One of the most enjoyable parts of first moving into a new home is how clean everything is. A good landlord will ensure that each room of the home, from the kitchen to the bathrooms, have been thoroughly cleaned before move-in day. Although after time and regular use, even bathrooms that are kept tidy from week to week will need a good deep cleaning. To keep your rental home’s bathrooms sanitary and in good condition, you should finish some deep cleaning tasks every few months to guarantee that your bathrooms are kept sparkling clean.
Perhaps one of the sections that will need deep cleaning the most is your tub, shower, and showerhead. Each of these will need to be deep cleaned regularly to remove residue buildup and water spots. One of the most straightforward 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 well 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.
Another area of the bathroom that you ought to do deep clean on a regular basis is the toilet. While there are numerous toilet cleaners on the market, the most practical way to really deep clean a toilet is by using baking soda. Simply 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 Hendersonville 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 truly keep grout watertight, reseal it every six months or so to keep moisture and bacteria out. Bleach can also be applied 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 up a lot of time and energy, but it is essential to remember to do it on a regular basis. Once you understand how to deep clean a bathroom the way the pros do it, you can better stay on top of this vital maintenance task.
At Real Property Management Investor’s Choice, we understand that your life is busy, and you can’t always stay on top of every little maintenance item. Our team of Hendersonville 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 615-810-9578 today.
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