Help me keep my bathroom clean!

[Anonymous]

Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

[Anonymous]

That’s weird

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

Hair spray is basically glue. It attracts everything to it and mold and mildew love it as well.

Clean it all with something aggressive, either ammonia based or acid based like Lime Away, or even rubbing alcohol (NOT the 91% stuff though).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

Hair spray is basically glue. It attracts everything to it and mold and mildew love it as well.

Clean it all with something aggressive, either ammonia based or acid based like Lime Away, or even rubbing alcohol (NOT the 91% stuff though).

Any tips for keeping it at bay? I’m so fed up I’m considering using my finishing spray outdoors for the summer! (I’m not even kidding!)

[Anonymous]

A Clorox Wipe each day keeps the grime away.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

Hair spray is basically glue. It attracts everything to it and mold and mildew love it as well.

Clean it all with something aggressive, either ammonia based or acid based like Lime Away, or even rubbing alcohol (NOT the 91% stuff though).

Any tips for keeping it at bay? I’m so fed up I’m considering using my finishing spray outdoors for the summer! (I’m not even kidding!)

Good idea.
And after a good cleaning, use paper towel with some rubbing alcohol for small, every few days, cleaning up use. Keep water splatter wiped up with hand towel.

It's the hair spray gunk though, and possible powdery makeup overuse, that's causing the grime.
Could be mildew also, but a good cleaning, and cutting back on bar soap use, will fix that right up. Bar soap is terrible for feeding mildew.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

Hair spray is basically glue. It attracts everything to it and mold and mildew love it as well.

Clean it all with something aggressive, either ammonia based or acid based like Lime Away, or even rubbing alcohol (NOT the 91% stuff though).

Any tips for keeping it at bay? I’m so fed up I’m considering using my finishing spray outdoors for the summer! (I’m not even kidding!)

Good idea.
And after a good cleaning, use paper towel with some rubbing alcohol for small, every few days, cleaning up use. Keep water splatter wiped up with hand towel.

It's the hair spray gunk though, and possible powdery makeup overuse, that's causing the grime.
Could be mildew also, but a good cleaning, and cutting back on bar soap use, will fix that right up. Bar soap is terrible for feeding mildew.

I think it’s the spray which then gets damp when the shower is on, and then collects dust particles. So frustrating!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

Hair spray is basically glue. It attracts everything to it and mold and mildew love it as well.

Clean it all with something aggressive, either ammonia based or acid based like Lime Away, or even rubbing alcohol (NOT the 91% stuff though).

Any tips for keeping it at bay? I’m so fed up I’m considering using my finishing spray outdoors for the summer! (I’m not even kidding!)

Good idea.
And after a good cleaning, use paper towel with some rubbing alcohol for small, every few days, cleaning up use. Keep water splatter wiped up with hand towel.

It's the hair spray gunk though, and possible powdery makeup overuse, that's causing the grime.
Could be mildew also, but a good cleaning, and cutting back on bar soap use, will fix that right up. Bar soap is terrible for feeding mildew.

I think it’s the spray which then gets damp when the shower is on, and then collects dust particles. So frustrating!

Now imagine that spray in your lungs when you breathe it in.

[Anonymous]

This happens to me too. We moved into a house with old bathrooms, 1940s era, and the tile has long ago lost its sheen. Every time I wipe the floor I get a bunch of dust, hair and grime. I think it’s my hair shedding, and just general dust.

[Anonymous]

This might not make a noticeable difference but I would stop swiffering. Just use a rag on the stick if you want. It can’t help to add a coating of whatever they coat the swiffer pads with.

Then you need something to cut the hairspray, and you need an effective mechanical strategy.

If you have ceramic tile, I would use hot water and mr clean with a spin mop. The spin mop is good for scrubbing. Anywhere that still feels bumpy, hit with rubbing alcohol and a scrubby sponge like a scrub daddy.

[Anonymous]

If you are in Virginia, you call Nugent and Sons to look at your bathroom vent. If you do not have a bathroom vent, you want one installed. Additionally, they can put in on a timer system:

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You buy the timer system and an electrician can install it. (They have electricians).

The HVAC guy will measure the size of your bathroom and figure out the proper strength Exhaust Fan to dehumidify everything so that it does not stick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This happens to me too. We moved into a house with old bathrooms, 1940s era, and the tile has long ago lost its sheen. Every time I wipe the floor I get a bunch of dust, hair and grime. I think it’s my hair shedding, and just general dust.

Neat little tidbit, much of a household's dust is human skin that has been shed.

[Anonymous]

I don’t use any hair products but have the same issue. Use a Clorox wipe on the tank etc daily. I don’t have a vent but it has a window

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Help! It seems no matter what I do, my bathroom is perpetually covered in a film of product and hair, dust and debris!

I only use a light finishing spray, and sparingly at that. I vacuum probably never other day, use a Swiffer around the toilet and in the corners, and wash by hand on my knees every week, but it’s still covered in crud! The funny thing is, I never see this film, or hair, or dusty film at anyone else’s house—even my friend who is a slob! Her bathroom always looks cleaner than mine even when I can tell she hasn’t cleaned it and no, she doesn’t have cleaners.

What am I doing wrong and why does my room seem to attract so much grime? Is it the finishing spray? What can I do?

Hair spray is basically glue. It attracts everything to it and mold and mildew love it as well.

Clean it all with something aggressive, either ammonia based or acid based like Lime Away, or even rubbing alcohol (NOT the 91% stuff though).

Any tips for keeping it at bay? I’m so fed up I’m considering using my finishing spray outdoors for the summer! (I’m not even kidding!)

You might do this for a bit just to see if it is indeed the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This might not make a noticeable difference but I would stop swiffering. Just use a rag on the stick if you want. It can’t help to add a coating of whatever they coat the swiffer pads with.

Then you need something to cut the hairspray, and you need an effective mechanical strategy.

If you have ceramic tile, I would use hot water and mr clean with a spin mop. The spin mop is good for scrubbing. Anywhere that still feels bumpy, hit with rubbing alcohol and a scrubby sponge like a scrub daddy.

This also. Those things are sooooo nasty. If using a Swiffer type mop, just get some strong cloth or paper towels for it and use plain water or rubbing alcohol to clean.