Wondering how
to properly clean your bathroom with microfiber and without chemical cleansers?
These instructions will tell you how to do it with a single cloth! This is
Green Cleaning at its simplest.
Before you
start, try to get rid of any stray hairs. You can use your microfiber cloth dry
to rally them up and then brush the cloth out into the garbage. You don't have
to do this, but I hate dealing with hair when I'm cleaning - especially if it's
wet and stuck to my cloth.
Start with the
Dusting
- Using the
microfiber cloth DRY, dust anything that needs it (eg., lights, sconces,
knick-knacks, etc.)
- Shake or
brush the cloth off well into the toilet or garbage
- If you have a
microfiber Dusting Mitt, obviously you can use it instead. Use the
Dusting Mitt DRY.
Move on to
Mirrors and Windows
- Clean the
mirror first. I like to spray or splash a small amount of water onto the mirror
and then just wipe it clean with the microfiber Cloth.
- For dirtier
mirrors, dampen one side of the microfiber cloth, clean the mirror with the
damp side and then wipe with a dry side. The drier the cloth, the less streaks
on the mirror.
- If you have a
Window Cloth, use it instead of the microfiber cloth. For a streak-free
shine, clean dirty surface first with a moist microfiber Cloth, then polish
with the Window Cloth. On less dirty surfaces, simply spray water on the
surface and polish with the dry Window Cloth.
- Clean your
windows the same way as you just cleaned the mirror.
TIP: If you have a screen
on your window, you can dust it with either a dry microfiber Cloth or a
microfiber Dusting Mitt. The Dusting Mitt is a little more plush and will get
into the wee screen holes.
Countertops and
Sinks
- Dampen the
entire microfiber cloth and fold it in half and then in half again (to get 8
cleaning sides)
- Remove
everything from the top of the counter, wiping them clean as you do so.
- Then wipe
down the entire countertop, sink, faucet and fixtures. I usually use the cloth
quite damp to begin with and then wring it out and wipe everything as dry as
possible.
- If used flat
(not balled up) a microfiber cloth will pick up all the dirt and bacteria in
and around your sink. By wringing it out well and giving everything a final
"drying" wipe, you'll soak up most of the excess water where bacteria
likes to grow.
- Continue down
the front and sides of the cabinet, including the cabinet knobs.
Remember, you can stop and rinse the cloth out at
any time. If it gets especially dirty, use a small amount of dish soap to clean
it.
Tub and Shower
The beauty of
cleaning without chemicals is that you can do it any time you're in the tub or
shower. Wipe everything down with a wet microfiber cloth just before you get
out and your tub/shower is clean and ready for the next person.
- Starting at
the wall furthest away from the shower head/faucet, wipe down the entire wall
from top to bottom. If the wall is wet, you may want to wring the cloth out
occasionally as it doesn't work as well if it is too full of water.
- Continue
making your way around the tub, paying special attention to the grout.
Microfiber works very well on grout.
- As you get
closer and closer to the faucet and bottom of the walls, you might notice that
the cloth will drag more - letting you know where there is more soap scum or
mineral build-up.
- Microfiber
cloths works wonderfully on glass shower doors. If there is substantial soap
scum build up, it may take several cleanings with the cloth to get rid of it
and you may want to invest in a bottle of the Descaler. For streak-free
glass doors, follow the instructions for mirror and window cleaning above.
- Remember to
wipe out the soap dish/shelf. Change cleaning sides or give the cloth a good
rinse after cleaning the soap dish before continuing.
- Wring the
cloth out really well one more time, and go over the faucets and chrome.
- Re-fold the
cloth and using a fresh surface clean the tub, starting with the part furthest
from the faucet. As with the walls, you will have no trouble identifying where
there is more build-up, and when it is clean, just by how easily the cloth
moves across the surface.
- It's not
necessary, but I usually give the cloth another good wringing out quickly wipe
any moisture off the walls and tub.
Cleaning the
Floor
If your
bathroom is small or you just want to spot clean it, rinse the microfiber cloth
out after cleaning the tub, wring it out well, and clean the floor. This works
well for all flooring type, and if it's well wrung out there will be next to no
moisture, residue or streaks left behind.
Toilet Cleaning
After cleaning
the floor, rinse your microfiber cloth out well with hot water and a little
dish soap.
Apart from all the about detailed guidance for cleaning, KateMacnaughton, the author further give a tip below : Pour a large bowl of water into the
toilet. This will force most of the water out of the toilet bowl, and make it
easier to clean it thoroughly.
- Starting with
a clean side of the cloth, wipe the top and sides of the water tank. Then,
clean the top and bottom of the toilet seat, and up the sides of the toilet
bowl. Lastly, the rim and interior of the toilet bowl. Don't forget under the
rim too!
- The Norwex
Enviro (microfiber) Cloth has a silver agent woven into it that kills bacteria,
but remember, it takes 3-4 hours for the silver agent in the Enviro Cloth to
kill the bacteria. I recommend rinsing it out well with dish soap and waiting a
few hours before using the cloth after cleaning your toilet. If your microfiber
cloth is not Norwex, it doesn't have the silver agent and will not kill
bacteria.
