Best Natural Ways To Clean Bathrooms

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You should know that chemicals found in bathroom cleaning products are known to be harmful to human health and may have negative effects on the skin and respiratory system. For one, the combination of ammonia and bleach can cause dangerous health reactions. 

Wearing the proper safety equipment while cleaning and keeping them away from young children will help you avoid these health risks. Or here’s a better alternative: Pick bathroom cleaning products that are organic and only contain natural ingredients, such as white vinegar.

Cue in grandma and all her good old bathroom cleaning tips that are not only a lifesaver but budget-friendly, too.

Say goodbye to cleaners that demand gas masks and rubber gloves and hello to tried-and-true non-toxic bathroom cleaning solutions that work just as well. Yes, we agree. Grandma was right all along!

powers of white vinegar

You can make a variety of solvents at home to clean almost all bathroom surfaces rather than using cleaners that are chemically loaded.

The best thing about vinegar is that it doesn’t contain any toxic ingredients, which is why many homeowners use it as a natural option when deep cleaning bathroom tiles. Know the best techniques for achieving sparkling results with incredibly cheap white vinegar if you want to spruce up your bathroom like a pro as well.

Ready to get started? Let’s go!

  • Removing mineral and limescale build-up

White vinegar works well to remove mineral and limescale buildup from shower heads and faucets over sinks. Simply soak a paper towel in dilute vinegar and place it over the tap for the night to clean it. You can remove it in the morning using a fresh paper towel or a microfiber cloth. 

  • Bathroom cleaning

With the help of a multipurpose cleaner, you can clean everything from shower repair to sinks, countertops, and toilets. You can combine equal parts vinegar and warm water. Spray on the grimy areas, then wipe them down with a fresh rag or microfiber cloth. With this, you can quickly and easily remove dirt, light stains, and other debris.

  • Mirror shine restoration

To restore the shine of your bathroom mirrors, use diluted vinegar mixed with a few drops of essential oil as a spray rather than spending money on expensive glass cleaning products. Apply the solution, then remove it with a microfiber cloth or squeegee. Make sure to clean bathroom mirror thoroughly without leaving any streaks.

  • Unclogging shower head system

If stuck gunk and accumulated grime are the cause of your shower head system being clogged, soak the white vinegar in the water right away. To remove gunk and other difficult stains, make sure you scrub it thoroughly. Quick Tip: Pour vinegar into a plastic bag and tightly wrap it around the showerhead – let it sit overnight. Remember to fasten with a band so that the surface can absorb the solution and get rid of the gunk.

If you have a shower repair project you’d like to discuss, just call 1300 888 806 or fill out the form on our website to get a free quote.

You should know that chemicals found in bathroom cleaning products are known to be harmful to human health and may have negative effects on the skin and respiratory system. For one, the combination of ammonia and bleach can cause dangerous health reactions. 

Wearing the proper safety equipment while cleaning and keeping them away from young children will help you avoid these health risks. Or here’s a better alternative: Pick bathroom cleaning products that are organic and only contain natural ingredients, such as white vinegar.

Cue in grandma and all her good old bathroom cleaning tips that are not only a lifesaver but budget-friendly, too.

Say goodbye to cleaners that demand gas masks and rubber gloves and hello to tried-and-true non-toxic bathroom cleaning solutions that work just as well. Yes, we agree. Grandma was right all along!

powers of white vinegar

One of the most useful bathroom cleaning products is white vinegar, which you can use to easily treat tough stains, grime, grease, and mould. You can make a variety of solvents at home to clean almost all bathroom surfaces rather than using cleaners that are chemically loaded.

The best thing about vinegar is that it doesn’t contain any toxic ingredients, which is why many homeowners use it as a natural option when deep cleaning bathroom tiles. Know the best techniques for achieving sparkling results with incredibly cheap white vinegar if you want to spruce up your bathroom like a pro as well.

Ready to get started? Let’s go!

  • Removing mineral and limescale build-up

White vinegar works well to remove mineral and limescale buildup from shower heads and faucets over sinks. Simply soak a paper towel in dilute vinegar and place it over the tap for the night to clean it. You can remove it in the morning using a fresh paper towel or a microfiber cloth. 

  • Tile shine restoration

Being able to restore the shine of your clean bathroom tiles requires both efficient products and a lot of hard work, making it one of the most difficult tasks. Mixing warm water, mild dish soap, and white vinegar is an option – use this solution to clean the grungy grout, then let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before brushing it off. With an old toothbrush and some clean water, you can clean up the affected area.

  • Bathroom cleaning

With the help of a multipurpose cleaner, you can clean everything from shower repair to sinks, countertops, and toilets. You can combine equal parts vinegar and warm water. Spray on the grimy areas, then wipe them down with a fresh rag or microfiber cloth. With this, you can quickly and easily remove dirt, light stains, and other debris.

  • Mirror shine restoration

To restore the shine of your bathroom mirrors, use diluted vinegar mixed with a few drops of essential oil as a spray rather than spending money on expensive glass cleaning products. Apply the solution, then remove it with a microfiber cloth or squeegee. Make sure to clean bathroom mirror thoroughly without leaving any streaks.

  • Bathroom freshening

Your bathroom’s shower recess, bathtub, sinks, floors, grout, and toilet seat can all be freshened up using white vinegar, too. First, saturate the affected area with a white vinegar solution and let it sit for a few minutes. Use a lot of baking soda and a soft-bristled bathroom cleaning brush to scrub the surface before wiping.

  • Unclogging shower head system

If stuck gunk and accumulated grime are the cause of your shower head system being clogged, soak the white vinegar in the water right away. To remove gunk and other difficult stains, make sure you scrub it thoroughly. Quick Tip: Pour vinegar into a plastic bag and tightly wrap it around the showerhead – let it sit overnight. Remember to fasten with a band so that the surface can absorb the solution and get rid of the gunk.

  • Bathroom mould removal

Many Australians use bleach as their first line of defence against mould. But as more people become aware of all-natural bathroom cleaning products and the need to lower indoor air pollution, vinegar is being advocated for use more and more. Scrub and dry all bathroom surfaces to eliminate bathroom mould. White vinegar and water should be mixed in a 4:1 ratio. To prevent the issue from spreading, rinse the cloth or scrubber in a second bucket of the solution after cleaning an area.

With white vinegar and valuable tips from grandma, bathroom cleaning has become incredibly affordable, sustainable, and simple.

If you have a shower repair project you’d like to discuss, just call 1300 888 806 or fill out the form on our website to get a free quote.

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The DiamoSmart® System, copies of which are now used throughout the industry, was pioneered by our founder, Mark Studdert. Before its invention, Mark noticed that the old method of regrouting showers caused small but visible chips to the edges of tiles and diminished the lustre of the tiles’ edge. He designed a small diamond-tipped grouter that would eliminate these issues when regrouting bathroom tiles. Our team offers a Diamond Re-Grout Service where we strip off existing grout and replace it with a premium Epoxy grout, which is more resistant to stains, cracks, harsh weather conditions, chemicals, and climate changes than traditional grout. This makes it suitable for areas with high traffic and since it’s a waterproofing grout, it improves not only the bathroom’s aesthetics but also its functionality.

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FAQ’s

The purpose of the grout is to emanate an unblemished tile appearance, while bonding the wall junctions and the floor and wall junctions – preventing wall and floor separation.

Grout mixtures must be selected carefully to make sure that dirt and other outside elements like mould and mildew will not seep into the tiles to avoid discoloration and possible leaks.

There are various ways in which installation can cause cracked grout in shower:

* If mixed with too much water concentration or additives

* If too little adhesive is used in tiles installation

* Cement-based grout can only handle the pressure for so long if a tile pulls away from the wall after the adhesive dries

Fact: Grouting is the weakest link in a tile installation.

Cracked grout in shower mainly happens due to movement between two surfaces with homes inevitably moving in tiny increments because of humidity, foundation settling, and temperature.

Even old or damaged grout can make the most beautiful looking tiles ugly and not to mention, it can cause structural damage to your home. Thus, immediate regrouting shower service is needed.

Regrouting showers and tiles is a quick and budget-friendly fix if mould has already grown into some parts of your bathroom. We highly recommend using epoxy over cement-based when regrouting tiles because it’s stronger, more durable, and only requires light maintenance.

At the first sign of grout damage, you must regrout shower tiles immediately. The longer showers are left with failing grout, the higher the chance that water damage is occurring to the wall behind your tile. The area of damage does not have to incur direct water spray during baths or showers to allow water seepage. Water that sits on the surface of tiles from shower spray or heavy steam will inevitably run behind the broken areas of your grout

Before the invention of the DiamoSmart® System, the old methods of tile regrouting caused small but visible chips to the edges of tiles and diminished the lustre of the edge of the tiles. The DiamoSmart® System eliminated this issue. Our exclusive procedure for regrouting showers is listed below:

* Remove any mouldy or deteriorated sealants such as silicon

* Strip the existing grout out of the walls * Strip out any damaged grout from the floor area

* Strip out grout from around the drain

* Prepare floor and wall junctions using our DiamoSmart® system. This system uses a diamond-tipped blade for regrouting bathroom tiles, removing the sheen from the tile edge creating a small gully in wall and floor junctions.

* Inject our SealRight sealant into the gully so it bonds the wall junctions and the floor and wall junctions – preventing wall and floor separation.

* Regrout bathroom walls and floor using commercial grade mould retardant grout

* Apply silicon to the internal areas of the shower screen

* Coat the internal shower area with our hydro barrier sealant creating an invisible glove to prevent water penetration. This sealant is painted or sprayed on the wall and floor tiles, waterproofing grout surface and beneath it. This soaks in and seals anything that is porous, such as grout lines and hairline cracks.

 

When regrouting showers and tiles, the type of grout matters and you should know that Epoxy grout is the most superior of all. Here’s why.

Unlike traditional grouts, Epoxy grout is made of two-part epoxy resins which are mixed with filler powder.

What does that mean?

Its composition makes it:

* Waterproof
* Nearly 100% resistant to stains
* Highly resistant to chemicals and physical pressure
* Doesn’t need sealing
* Low maintenance

These characteristics make Epoxy grout the best for regrouting shower and bathroom tiles. Its stain, crack and chemical-resistant properties make it suitable for areas with high traffic whilst its resistance to climate changes make it ideal for locations with harsh weather conditions, excessive amounts of humidity or severe cold. What’s even more interesting is that Epoxy grout’s colour remains constant throughout. The pigment of traditional grout can diminish easily during cleaning.

Moisture and direct water contact contribute to grout deterioration over time, and eventually, the tiles will crack. This is why you should consider regrouting shower tiles every six months. This is a quick and budget-friendly fix that can restore your bathroom’s previous glow immediately.

You should know that you need to call in a professional to do the tile regrouting for you. Even if you possess excellent handyman skills, small mistakes can lead to extensive damage to your grout and tiles. The cost to regrout shower is expensive and if the grout is not installed correctly, moisture can seep into small holes, causing mould and mildew growth, and may cause you to call for a regrout service earlier than expected.

Cement-based grout is actually the weakest link in tile installation because of its many drawbacks with the major being its porous nature. Its pores allow dirt and other outside elements to find their way into the grout, causing staining and allowing mould and grime to embed themselves into the grout, which requires an urgent regrouting shower service.

The best way to prevent grout from cracking is by using Epoxy grout which is strong, durable and requires light maintenance. Whilst it costs higher than cement-based grout, it lasts much longer, negating the cost to regrout shower.