Oh wow, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support and for spending a few minutes of your day here with me. I appreciate you. :-)
My mother was an excellent housekeeper but when my dad left when I was 11 years old she didn't have time to clean anymore as she was too focused on making money to help us survive. So I started cleaning our house on my own and ended up starting my own cleaning business at 19. I will say that I have learned so much from my cleaning clients about cleaning -- some of them are real neatniks and showed me things to clean that I didn't even think about!! Others have showed me how to clean certain things in a different way that I never thought about. My parents are now in their 80s and I have a house cleaner for them but make time when I visit to get all the deep clean stuff done for them -- my mom still insists and still does clean her own house between the bimonthly cleanings but she can't see too well anymore(but don't tell her that!) My best friend is one of those that wasn't taught to clean as a child and for the first part of her adult life was pretty darn messy and she would keep asking me for advice. Now we laugh because she's pretty darn clean.
What a great story of learning by doing. I love that you jumped in at 11 and took over the house cleaning to relieve your mom of those duties. What a wonderful daughter you are. And I'm so proud of you for taking the skills you learned and starting a business from them. Way to go Tina! 👏👏👏
I am one that is not a house cleaner by trade. I adore learning from you how to best clean my own house and how to maintain it. You make it so easy and simple with your tips. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks, LindyTN. If we have a roof over our heads we have to clean what is underneath it - and that goes for all places, large and small, apartments and homes. Cleaning should be a natural part of every day, not some grueling thing that feels like punishment. Thanks for watching and for helping me leave the world a cleaner place. 😍
So knowledgeable, intelligent, and generous. I truly appreciate how smart and effective all the tips are. I have learned things here that I never knew in over half a century on this rock.
Just discovered your channel, but am SO glad I did! I'm learning so many new things. I especially love the piece about not being taught to clean as a kid, but it's never too late to learn. I teach my kids to use that growth mindset - "I don't know how to do this YET, but I can learn!" I have always beat myself up for not being a 'naturally clean' person, but I never knew how to do it before! Thank you so much for your kind words and guidance. Your tone is informative and passionate, but not condescending. I can't wait to watch more.
You sound like a great parent, I love the growth mindset. Everyone starts somewhere with their cleaning journey, and it's never too late to learn. Thanks for watching. 💛
Oh my goodness. There is a joke here at Savvy Cleaner that when I die, I will be buried with my Swiffer Duster and my OXO Deep Cleaning Brushes. I have them with me most ALL of the time. LOL. Note: They sell them in orange amzn.to/310RHgP and blue amzn.to/3CXX1yM. The Orange ones we use for toilets, window sill ledges, the bottom seal of the shower doors, etc. The blue ones we use in the kitchen only. (This prevents cross-contamination while on the job.
I'm not a cleaner by trade and I also wasn't taught how to clean when I was younger. I love cleaning and chemistry so I'm interested in what products you should use on certain surfaces to get the best result and why it works etc. I've learned so much from watching your videos :)
Thanks for chiming in and for joining us here. No need to be a professional, everyone can clean their own spaces. And these daily tips will keep you from spending more if you do hire a professional since they won't have as much work to do. Thanks for watching.
LOL. You, and a kabillion other people. Cleaning is one of those must do chores that will be with us til the day we leave the planet. May I introduce you to gratitude cleaning? th-cam.com/video/Whi4PbwejAE/w-d-xo.html If you try it, let me know, I'd be eager to hear how it works for you. :-)
As a professional house cleaner I’ve learned so much from watching your channel and I really do appreciate you so thank you so much. The way I’ve learned how to clean toilets is spray them top to bottom with Lysol spray and then pee enzyme and let it sit while I clean the sink and the shower. And then for the inside I use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner a dryer sheet and a glove I don’t like using toilet boll brushes because I don’t feel like they clean as well and then once I’m done I wash my hand in case I get any water on my hand.
Hi Theresa, thank you for your kind words and for watching the channel. It's true there are several products and a range of techniques one can use to clean a toilet. I love that you are sensitive to making sure the toilet is actually clean. High five for being thorough. 👍👍👍
Like Ann I’m not a professional cleaner & wasn’t taught a lot on how to clean. (Ex. We did use Comet in our bathtubs, but no one ever mentioned or knew about how yellow/green sponges could scratch. ) I’ve learned and continue to learn so much of what I was never taught and tips on what little I was from you and your channel. As Thanksgiving is this week I just wanted to say (again) how thankful I am for you, your channel and all the wisdom shared here. Happy Thanksgiving!
Wonder where my first comment is. Do you need to approve them before they get posted? I was curious what your thoughts were of a cleaning product. Thank you! I learn so much from you and still need to learn in my 60’s! 😊
Hi Sherri, I'm so glad you're here. I'm not sure where your first comment is either. Comments on the channel are flagged for profanity only. Those do need to be approved as ours is a G-rated, family friendly channel. And sure, I can help you find an answer, what cleaning product are you thinking about using?
Hello I have a question: we bought our first home a year ago and I have the same toilet brush as you, everytime I am cleaning under the rim, gunk comes down. What chemicals or product can I use to finally break down whatever is under there for good once and for all ? I was never taught anything about how to do this
Hi. Please forgive my late response. If you haven't resolved your issue, take a look at this curved bowl brush for cleaning under the rim:amzn.to/46qu9Pk (paid link). It works great. Thank you so much for being here. 🙂
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you so much for replying to me! I have 2 great brushes but the issue is there is some kind of buildup under the rim. We have even used metal scrubbers and tried to get it off, we got a good amount but not all of it. I was wondering if there is a product strong enough that will break it down as I’m disabled and struggle with it.
Thank you for your tips. I saw that you use OrdoBan for outer surfaces. What about the inside? Comet? I do not mix comet and bleach (hazard); but what do you think of merely using 1/4 Cup of bleach in the toilet water for weekly in toilet cleaning? I usually start with a small swish, let it sit about 5 minute, then swish to clean it. Is this causing any problems?
If you do a daily quick scrub your toilet won't need bleach. The key is to never use stronger chemicals than is required for the job at hand. If your toilet needs a strong acid (like the image in the thumbnail then go ahead and use it.) After your toilet is clean, just cleaning it once a day. th-cam.com/video/3oiSsip7E9w/w-d-xo.html And thank you for not mixing cleaning chemicals. You are wise. 👍
I was wondering about how difficult it is to clean around the toilet hinges with a bidet installed. Thanks, Angela. I'd like to have one installed but ease of cleaning, for me, is an important consideration
I have several children and I understand the concern about cost of chemicals. We use a product called Simix and that is non-toxic totally and with the germ meter sensor they use it totally kills germs safer than many toxic chemicals, and it doesn't smell. So for us that several children it's not that the toilet doesn't need to be cleaned but trying to keep ahead of the germ count like you would want to keep ahead of the algae levels in the pool and not let them blossom so we don't want to let odors blossom before we address them. Probably another factor for me is military boot camp where 70 men were in a barracks and they were clean twice a day top to bottom because it not only kept the germ counts down but it also helped people pay attention to detail respect the areas they used.
Speaking of dish soap for cleaning toilets: I am sensitive to chemicals and scents, so I prefer less harsh diy cleaners, such as baking soda, peroxide, vinegar, castile soap - but my go-to is definitely Dawn detergent (“the blue stuff”). I keep a spray bottle of water with a dribble of Dawn in both the kitchen and in the bathroom. *I do add a couple of spritzes of Mrs Meyer’s all purpose cleaner in Honeysuckle to the bathroom bottle to give it a pleasant but light scent. (I can’t use the all purpose stuff by itself because it’s TOO scented for me.) Bonus tip: Water with a few drops of Dawn makes a FANTASTIC ant spray(!!!) Double bonus tip: Folex carpet cleaning spray (easily found at Home Depot) is not only a mind-blowing carpet cleaner, it is a phenomenal wasp killer! ✊😆
Interesting tips. Thanks so much for sharing these. I appreciate you. There are lots of people like yourself with chemical sensitivities. This is very helpful. 😍
@@genxx2724 - I get it. I only use it extremely diluted - and don’t often touch it with my bare hands. (I hate hand washing things and avoid it at all costs. 😅)
I live in Minneapolis, MN, USA. What brand of steam cleaner do you like which is not so expensive. For floors, walls, bathroom for a regular house? Thanks.
Best product I've found for toilet bowl ring and iron buildup in tank and tiny water outlets under bowel rim is Iron Out. About 2 inch tablet that is dropped in tank about every 45 days. Easy solution for nasty job.
We’ve had 3 bidets. All have a metal nozzle that protrudes when used then retracts when it’s done. I have no idea how to disassemble these things at all & never gave it a thought. That said, I DO notice a slight odor occasionally. (Gifted with a super scent 😮sleuth nose…can smell what others can not. It’s a real thing. ) Any ideas on keeping that area cleaner? Thx ☺️
Here is a link th-cam.com/video/vwUEOkEHh7A/w-d-xo.html of a show we did on bidets. They are mostly self-cleaning, but you can spray the nozzles and brush them with a gentle brush (that you sanitize later) and wipe the nozzles down with a paper towel. It's an easy process if you stay on top of it. Great question. :-)
Hello dear Angela, we have mould under the rim of our toilet which I am concerned about cleaning even though I will. Do you know what I can use to actually _kill_ the mould? I know bleach doesn't actually kill it. Many thanks and best wishes always!
Hi. I am very sorry to be so late in responding! 😊 You can use a bleach solution and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the bleach to kill the mold. Then scrub the affected areas and flush the toilet to rinse away the loosened mold. Flush again with clean water to remove any remaining bleach solution and mold residue. Proper ventilation helps to prevent mold growth in the future. If you prefer to use non-bleach alternatives, there are commercial cleaners available that can be used according to their specific instructions. They have ingredients like hydrogen peroxide or vinegar, which can be effective in killing mold. Thank you so much for watching!! 🤗
@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you for replying Angela - all good, you are a busy lady! Thank you, I may look into one with hydrogen peroxide I think. All the info is much appreciated 😊🙏🏻. All the best.
I’m not a house cleaner by trade but I’m in the business now of cleaning and perfecting it is what I’m after so starting at home and into the world so any advice I gets from you will help thanks
That's great! Many people are not in the business, but watch the videos for cleaning tips to clean their own home. Feel free to check out the previos vidoes. Thanks for watching!
@@AskAngelaBrown Yes actually I been helping someone who in the business and I’m starting to like it just have to keep learning what a standard and a deep cleaning but most of all how to price not to undercharge ourselves and not to come as trying to overcharge them
Interesting. Does the dish bottle brush have the same leverage in the handle that a regular brush has? This is the bottle brush I use amzn.to/2ZlKSFU so I'm having a hard time picturing it. LOL. What was the reason for switching from a regular toilet brush? And what type of holder to you keep it in after using it in the toilet?
@@AskAngelaBrown I use a cheap dish brush from Walmart, then use a little hook to hang it from the side of the toilet. I stopped using the toilet brush with the little cup that gets discusting after a while so I just eliminated that from the equation.
I have a question about bidets. The idea of room temperature water hitting my bum scares me; however, I don’t have an electric out in the water closet to plug a heated one into. Have any of you bought the regular bidet and not been able to use it because the water temperature is too cold for you?
I just wanted to say as a 16 year Stay at Home Mom, tons of parents try to teach their children how to clean. Some children are not interested. Some of my family members tried to teach me cleaning tips when I was a child, I just wasn't interested at the time. I had to learn as an adult.
Angela, my husband and I have a commercial janitorial Buisness and have taken a residential home as well. We started as cleaning carpet, tile, patios, etc. I have seen your toilet segment video on stains in a toilet. Bu to am a little questionable still on blue stains that appear for example in an urinal streaking down like a waterfall or lines. What could I do to get these stains removed? We have tried numerous effects with no prevail. The rust stain marks, are easy peasy. I feel that it’s like itched into the porcelain and of course believe it’s water deposits from hard water, etc.
+Patricia Anderson without seeing the toilet, my first thought is that maybe a pumice stone was used prior to your cleaning. This happens a lot. Cleaners will use a pumice stone and scratch the surface porcelain of the toilet. All that’s left is the raw ceramic. And when toilet bowl cleaner is used, it stains the ceramic because the porcelain protection is gone. Is that possible with the toilets you’re thinking about? Also, congratulations on the new segment of your business. Keep me posted I’m eager to hear how it goes for you. 👍
Ideally with a pH neutral cleaner. You can also use a netted scrub sponge - this is my favorite one of all times (paid link amzn.to/3Gu7Xrh) and I cut the handle off at that middle mark with a pipe cutter. I keep the scrub sponge in the shower and use straight Dawn Dish soap on the sponge part, wet the walls down, scrub the walls and then rinse. Then use the other side with the squeegee part to dry the walls to prevent future water spotting.
Do you think it's a good idea to do a maintenance clean on EVERYTHING in a bathroom(from the toilet,the shower,the floor to the vanity area) in one go?
Oddly enough no. It's great question though. It turns out that if you "save" everything for a one-go, it's easy to skip that last big step. If you are in the shower, squeegee the walls and floor. After using the toilet, give it a quick scrub. At the vanity when brushing your teeth, put the toothpaste away and wipe down the electric toothbrush holder and the vanity. If you do it as you go, there's nothing to go back to and do over again. It's a simple process of tidying up after yourself and it takes far less time than getting back in the shower to squeegee the walls that now have dried on water spots... Does that make sense?
I moved and inherited a ring on the toilet, how do I get rid of that. Your instructions were mostly for maintenance, but this will be a head on attack as it has been there a while.
Hi, I have an unrelated question. We live in a smaller house with 4 young girls. How do I clean our fake wood floors? Our floors get extremely dirty everyday.
okay i have a question and Im an old housekeeper. i have a client that has MAJOR toilet rings that wont come out with a pummie stone. any suggestions on removing it?? thank you, im frustrated by it and makes it look like im not doing my best job.
There are several options on Amazon. I have a family member that always uses CLR because of our hard Florida water. But there are special toilet descalers.
Hi Cynthia, great question! Here's a video I did on 3 different types of toilet bowl rings and how to clean them: th-cam.com/video/iqCOZyV1R40/w-d-xo.html. Products are linked in the description of the video. :-)
If deodorizing it is the goal, you can clean it by grinding up some lemons or orange peels, or ice cubes. Once there is no food left down there you can pour in a bit of baking soda and let is sit between uses. Let me know if that fixes the problem.
What do you think about the gadgets (in spray bottles) that create an electric current that is passed through saltwater , breaking the water and salt into Chlorine and sodium Ions (hypochlorus acid). This solution is said to kill 99.999% of bacteria while being perfectly safe for skin and the environment. Please let us know what you think. This could be a game changer as water and salt are virtually free. Thank you for your videos!
Once a week I clear and spray my toilet and bath for a thorough cleaning with sanitizers but during the week I gently "Quick Clean" the sink and toilet each day. I shake the mats and hang them out while I sanitize the floor with a flat mop and spray "Boner Flat Mop" the mats wash once a week. Dirty odors trigger depression so I see my OCD as a good thing since I do love to clean. ☺
The colors of scrubbies on a sponge represent different strengths in the nylon. The blue is the safest on the largest number of surfaces without scratching. 👍
If you have cleaning questions you need answered, check out these videos. th-cam.com/play/PLh1fKdNH3piRbteYgb9zU4pPEnPStNfRL.html
I’m not a professional house cleaner, but you have changed my cleaning habits. You’re a wonderful resource. Keep ‘em coming!
Oh wow, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support and for spending a few minutes of your day here with me. I appreciate you. :-)
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@@ritasallee6331 hi how are you doing?
Happy thanksgiving 🍁
Same!!
My mother was an excellent housekeeper but when my dad left when I was 11 years old she didn't have time to clean anymore as she was too focused on making money to help us survive. So I started cleaning our house on my own and ended up starting my own cleaning business at 19.
I will say that I have learned so much from my cleaning clients about cleaning -- some of them are real neatniks and showed me things to clean that I didn't even think about!! Others have showed me how to clean certain things in a different way that I never thought about.
My parents are now in their 80s and I have a house cleaner for them but make time when I visit to get all the deep clean stuff done for them -- my mom still insists and still does clean her own house between the bimonthly cleanings but she can't see too well anymore(but don't tell her that!)
My best friend is one of those that wasn't taught to clean as a child and for the first part of her adult life was pretty darn messy and she would keep asking me for advice. Now we laugh because she's pretty darn clean.
What a great story of learning by doing. I love that you jumped in at 11 and took over the house cleaning to relieve your mom of those duties. What a wonderful daughter you are. And I'm so proud of you for taking the skills you learned and starting a business from them. Way to go Tina! 👏👏👏
I am one that is not a house cleaner by trade. I adore learning from you how to best clean my own house and how to maintain it. You make it so easy and simple with your tips. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks, LindyTN. If we have a roof over our heads we have to clean what is underneath it - and that goes for all places, large and small, apartments and homes. Cleaning should be a natural part of every day, not some grueling thing that feels like punishment. Thanks for watching and for helping me leave the world a cleaner place. 😍
Same here, also not a professional cleaner but I love learning your tips so it doesn’t seem like such a chore! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks Tina for your kind words and for being willing to learn and implement easy-to-do tips. I'm so thrilled you're here. :-)
I'm not a house cleaner but love your ideas that make it easier to clean my house. I'm handicapped and your ideas really have helped me. Thank you.
So glad to now that the videos have been helpful, this makes me happy! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
Im 21, I just started my cleaning business, and I am so grateful for all your videos! Thank you.
You're welcome. And, congratulations on starting your cleaning business. I'm so excited for you. 👏👏👏
So knowledgeable, intelligent, and generous. I truly appreciate how smart and effective all the tips are. I have learned things here that I never knew in over half a century on this rock.
Thank you for the kind words. :-) I appreciate you too 💛
Fantastic! Your expertise is irreplaceable. Thanks for being the Gold standard!
Thanks for your kind words and for helping me elevate the standards of cleaning. I appreciate you. 💛
I love your advice! I was a pro cleaner 20 years ago, but now I’m a busy nurse with no time. So blessed by your fast tips…
You got this Colleen! Thanks for watching.
Just discovered your channel, but am SO glad I did! I'm learning so many new things. I especially love the piece about not being taught to clean as a kid, but it's never too late to learn. I teach my kids to use that growth mindset - "I don't know how to do this YET, but I can learn!" I have always beat myself up for not being a 'naturally clean' person, but I never knew how to do it before! Thank you so much for your kind words and guidance. Your tone is informative and passionate, but not condescending. I can't wait to watch more.
You sound like a great parent, I love the growth mindset. Everyone starts somewhere with their cleaning journey, and it's never too late to learn. Thanks for watching. 💛
You always have the best cleaning tips! I enjoy all of your videos!
Thanks so much Debbie! 😊
Thank you so much for doing these videos!
Hey Nancy, thanks so much for watching and for checking in with me. It's great to have you here. :-)
Your a very kind person!
Thank you Lee, I apprecaite this!
This is the first time I’ve heard of the OXO Deep Cleaning brushes. Can’t wait to get one.
Oh my goodness. There is a joke here at Savvy Cleaner that when I die, I will be buried with my Swiffer Duster and my OXO Deep Cleaning Brushes. I have them with me most ALL of the time. LOL. Note: They sell them in orange amzn.to/310RHgP and blue amzn.to/3CXX1yM. The Orange ones we use for toilets, window sill ledges, the bottom seal of the shower doors, etc. The blue ones we use in the kitchen only. (This prevents cross-contamination while on the job.
I always learn something from you, Angela. Thanks!
I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching the video and for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
I am not a professional house cleaner either, same sentiments. Thank you, So pleased there are those as you who teach.Thank you, lovely Angela : )
You're so welcome! And thank you for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
Not a professional but love your channel and found so many great tips in keeping my home clean!
Hooray! I'm so happy you've joined me. And thanks for helping me leave the world a cleaner place. 😍
Love your videos
I am a sibling of 7 . Growing up we each had a chore mine was laundry. Your videos have helped me in other areas. Thank you 😊
Hooray for big families and hooray that you got to do the laundry. That to this day is one of my most enjoyable chores. 👏👏👏
I'm not a cleaner by trade and I also wasn't taught how to clean when I was younger. I love cleaning and chemistry so I'm interested in what products you should use on certain surfaces to get the best result and why it works etc. I've learned so much from watching your videos :)
Thank you for your feedback and thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
@@AskAngelaBrown No worries! Looking forward to learning more :)
I'm not a professional housecleaner either, but with all the things I've learned from you, I feel like I am, lol.
Thank you again.
Thanks for chiming in and for joining us here. No need to be a professional, everyone can clean their own spaces. And these daily tips will keep you from spending more if you do hire a professional since they won't have as much work to do. Thanks for watching.
Just found this channel by searching materials to clean my bathroom and I love it !!!
Awesome...thank you so much! Welcome to my channel!
Great video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for hanging out with me for a few minutes here today. :-)
Great Q&A .I'm getting ready to go to work, I'm a professional house cleaner! Just had to watch this video lol
Thanks for watching and best of luck to you with your cleaning business. 👍
I hate house cleaning, but just listening to your tips & tricks helps me get motivated. I love when my house is clean, just hate doing it. Lol.
LOL. You, and a kabillion other people. Cleaning is one of those must do chores that will be with us til the day we leave the planet. May I introduce you to gratitude cleaning? th-cam.com/video/Whi4PbwejAE/w-d-xo.html If you try it, let me know, I'd be eager to hear how it works for you. :-)
Super video-thanks!
Thank you too! I appreciate your watching and your kind words. 😍
you teach me every video Thanks
Thanks, Tena for watching and for spending a few minutes of your day here with me. It's great to have you here. 😍
Great cleaning info...
Glad you think so, thanks for watching!
I’ve been loving my handheld steamer for my toilet. Specifically at the base and where the seat bolts down. 😍😂
Great idea. Thanks for sharing this valuable tip. 😍
Great, informative channel.
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Great tips
Thanks for spending a few minutes of your day here with me and for your kind words. :-)
Thanks for the eze tips!
Any time! Thanks for watching!
New subscriber & learning so much from you.
Welcome aboard! And thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it!
As a professional house cleaner I’ve learned so much from watching your channel and I really do appreciate you so thank you so much. The way I’ve learned how to clean toilets is spray them top to bottom with Lysol spray and then pee enzyme and let it sit while I clean the sink and the shower. And then for the inside I use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner a dryer sheet and a glove I don’t like using toilet boll brushes because I don’t feel like they clean as well and then once I’m done I wash my hand in case I get any water on my hand.
Hi Theresa, thank you for your kind words and for watching the channel. It's true there are several products and a range of techniques one can use to clean a toilet. I love that you are sensitive to making sure the toilet is actually clean. High five for being thorough. 👍👍👍
Like Ann I’m not a professional cleaner & wasn’t taught a lot on how to clean. (Ex. We did use Comet in our bathtubs, but no one ever mentioned or knew about how yellow/green sponges could scratch. ) I’ve learned and continue to learn so much of what I was never taught and tips on what little I was from you and your channel. As Thanksgiving is this week I just wanted to say (again) how thankful I am for you, your channel and all the wisdom shared here. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! Hope you and your loved ones have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I learn so much from your videos! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 💛
agree, this channel has taught me how to clean :>
I love this! Glad to know that the channel has helped with your cleaning process...woohoo! Thanks for watching!🤗😊
Wonder where my first comment is. Do you need to approve them before they get posted? I was curious what your thoughts were of a cleaning product. Thank you! I learn so much from you and still need to learn in my 60’s! 😊
Hi Sherri, I'm so glad you're here. I'm not sure where your first comment is either. Comments on the channel are flagged for profanity only. Those do need to be approved as ours is a G-rated, family friendly channel. And sure, I can help you find an answer, what cleaning product are you thinking about using?
Hello I have a question: we bought our first home a year ago and I have the same toilet brush as you, everytime I am cleaning under the rim, gunk comes down. What chemicals or product can I use to finally break down whatever is under there for good once and for all ? I was never taught anything about how to do this
Hi. Please forgive my late response. If you haven't resolved your issue, take a look at this curved bowl brush for cleaning under the rim:amzn.to/46qu9Pk (paid link). It works great. Thank you so much for being here. 🙂
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you so much for replying to me! I have 2 great brushes but the issue is there is some kind of buildup under the rim. We have even used metal scrubbers and tried to get it off, we got a good amount but not all of it. I was wondering if there is a product strong enough that will break it down as I’m disabled and struggle with it.
Thank you for your tips. I saw that you use OrdoBan for outer surfaces. What about the inside? Comet? I do not mix comet and bleach (hazard); but what do you think of merely using 1/4 Cup of bleach in the toilet water for weekly in toilet cleaning? I usually start with a small swish, let it sit about 5 minute, then swish to clean it. Is this causing any problems?
If you do a daily quick scrub your toilet won't need bleach. The key is to never use stronger chemicals than is required for the job at hand. If your toilet needs a strong acid (like the image in the thumbnail then go ahead and use it.) After your toilet is clean, just cleaning it once a day. th-cam.com/video/3oiSsip7E9w/w-d-xo.html
And thank you for not mixing cleaning chemicals. You are wise. 👍
Have you done a video on how to clean the toilet tank?
Good suggestion, thanks!
I was wondering about how difficult it is to clean around the toilet hinges with a bidet installed. Thanks, Angela. I'd like to have one installed but ease of cleaning, for me, is an important consideration
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
I have several children and I understand the concern about cost of chemicals. We use a product called Simix and that is non-toxic totally and with the germ meter sensor they use it totally kills germs safer than many toxic chemicals, and it doesn't smell. So for us that several children it's not that the toilet doesn't need to be cleaned but trying to keep ahead of the germ count like you would want to keep ahead of the algae levels in the pool and not let them blossom so we don't want to let odors blossom before we address them.
Probably another factor for me is military boot camp where 70 men were in a barracks and they were clean twice a day top to bottom because it not only kept the germ counts down but it also helped people pay attention to detail respect the areas they used.
Thanks for sharing!
Speaking of dish soap for cleaning toilets:
I am sensitive to chemicals and scents, so I prefer less harsh diy cleaners, such as baking soda, peroxide, vinegar, castile soap - but my go-to is definitely Dawn detergent (“the blue stuff”).
I keep a spray bottle of water with a dribble of Dawn in both the kitchen and in the bathroom.
*I do add a couple of spritzes of Mrs Meyer’s all purpose cleaner in Honeysuckle to the bathroom bottle to give it a pleasant but light scent. (I can’t use the all purpose stuff by itself because it’s TOO scented for me.)
Bonus tip: Water with a few drops of Dawn makes a FANTASTIC ant spray(!!!)
Double bonus tip: Folex carpet cleaning spray (easily found at Home Depot) is not only a mind-blowing carpet cleaner, it is a phenomenal wasp killer! ✊😆
Interesting tips. Thanks so much for sharing these. I appreciate you. There are lots of people like yourself with chemical sensitivities. This is very helpful. 😍
I have chemical sensitivity and I can’t tolerate Dawn. :)
@@genxx2724 - I get it. I only use it extremely diluted - and don’t often touch it with my bare hands. (I hate hand washing things and avoid it at all costs. 😅)
How do you treat the toilet clean water tank to prevent algae? I have styrofoam lined tanks and they are stained and prone to algae growth! Thank you!
I live in Minneapolis, MN, USA. What brand of steam cleaner do you like which is not so expensive. For floors, walls, bathroom for a regular house? Thanks.
Check out this video on a steam cleaner and let me know what you think of it: m.th-cam.com/video/6rbqArtCClI/w-d-xo.html
Tfs, the comet is my cleaning product
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
Best product I've found for toilet bowl ring and iron buildup in tank and tiny water outlets under bowel rim is Iron Out. About 2 inch tablet that is dropped in tank about every 45 days. Easy solution for nasty job.
Thank you for your cleaning tip and thanks for watching, I apprecaite it. 🙂
We’ve had 3 bidets. All have a metal nozzle that protrudes when used then retracts when it’s done. I have no idea how to disassemble these things at all & never gave it a thought. That said, I DO notice a slight odor occasionally. (Gifted with a super scent 😮sleuth nose…can smell what others can not. It’s a real thing. ) Any ideas on keeping that area cleaner? Thx ☺️
Here is a link th-cam.com/video/vwUEOkEHh7A/w-d-xo.html of a show we did on bidets. They are mostly self-cleaning, but you can spray the nozzles and brush them with a gentle brush (that you sanitize later) and wipe the nozzles down with a paper towel. It's an easy process if you stay on top of it. Great question. :-)
Hello dear Angela, we have mould under the rim of our toilet which I am concerned about cleaning even though I will. Do you know what I can use to actually _kill_ the mould? I know bleach doesn't actually kill it. Many thanks and best wishes always!
Hi. I am very sorry to be so late in responding! 😊 You can use a bleach solution and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the bleach to kill the mold. Then scrub the affected areas and flush the toilet to rinse away the loosened mold. Flush again with clean water to remove any remaining bleach solution and mold residue. Proper ventilation helps to prevent mold growth in the future.
If you prefer to use non-bleach alternatives, there are commercial cleaners available that can be used according to their specific instructions. They have ingredients like hydrogen peroxide or vinegar, which can be effective in killing mold. Thank you so much for watching!! 🤗
@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you for replying Angela - all good, you are a busy lady! Thank you, I may look into one with hydrogen peroxide I think. All the info is much appreciated 😊🙏🏻. All the best.
Could you please do, or recommend a video on cleaning up after a low mobility person who leaves the bathroom in a bad way. Urine odors especially.
+Patti Cooper great question. I’ll put it in the queue.
I’m not a house cleaner by trade but I’m in the business now of cleaning and perfecting it is what I’m after so starting at home and into the world so any advice I gets from you will help thanks
That's great! Many people are not in the business, but watch the videos for cleaning tips to clean their own home. Feel free to check out the previos vidoes. Thanks for watching!
@@AskAngelaBrown Yes actually I been helping someone who in the business and I’m starting to like it just have to keep learning what a standard and a deep cleaning but most of all how to price not to undercharge ourselves and not to come as trying to overcharge them
I'm trying to be a cleaning lady ,i used your video like if was training .
+Entre chicas Woot Woot! Thank you for including me.
You're fabulous
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it! 🤗
I switched from the traditional toilet brush to a dish bottle brush, then drizzle a little bit of Palmolive green dish soap after flushing.
Interesting. Does the dish bottle brush have the same leverage in the handle that a regular brush has? This is the bottle brush I use amzn.to/2ZlKSFU so I'm having a hard time picturing it. LOL. What was the reason for switching from a regular toilet brush? And what type of holder to you keep it in after using it in the toilet?
@@AskAngelaBrown I use a cheap dish brush from Walmart, then use a little hook to hang it from the side of the toilet. I stopped using the toilet brush with the little cup that gets discusting after a while so I just eliminated that from the equation.
I have a question about bidets. The idea of room temperature water hitting my bum scares me; however, I don’t have an electric out in the water closet to plug a heated one into. Have any of you bought the regular bidet and not been able to use it because the water temperature is too cold for you?
We wash our hands all the time with room temperature water - and somehow we survive. 🤔
I just wanted to say as a 16 year Stay at Home Mom, tons of parents try to teach their children how to clean. Some children are not interested. Some of my family members tried to teach me cleaning tips when I was a child, I just wasn't interested at the time. I had to learn as an adult.
Thank you for sharing your experience
Angela, my husband and I have a commercial janitorial Buisness and have taken a residential home as well. We started as cleaning carpet, tile, patios, etc. I have seen your toilet segment video on stains in a toilet. Bu to am a little questionable still on blue stains that appear for example in an urinal streaking down like a waterfall or lines. What could I do to get these stains removed? We have tried numerous effects with no prevail. The rust stain marks, are easy peasy. I feel that it’s like itched into the porcelain and of course believe it’s water deposits from hard water, etc.
+Patricia Anderson without seeing the toilet, my first thought is that maybe a pumice stone was used prior to your cleaning. This happens a lot. Cleaners will use a pumice stone and scratch the surface porcelain of the toilet. All that’s left is the raw ceramic. And when toilet bowl cleaner is used, it stains the ceramic because the porcelain protection is gone. Is that possible with the toilets you’re thinking about? Also, congratulations on the new segment of your business. Keep me posted I’m eager to hear how it goes for you. 👍
How do you clean a marble shower
Ideally with a pH neutral cleaner. You can also use a netted scrub sponge - this is my favorite one of all times (paid link amzn.to/3Gu7Xrh) and I cut the handle off at that middle mark with a pipe cutter. I keep the scrub sponge in the shower and use straight Dawn Dish soap on the sponge part, wet the walls down, scrub the walls and then rinse. Then use the other side with the squeegee part to dry the walls to prevent future water spotting.
Can you comment upon the importance of ventilation in a bathroom?
Great point!
Dishsoap is the best! I keep it behind my toilet.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Do you think it's a good idea to do a maintenance clean on EVERYTHING in a bathroom(from the toilet,the shower,the floor to the vanity area) in one go?
Oddly enough no. It's great question though. It turns out that if you "save" everything for a one-go, it's easy to skip that last big step. If you are in the shower, squeegee the walls and floor. After using the toilet, give it a quick scrub. At the vanity when brushing your teeth, put the toothpaste away and wipe down the electric toothbrush holder and the vanity. If you do it as you go, there's nothing to go back to and do over again. It's a simple process of tidying up after yourself and it takes far less time than getting back in the shower to squeegee the walls that now have dried on water spots... Does that make sense?
@@AskAngelaBrown 👍
I moved and inherited a ring on the toilet, how do I get rid of that. Your instructions were mostly for maintenance, but this will be a head on attack as it has been there a while.
Check out this video: Toilet Bowl Ring - 3 Different Types - th-cam.com/video/iqCOZyV1R40/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I have an unrelated question. We live in a smaller house with 4 young girls. How do I clean our fake wood floors? Our floors get extremely dirty everyday.
Hi Dan, Here's a video I made on luxury vinyl plank flooring th-cam.com/video/Ud_sgM-pCNY/w-d-xo.html and the tools and techniques are the same.
okay i have a question and Im an old housekeeper. i have a client that has MAJOR toilet rings that wont come out with a pummie stone. any suggestions on removing it?? thank you, im frustrated by it and makes it look like im not doing my best job.
There are several options on Amazon. I have a family member that always uses CLR because of our hard Florida water. But there are special toilet descalers.
@@TheLydiaM yup that is true it works for sure!
Hi Cynthia, great question! Here's a video I did on 3 different types of toilet bowl rings and how to clean them: th-cam.com/video/iqCOZyV1R40/w-d-xo.html. Products are linked in the description of the video. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown thanks! I tried using sand cloth, and it WORKED! Its calcification because they are on well water i suppose
The commercial before this video was for a bidet.
LOL. That speaks well of our search engine optimization. I'll take a high five for that. 🖐
Does anyone know how to deodordize the sink that’s hooked up to the garbage display
Oops disposal
If deodorizing it is the goal, you can clean it by grinding up some lemons or orange peels, or ice cubes. Once there is no food left down there you can pour in a bit of baking soda and let is sit between uses. Let me know if that fixes the problem.
What do you think about the gadgets (in spray bottles) that create an electric current that is passed through saltwater , breaking the water and salt into Chlorine and sodium Ions (hypochlorus acid). This solution is said to kill 99.999% of bacteria while being perfectly safe for skin and the environment. Please let us know what you think. This could be a game changer as water and salt are virtually free. Thank you for your videos!
Hi Amanda, It's a great way to clean. Here I made a video about Force of Nature th-cam.com/video/16zH6YKzm48/w-d-xo.html - same idea.
wait your sinks and tubs are fibre class? So weird. Where i’m from they are a mixture of stone mass and definitely don’t scratch at all😂
Lucky you!😊
After I'm done cleaning my toilet I wipe where the water enters [ under the rim] the toilet & flush. 🤸🏾
That is a great tip. Too many people forget about cleaning under the rim. Thanks for reminding us. 👍
I use cheap shampoo in toilet daily, keep it under the bathroom sink
Interesting, I'll have to try that!
Hello 👋
Hello 👋 Thanks for watching. :-)
Why is this in my recommendations?
Do you have a toilet? Maybe TH-cam thought these cleaning tips would be helpful. :-) Thanks for joining us.
I wipe down with evergreen alcohol…
That also works. I'm curious why alcohol over a regular all-purpose cleaner?
Wow. Your husband cleans ?? Lol awesome. You are so lucky...most man think it's womens domain...ugh
It's true. I'm 20 years into my marriage and I pinch myself every day to make sure it's for real. 👏😍🙏
Once a week I clear and spray my toilet and bath for a thorough cleaning with sanitizers but during the week I gently "Quick Clean" the sink and toilet each day.
I shake the mats and hang them out while I sanitize the floor with a flat mop and spray "Boner Flat Mop" the mats wash once a week.
Dirty odors trigger depression so I see my OCD as a good thing since I do love to clean. ☺
I LOVE your system. Thanks for sharing this. It sounds tidy and quick and lovely to live in. 👏👏👏
I didn’t know that about the sponges 🧽. I’ll definitely get blue from now on.
The colors of scrubbies on a sponge represent different strengths in the nylon. The blue is the safest on the largest number of surfaces without scratching. 👍
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you for the great information!