This year has been a long year of stay-at-home life. Since we spend more time at home than before the coronavirus pandemic, it is natural that more dirt is accumulated in various parts of the house than usual. At the end of this year, I would like to thoroughly clean this dirt, but what points should I pay attention to when cleaning? We asked Mr. Takashi Harai, also known as “Dr.

I think that the most troublesome things to clean your house are the "bath", the "kitchen sink", and the "around the gas in the kitchen", but this time I asked for tips that specialize in "bath".

What are the “sponge + α” items and tips for cleaning from Dr. Sponge? ?

First of all, Mr. Harai explained the things that tend to be dirty in the bath and the points to be careful about when cleaning.

"The area around the bath is a place where various types of dirt such as hot water scale, soap scum, water scale, etc. are likely to occur. There are a wide variety of materials that are used, so it is a good idea to use different cleaning items depending on the location and material of the bath.

In addition, the scale and soap scum on the bathtub can be cleaned by rubbing with a sponge, but the floor is uneven, so if you rub it, the non-woven fabric pills will quickly form. It is also effective to use a brush that fits on uneven surfaces.

Furthermore, it is difficult to reach the top of the ceiling and walls, so if you use a long-handled sponge specifically for the bathroom, you can clean it without using a step stool." (Mr. Harai, Sponge Doctor)

He also told me about the mirror in the bathroom that never seemed to clean and the drain that was always clogged.

"It is difficult to remove the water scale on the mirror with a normal sponge. For this reason, it is better to polish it with a polishing sheet for polishing mirrors and let it dry. Also, if you do not dry it again, It is also recommended to use a squeegee or wipes to wipe off the water stains.

Furthermore, dirt tends to accumulate in the drain, so it is a good idea to use a drain cleaner to clean it on a daily basis.” (Mr. Harai, Dr. Sponge)

Especially when it comes to bath cleaning, the item you choose will affect the finish! ?

According to Mr. Harai, it is important to "dry" the area around the bath.

"There are all conditions (humidity, temperature, nutrients) for mold to grow around the bath, but the trick is to avoid it as much as possible when cleaning. It's quite difficult, but after cleaning or taking a bath, it will be easier to dry if you use a squeegee to remove moisture from the walls and floors. I guess.

Also, I think it's a good idea to try to clean the "invisible parts" on a daily basis, not just during the main cleaning. According to the instruction manual, remove the parts that can be removed and clean them... You can also prevent mold by hanging items such as cleaning items and bath tubs on hooks and floating them in the bathroom. It takes time and effort, but I think that by doing this, you can spend your time in the bath comfortably in the new year.

There are various types of bath cleaning products, such as sponges, brushes, and "mirror descaling removers," that are suitable for each type of dirt and material. If you use them, you can remove the dirt, and I think that cleaning itself will be fun.” (Mr. Harai, Dr. Sponge)

Hearing Mr. Harai's story, I sighed, "Isn't it beautiful if I don't do that much?" I thought it would be a comfortable and hygienic bath. Please take some time out of the year and try cleaning your bathroom!