Deep clean in 5 minutes: with this DIY combo For the shower, even the most obstinate cleaning becomes light like a summer breeze.
Drain the limestone, eliminate soap residues and restore light to opaque glass no longer takes more hours of effort. Just know the right natural allies, use them correctly and you’re done. You don’t even need to wear gloves: the right mix smells, cleans and does not scratch. And then, do you want to put the satisfaction of a shining bathroom without using chemicals?
A simple trick? Keep two key ingredients already at hand: white vinegar e baking soda. They are enough to get surprising results, without stress and without spending a euro in expensive chemicals. In addition, both are biodegradable, safe for surfaces and delicate on the environment. A solution that also likes those who have children or animals in the house, because they do not leave toxic residues and make the air more breathable.
Shower cleaning with vinegar and bicarbonate: the perfect recipe
When you think about Shower cleaningwe often give up on the idea of using aggressive degreasers or spray full of ammonia. But it is precisely the most common mistake. In fact, you can get a clean Even with what is already in the belief. THE’white vinegar It has an incredible disenchanting power. Dissolve the limestone, remove the bacteria and leave the bright surfaces. The baking sodaInstead, it acts as a delicate abrasive, capable of removing the most obstinate residues without ruining the materials.
To create the perfect combo100 ml of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, a spray bottle and a soft sponge are needed. Just pour the vinegar into the bottle, add the baking soda (be careful, it will make some foam!) And shake slightly. Then the mixture is sprayed on the walls of the shower, especially on glasses and escapes, lets itself be acted for 5 minutes and finally rubs with the sponge. The result? A shower that smells clean, without halos.
Where to use it and because it always works
This mixture is so effective that it immediately becomes a trusted ally for other bathroom surfaces. It is not uncommon to see it also used for the sink, where it effectively fights limestone stains. It proves useful even for the edges of the tank, often neglected but equally subject to dirt. Furthermore, it is delicate but also powerful on stainless steel surfaces, such as a holder or shelves. In some cases, it can even revive old surfaces yellowed from time, bringing them back almost to their original splendor. In addition to the shower glasses, it works very well on:
- Chromed taps, to make them shine again
- Opacified tiles from soap or humidity
- Born corners and escapes
- Ceramic or marble floors
The secret is in the chemical reaction between acid and base: the baking soda frees the acetic acid contained in vinegar, which melts the dirt and removes the smells. A small show that happens under your eyes, effortlessly.
And if you add a few drops of essential oil, such as lemon o tea treethe result is even fresher and more pleasant. One more pampering while cleaning.
Daily shower cleaning: an extra makeup to keep the bathroom shining
Cleaning the shower is only the first step. To avoid having to repeat everything every week, it is useful to adopt a small daily habit: after each shower, pass a widespread spatula and quickly dry the windows. 30 seconds are enough to save hours of work.
Another advice? Leave the shower door open to encourage drying and avoid mold formation. The small gestures make the difference.
Cleaning should not be a weight, but a way to take care of your space. With this do-it-yourself combination, even the cleaning of the shower becomes a time almost pleasant. And maybe the rest of the bathroom also comes to fix, between plants, relaxing colors and some natural perfume.
Try to believe: 5 minutes are enough to see the difference.
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