Everyone in the house turns lights on and off, and turns doorknobs throughout. With that in mind, I always wipe them down, both at my house and my customers' houses. Bacteria can live anywhere and can spread sickness. I carry disinfectant wipes in the bucket and use them for wiping doorknobs as well as light switches and light plates. A dampened paper towel with a disenfectant solution on it, works too. Just remember NEVER to over-soak the paper towel, and always wipe the switch, plate and doorknob dry.
I do not recommend using a sponage, as it may be too wet to put near electricity. Always use caution when wiping a light switch and light plate. Make sure it is in the off position. Be healthy. Be safe.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Oh, the dreaded bath mat; a must have?
I cannot tell you how important an anti-slip bath mat is in a bathtub when you're raising five children. I have always had a anti-slip bath mat in our tub. Then as my dad got older, he got one to keep himself from falling while showering. An anti-slip bath mat is a life saver. To make sure it stays that way, it has to be properly maintained.
A number of my customers have bath mats. When I clean their tubs, like I do at my house, I remove the mat, clean under it, and put it on the edge of the tub to dry, suction cup side up, when I'm done. So that the water does not wet their floors, I always place paper towel under the mat to catch the dripping water.
The suction cups...well they do just that; attach the mat to the tub so that it will not move under pressure. Unless moved, those suction cups do not release the water, and dirt that is released from our bodies during baths or showers. Standing water, no matter where it is, can become a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can lead to a buildup of bacteria. And no one I know needs that!
So to keep your anti-slip bath mat free from mold, mildew and bacteria, I suggest removing the bath mat after every use to allow the water under, and inside the suction cups of the mat, to run free. Then let the mat dry.
Cleaning the mat is a snap. You can use your bath tub cleaner or a mild dish soap (I do not recommend using bleach on the mat) to clean the mat. I use a toothbrush to clean around the suction cups but you can use any soft brush. Make sure you rinse your tub and its mat thoroughly, then hang it over the edge of the tub to dry before it is used again. I also recommend the mat be replaced after a few months and/or when it starts to fray. You don't want rubber in your drain.
While raising five children, our anti-slip bath mats have been a 'must have' in our home. And a number of my customers feel the same way, as they have mats in their houses as well. Keeping it cleaned is not a hard thing to do, but man is it important.
Happy Cleaning!
A number of my customers have bath mats. When I clean their tubs, like I do at my house, I remove the mat, clean under it, and put it on the edge of the tub to dry, suction cup side up, when I'm done. So that the water does not wet their floors, I always place paper towel under the mat to catch the dripping water.
The suction cups...well they do just that; attach the mat to the tub so that it will not move under pressure. Unless moved, those suction cups do not release the water, and dirt that is released from our bodies during baths or showers. Standing water, no matter where it is, can become a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can lead to a buildup of bacteria. And no one I know needs that!
So to keep your anti-slip bath mat free from mold, mildew and bacteria, I suggest removing the bath mat after every use to allow the water under, and inside the suction cups of the mat, to run free. Then let the mat dry.
Cleaning the mat is a snap. You can use your bath tub cleaner or a mild dish soap (I do not recommend using bleach on the mat) to clean the mat. I use a toothbrush to clean around the suction cups but you can use any soft brush. Make sure you rinse your tub and its mat thoroughly, then hang it over the edge of the tub to dry before it is used again. I also recommend the mat be replaced after a few months and/or when it starts to fray. You don't want rubber in your drain.
While raising five children, our anti-slip bath mats have been a 'must have' in our home. And a number of my customers feel the same way, as they have mats in their houses as well. Keeping it cleaned is not a hard thing to do, but man is it important.
Happy Cleaning!
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