KEY PRO TIPS
- Clients check for a clean toilet to serve as the main indicator of a job well done.
- Make sure to gently use a pumice stone or scouring stick on old and stubborn stains.
KEY PRO TIPS
You probably won't be surprised by this, but toilets are on the top of everyone's "hardest to clean" list. Whether it be because of the tough stains, harsher chemicals, or extra scrubbing, knowing how to clean toilets is extremely important. So we've asked some professional cleaning business owners for their inputs on cleaning toilets, and what they do to impress their clients with how clean their toilets look. They'll teach you how to:
Get some toilet cleaning tips and learn the best way to clean toilets. Start cleaning like a pro today!
"Cleaning a toilet – what could be easier, right? Wrong. Toilets are one of the top 3 cleaning complaints any maid service owner will likely receive" - Regina DeCorte
RELOCATE ITEMS NEAR THE TOILET
Safety always comes first, so the first step is to move all items from the top of the tank and base of the toilet to a safe area. Items can include: tissue boxes, room deodorizer sprays, and even the toilet plunger! Get them away from the toilet and to a safe area, where they won't accidentally fall or get knocked down. Then pop on a pair of safety goggles and disposable gloves to keep eyes and hands protected.
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL
Make sure the items you relocated at the beginning are clean and then return them to their original spots. Add a nice finishing touch by creasing the toilet tissue in the wall mounted dispenser into a triangle. This will give it a hotel-style look and says "a job well done" to our clients.
Clients will often arrive home, go straight into the bathroom and check the base of the toilet to see whether it’s been properly cleaned. If any residual dirt is found it can set off a chain reaction of further inspection and complaints about the rest of the home cleaning. If you get the toilet cleaned correctly, you’re less likely to hear complaints about other areas of the home.
HOW CLEAN TOILETS AT ANNIE AT YOUR SERVICE
First identify if the toilet has hard water, lime, or rust stains. This will determine which of the following steps to take.
FOR TOILETS WITHOUT HARD WATER, LIME, OR RUST STAINS
Mostly, it’s a matter of cleanliness and hygiene, but proper cleaning of your toilet on a regular basis will make it last longer, especially if hard water is an issue in your area. The use of paper towels or a dedicated color coded microfiber cloth will prevent cross contamination throughout your home.
First identify if the toilet has hard water, lime, or rust stains. This will determine which of the following steps to take.
FOR TOILETS WITHOUT HARD WATER, LIME, OR RUST STAINS
Mostly, it’s a matter of cleanliness and hygiene, but proper cleaning of your toilet on a regular basis will make it last longer, especially if hard water is an issue in your area. The use of paper towels or a dedicated color coded microfiber cloth will prevent cross contamination throughout your home.
TOOLS WE USE
Microfiber Products Recommended