Zero-Waste Plastic-Free Bathroom Cleaning

Posted by Dmitri Kara on November 29, 2021 in Cleaning Tips, Going Green

You must know that sinking feeling when you have a full bathtub, and the muddy water starts to fill up? It’s a nightmare we all abhor, but first things first. 

How can you clean your bathroom time after time without sending rubbish to landfills? Is that even possible? 

In this guide at Go Cleaners London, we wrap up the zero-waste cleaning tips on how to keep your bathroom looking great without contributing to landfill waste or releasing toxic chemicals into the environment. 

Let’s find out what works for you and your bathroom, so let’s get started, shall we?

How Often Should We Clean The Bathroom?

Most experts say that once a week is more than enough for regular household dust, mould, and mildew, but many think they can skip the chore and use disposable products or not clean the bathroom at all. 

Unfortunately, most miss out on an important part of zero waste living: keeping your home clean, fresh, and germ-free without tossing cleaning supplies as rubbish. 

Maybe you want to clean yours or maybe you want to get your deposit as part of DIY tenancy cleaning, for professional help, look into our services:

• One-off deep cleaning;
• Regular cleaning;
• End of tenancy cleaning.

Supplies for Zero-waste Bathroom Cleaning

So, how do you get the surfaces in your kitchen 5-star clean? For the purpose you need:

• Washing liquid.
• Soda bicarbonate.
• A spray mixture of two parts white vinegar, one part water, and whatever citrus peel you have on hand to make it smell lovely. 
• A good scrubbing brush. 
• Use old muslin or other textiles (they buff everything up nicely).
• Avoid hazardous cleaning products at all costs.

Minimalist Bathroom Cleaning 

Zero waste cleaning has everything to do with being a minimalist.

One common thing we all agree on for sure is those stubborn, greasy spots that refuse to come out, no matter how much scrubbing and elbow grease we put into them. Usually, there’s one thing that helps. 

It takes minimum effort and supplies to mix, but sure does work wonders. A quick rinse with some normal tap water will suffice most of the time. 

You can reduce the use of plastic by refilling washing liquid at your local zero-waste store. It saves money and minimises pollution of oceans and rivers from waste disposal that comes with single-use bottles and products. 

However, a downside may be keeping an excess stock of bottles waiting for something bad to happen before being recycled – luckily, there are ways around this! If you don’t mind wasting some time or cash, buy in bulk 5L bottles instead!

Read: The Deep-Cleaning House Checklist to Follow & Room-by-room Chores

Cleaning Bathroom Sinks

• Fill them with hot water. 
• Pour dishwashing detergent around the bathtub or kitchen sink.
• Scrub it into grime.
• Clean off any problematic spots. 
• Using bicarbonate soda, mix a bit more than just plain old vinegar because this will kill bacteria. It also helps you get rid of outside odours without having harsh chemicals near your skin.

Cleaning Bathroom Grout

• If you want the best results, apply three parts of bicarbonate of soda mixed with one part hot water. 
• Leave it to settle for 15 minutes before scrubbing off any dirt or stubborn stains using a toothbrush! 

Avoid Clogged Drainage

To prevent:

• Boil water once a week. 
• Pour half of it down the drain. 
• Wait a few minutes.
• Add the rest. 

If a blockage occurs, use a special sink unblocker to remove it.

Read: The Nuisances of Clogged Up Drains and How to Prevent This from Happening

Cleaning Shower Doors

Cleaning the shower door track can be a laborious task, comments MoveOutMates.co.uk. Here are some tips the experts had to share:

• Use an appropriate brush for a thorough clean. 
• Leave no residue left behind on your screen from the previous scrub! 
• Use vinegar because of its acidic properties. 
• Flush with warm water after applying vinegar solution. 
• Wipe down when done flushing or rinse off if desired. 

Shower doors are prone to a build-up of soap if not cleaned regularly. To prevent: 

• Use a liquid shower gel or cream. 
• Mix dishwasher detergent with a vinegar solution and/or hot water. 
• Wait 10 minutes after rinsing off the door panel 
• Dry thoroughly using clean towels so that there will be less risk of future deposits building again.

To prevent limescale, use your homemade vinegar spray on the taps and showerhead. We should note that soaking their head in acetic acid will eliminate any corrosion build-up inside.

Eco-cleaning WC’s

• Do you need to clean your toilet bowl before having company? 
• But you don’t have any cleaner on hand? 

Because of the harmful chemicals in off-the-shelf cleaners, families with younger children are especially cautious about using popular household detergents. Many businesses strive for more “green” products, but these eco-friendly cleaners are often more expensive.

How About Cleaning Mirrors & Glass?

Tips from professional glass cleaners Shiny:

• Use your all-purpose vinegar spray to shine up mirrors.
• Use a damp cloth for toothpaste marks. 
• Spray your mirrors and glass.
• Wipe off with an old muslin or clean, dry clothing.

DIY Zero-Waste Toilet Cleaner

Let’s be honest; nobody enjoys cleaning toilets? So, here is a recipe that you will thoroughly enjoy:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Citric Acid
• 3 cups baking soda

Instructions:

• Combine citric and baking soda in a quart mason jar and store somewhere dry.
• To clean the toilet, pour a few tablespoons into a bowl, let it bubble for a few minutes, and then scrub.
• Make sure you only use the cleaning in your bowl and not your tank.
• Spray the entire toilet with white vinegar.
• Cover the top, cover, seat, underneath the seat, and the area around the base. 
• Allow it time to rest.

If you have hot water and want to get rid of the stains, this is an excellent option. It helps remove odours from stinky bathrooms with its natural cleaning potential as well, comment experts at Complete Home Filtration.

Use Homemade Cleansers

DIY home cleaners are made by whatever you have at home but must be appropriate for children, pets, and yourself. If in a hurry and have to clean a toilet, using a DIY solution means you won’t have to go to the store.

Try this recipe for cleaning the toilet in a safe, eco-friendly, and time-efficient way:

• Spray some washing liquid into the toilet.
• Scrub it with a trusty brush.
• Wipe down any surrounding areas, 
• Make sure not to miss a spot! 

If things look especially dirty or greasy, throw in some citric acid (just about 1/2 teaspoon). It should help cut through all that gunk, so you can flush better without worrying about clogs. 

You can always make your bathroom smell decent with a few simple steps. You need is toilet paper, baking soda, and a deodorizing ball designed for human waste.

DIY Zero-Waste Bathroom Cleaner

But suppose it’s not available where you live or just too difficult. In that case, this homemade recipe might be worth trying out on your own at home before resorting to store-bought products which contain harmful chemicals.

• Put liquid Castile soap in a bowl and brush clean with a toilet brush.
• Let it sit.
• Use a wash cloth to clean the entire toilet.
• Flush toilet.
• Close lid. 

Put liquid Castile soap in a bowl 

The first recipe on our list utilises Castile soap is the Castile toilet cleaner. 

Brush Clean With A Toilet Brush & Let Sit

The natural, vegetable-based detergent will remove dirt and stains while being non-toxic and biodegradable; there are both liquid forms as well a bar variety available for your convenience! 

You can also customise what essential oil scent you want with lemon since it smells good, not only cleans but also keeps away animals from getting close when cleaning – so no worries about that pesky cat knocking over those dishes again.

Use One Wash Cloth To Clean The Entire Toilet

• Fold a towel in half and wipe the top and seat clean. 
• Fold it in half again to wipe beneath the seat. 
• Repeat the technique to clean the toilet’s rim and base.
• Utilise a clean area for each procedure step and only dirty one towel. 
• Toss it in the laundry. 

Watch the guide:

Flush Toilet & Close Lid 

Easy pee-z. Ha!

The Zero-Waste Way, Remarks

In general, it is great to be environmentally aware of what products you consume. It goes without saying that if you may need affordable goods like these but at the same time care about mother nature, then the zero waste lifestyle is the thing for you!

Learn: What Is Hot Water Extraction in the Cleaning Industry?

More people cut down on waste and join the movement, as it makes all the difference to clean a bathroom using zero-waste methods. We all know that there is a ton of junk in the bathroom, and this means you have lots of options for how you can create less rubbish. 

You could reuse cleaning products or buy refillable bottles, we could even switch to eco & green office cleaning, so our buying habits don’t affect the environment as much. The easiest way to do this might be by investing in some reusable cotton rounds,  which will save you money over time! 

Here’s a great video with more zero-waste bathroom cleaning tips

Let’s try making one small change together – let’s stop wasting plastic toothbrushes because they’re single-use items with no recycling option!