Have you ever walked into an unclean and smelly bathroom? You probably felt like using the restroom would leave you covered in germs. If you felt that way, then you were right. An unclean bathroom is susceptible to different types of disease-causing agents. Here are three important reasons to always keep your bathroom squeaky clean.
Why keep your bathroom clean:
The top reasons for ensure the lavatory is cleaned, as often as possible, are:
1. A clean washroom for a healthy family
Cleaning your bathroom is more than having an organized and fresh-smelling space. Ensuring that your powder room is clean at all times can help keep your family healthy.
If you don’t clean your bathroom, it will become home to many bacteria and viruses that cause diseases. Fortunately, cleaning your restroom is not too difficult. This task can take less than half an hour of your day. You only need a few minutes to wipe down surfaces and a few more to clean the toilet and behind it.
Use bacteria-killing solutions like vinegar and bleach to kill the harmful microorganisms in your bathroom. You must focus on areas like the toilet, sink, shower, and faucets. Understand, though, that vinegar won’t kill the COVID-19 virus.
The most common pathogens growing in bathrooms include stomach viruses like Norovirus and bacteria like E. Coli and salmonella. These pathogens can cause severe stomach upset, plus many other health problems. From nausea to vomiting and diarrhea, there can be terrible repercussions.
Among the dirtiest places in the bathroom are the toilet seat, shower curtain, and shower floor. It might also surprise you that your toothbrush isn’t as clean as it should be!
2. Minimize yucky smells
One of the signs of an unclean bathroom is a bad smell. There’s no getting around this point. You need to clean your bathroom every day to avoid bad smells.
Several things cause bad smells in bathrooms. In most instances, it will just be the high moisture content. People tend to store wet items in the bathroom. Apart from that, some people also store laundry there. Sooner or later, the laundry will start smelling musty and dirty. This is why you need to do your laundry regularly with washing machines as well.
Also, a clogged drain can cause household wastewater to back up, trapping nasty smells that spread through your home and make your living space uncomfortable.
Sewer line problems can be a reason for bad smell too. To remove them, pour baking soda down the drain, leave it for about 10 minutes, and then pour one cup of vinegar. One of the reasons causing plumbing issues is the wipes that snag on any imperfection in sewer pipes and create a mass that will grow to plug. Avoid flushing disposable wipes, even using so-called biodegradable flushable wet wipes or toilet paper.
If you don’t have time to clean your bathroom or do your laundry, you can find house cleaning services around you. However, before hiring, you need to review reviews and ensure that you hire a reputable company that delivers good services.
3. Prevent mold
Mold can become a serious issue if you don’t clean your bathroom regularly. You must always ensure that your lavatory is clean and dry.
You also need to ensure that there is enough airflow in the washroom. This can be a bit tricky because of the current trend of sealing up homes to make them more energy-efficient. You must avoid sealing up your bathroom to the extent of no airflow.
A good way to let air in is to open your windows during the day. This will get rid of the problem of moisture buildup, and it will help you prevent mold.
Remember, mold thrives in warm and damp spaces and can quickly spread to other parts of your home. It’s essential to avoid mold since it’s associated with several health risks, particularly for members of your family who suffer from respiratory issues. Allergens in the home can also be toxic.
A few last words on keeping your bathroom clean
These are some benefits of cleaning your powder room, ensuite, or similar. This is one of the most frequently used rooms in any home, and it’s crucial to ensure that it’s clean at all times.
If you don’t clean your bathroom regularly, it can make your whole family sick. There are lots of disease-causing bacteria that can make its way into the home if you are not careful.
Looking to make the most out of this room? Try these bathroom finishing touches.
As you pointed out, remaining healthy is the main reason to keep bathrooms clean.
Indeed. Thanks Peggy. I read your hub about carrots today and marveled at how many different ways of using carrots there are!
Cleaning is therapeutic for me. Having things clean is even better!
There’s something so satisfying about looking out at a clean room!
All very good points, Christy. Clean bathrooms are very important for good health.
Yes, and since the pandemic started I’ve definitely been sanitizing and doing an overall clean of the house more.