Bathroom Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Bathrooms today aren't just a room that serves a function they are also somewhere to relax after a hard day at work or running around after a young family. As this is the case, it's important to maintain and care for your bathroom by following our tips for cleaning and maintenance to keep your bathroom in tip top shape.

Melamine, vinyl and foil wrapped doors.

Occasional marks, can in most case be removed with a soft damp cloth. More persistent marks can be removed using a non-silicone based furniture cleaner. Hot soapy water should be avoided. Once the mark is removed, the area should be wiped over with a damp cloth to remove any excess and dried with a soft clean cloth. You should never use solvent or an abrasive used as permanent damage to the finish could take place.
 
High gloss doors.

Care must be taken not to use a cleaning product that does not contain aggressive substances like acetone, alcohol, bleach. As those components could seriously damage the surface of the door. It would be best to use soft cotton or micro fiber cloth with only water and a soft soap (containing a maximum 1% of liquid soap). 
 
Carcass components.

Do not use polish on any surfaces. A damp cloth with soapy water will clean off most marks and spills. Bleaches, scoring pads and multi-surface cleaners should also not be used as the can cause permanent damage. 
 
Drawers, runners, door hinges.

These should be wiped out with a soft damp soapy cloth and wiped dry with a soft cloth as necessary. The roller runners and hinges are lubricated and should not be cleaned with a degreasing agent as this will affect the action of the moving parts. Never lean on partially of fully opened doors and drawers in order to gain access to the units. The hinges are specified to adequately support the weight of the door, plus small additional weights such as wire accessories. It is advised that once your bathroom has been installed you check every six months that all screws on the hinges are tight.
 
Worktops.

Although the worktop is hard wearing, sharp objects will scratch and excessive heat will scorch the surface. Care should be taken not to drop any heavy objects onto the worktop as the surface may crack. For cleaning, a damp soapy cloth will clean most spills. Bleaches, scouring pads and multi-surface cleaners should not be used. Corrosive liquids and make-up should be wiped off immediately. Any spillages should be wiped up.
 
Taps and other metal objects.

The taps, shower enclosure trims and other metal objects in your bathroom are plated metal and as such they should never be cleaned with abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals. Always use a damp cloth to wipe them down, then dry with a soft cloth.
 
Temperature and humidity.

Avoid excessive change in temperature and humidity. Always try to ensure adequate ventilation.
 
General care, spillages and splashes.
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Any spillages or splashes of water should not be allowed to lie on any surface. All spillages and splashes should be wiped dry, failure to do so may shorten the life expectancy of your bathroom, which will ultimately mean repairs and damage. Bathrooms by nature are very humid and moist which is an ideal place for mold to develop, this is why it's important to maintain ventilation and keep things as dry as possible.