reused often and washed in the washing machine.
4. Organize your typical bathroom products so each thing has a place for it, from toothbrushes, toothpaste, to even medicine. If your products are far away from the sink, it’ll be easier to clean, and you will need to clean it less often. If your bathroom is small you might consider purchasing a small cabinet that can rest on top of your counter or that can be mounted to the wall somewhere out of the way.
5. Secure the faucet and knobs on your bathroom sink, so that you do not run into problems. If you take the time to check for leaks, you eliminate the possibility of water stains on the faucets and sink, and won’t be spending all your time cleaning up water stains as well.
For most people, cleaning the bathroom sink is not someones idea of fun, but if you follow these tips, your sink will no longer be much of a problem!
Frank writes a lot of review pieces on undermount bathroom sinks and about finding the best small bathroom sinks online.
