Banish germs and bacteria by refreshing these everyday bathroom items.
Be honest: When’s the last time you looked at your exhaust fan?
And how often should you replace bathroom rugs?
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Our list of most-forgotten cleaning tasks will have your space sparkling from top to bottom.
Hairbrushes and Combs
Your hairbrush harbors a lot more than just hair.
Pull excess hair out of your brushes daily, and shampoo your hairbrush at least once a month.
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To clean, add a few drops of shampoo to warm water and swirl the mixture until suds form.
Submerge the bristles in the water.
Use a clean toothbrush to scrub near the base of the bristles.
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you’re free to use the same method for cleaning combs.
If it’s machine-washable, toss your mat in with some bath towels and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
If your mat’s lost its tag, follow ourguide to cleaning every bang out of bath mat.
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Toilet Brushes
Toilet brushes have one of the dirtiest jobs of all, and they often go uncleaned.
After an hour, remove and rinse with hot water.
Putting a clean toilet brush into a grimy holder will defeat your hard work.
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Alternatively, you’re free to use a disinfecting wipe to easily clean toilet handles and seats.
First, remove the lid.
If there’s still soap in the container, temporarily pour the contents into another container.
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Mix warm water and a few drops of dish soap to wash a glass or plastic soap dispenser.
For built-up residue, scrub using a clean toothbrush.
Hand-wash the pump with warm, soapy water, using a toothpick to remove clogs if necessary.
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For quick wipe-downs between deep cleans, simply grab a disinfecting wipe.
It typically has a shelf life of 24 to 36 months.
After that, it starts losing potency, so there’s no reason for you to hold onto it.
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Be sure to read the labels for the safest methods of disposal.
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