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2torial #0444:
Learn2 Clean a
Bathroom (Continued)
 Choose your weapons--light
artillery
- The substances you use to clean should depend upon what you
have to clean: if you've a smooth-surfaced fiberglass shower stall
with no signs of mildew, a scrubdown with wetted baking soda may
be all the clean-up you need. An additional rinse with diluted
lemon juice can leave your bathroom sparkling, with zero caustic
chemicals to trouble you, or the environment. (If you're interested
in environmentally friendly cleaners, look for brands with animal-
or plant-based ingredients, such as citrus juice, baking soda,
vinegar, corn starch, kelp, cinnamon and lavender.)
- However, if you decide stronger stuff is called for, the next
step up is diluted ammonia, the original all-purpose cleaner.
A half-cup (125 milliliters) of ammonia in a gallon (four liters)
of water creates a good spongeable cleaner. You can also keep
the dilution in a spray bottle for handy touchups: it has the
added benefit of being a nifty glass cleaner as well. Be sure
to rinse off well afterwards, as ammonia can really irritate bare
skin. This approach is recommended only if mildew is not a problem
in your bathroom, because bleach is your main weapon against mildew
and it doesn't mix with ammonia (see Step
2).
- Other all-purpose cleaners are stronger still, although most
of them are formulated to battle household grime, not dried-on
soap scum--and they tend to leave streaks on glass and mirrors.
Read the labels carefully before using them: some can discolor
painted or varnished surfaces, or both.
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2
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