I asked our lifestyle director and cleaning expert taryn williford for her best diy grout cleaning suggestions.
Hydrogen peroxide tub cleaner.
Hydrogen peroxide has an almost identical chemical composition to water except that it has one extra atom of oxygen.
Since i had an abundance of time on my hands this weekend i decided to approach it like a science experiment.
If and when you need maximum cleaning power to address stubborn stains follow these steps.
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Apply to tub and shower area wait for 30 minutes then rinse.
Rub the paste on the stain and let stand for 30 minutes to one hour then wipe and rinse.
You can even use it on the floor.
Hydrogen peroxide is a natural and less expensive alternative to chemical bathroom cleaners.
Since hydrogen peroxide is an anti fungal it s also great for removing that musty smell from bath towels.
The solution which grocery stores and pharmacies sell at 3 percent strength breaks down into water and oxygen leaving no traces or noxious fumes.
Combine 1 2 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon borax 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide 2 cups hot water lemon juice 1 lemon.
However hydrogen peroxide is an excellent cleaner because it cleans deodorizes and disinfects.
She suggested a combo of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda water and baking soda or warm water and vinegar.
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Spray liberally over the affected area.
This extra atom causes hydrogen peroxide to break down quickly and safely.
How to clean a bathroom with peroxide 1.
If you re in the market for an all purpose cleaner that get s the job done without all the added toxins and chemicals try out this recipe.
For weekly cleaning of a fiberglass shower and tub make a foaming paste from 1 cup baking soda 1 4 cup white vinegar plus a tablespoon or two of hydrogen peroxide.
Use this mixture as a bathroom sink cleaner to take care of the interior and exterior of the toilet and for the bathtub and shower.
Why is hydrogen peroxide a good cleaner.
Make a bathtub cleaner paste of one part hydrogen peroxide to two parts baking soda or cream of tartar.
For a safer solution make a paste of 2 3 baking soda to 1 3 hydrogen peroxide.
Treat mold by mixing one part peroxide to two parts water in a spray bottle.