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IN THE BATHROOM

Bathroom Recipes


  • kill germs on bathroom fixtures with one part vinegar to one part water in a spray bottle.Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Sprinkle baking soda around the inside of the toilet bowl and then clean with a toilet brush.
  • mix 1 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup borax and sprinkle to clean and deodorize the sink.
  • remove soap buildup from chrome fixtures with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons of distilled vinegar
  • soap scum, mildew and grime can be removed from bathtub, tile and shower curtains by wiping with vinegar. Rinse after with water
  • stubborn toilet stains can be sprayed with vinegar and brushing clean
  • unclog shower head by unscrewing it, removing rubber washer and let simmer in equal parts vinegar and boiled water for five minutes
  • corrosion on showerheads can be removed by soaking them in vinegar overnight. Or pour white vinegar into a plastic bag, tape to the showerhead and leave overnight. Brush the showerhead to remove remaining deposits
  • vinegar helps to repel hard water stains. Clean shower with a solution of vinegar and water and then rub dry with a clean cloth. This helps to form a seal against the water stains. Spray the shower after each use with a mixture of 1/2 C vinegar and1 qt. water
  • put a mildewed shower curtain in the washing machine with light-colored towels; add 1 cup white vinegar to the detergent and wash.
  • combine 1/2 cup 3-percent hydrogen peroxide solution mixed with 1 cup water in a spray bottle for bathroom mold or mildew. Spray this on the moldy areas and do not rinse (will lose its power if exposed to air, make as much as you will be using).
  • pour lemon juice over stains in porcelain tubs, sprinkle on alum powder (available in the spice aisle of the grocery store) and work into the stain thoroughly. If the stain doesn't come out immediately, let the mixture sit as long as overnight, then add more lemon juice, scrub and rinse.

Updated Februrary 15, 2007.