This actually seam like alot of work for something that's really not that hard. For the grease just use a general purpose cleaner with a PH around 8 or above (or a steam cleaner) then for the hard stains use a acid cleaner (PH 2-4). If you got a big build up of hard stains auch as calcium you can even go below that such, like fosfor. You can also use acids like vinegar and citric acid. These tent to be hard to "stick" without the surface active agent that's usually added in a typical cleaning product. Today there is alot of very good cloths and sponges that rely on Microfiber to minimize the amount of chemicals you need. Check out the Sinner's Circle and stop listening to nonsense
I appreciate your education on taking safety precautions. I am 50 years old and suffer with permanent damage to my lungs from over exposure to bleach during the years I spent as a house cleaner.
Oh no, this is horrible news. I'm sorry to hear about your lungs. 🙏 Bleach has its purpose but needs extreme caution when using it to prevent this very thing.
A winner video as always! You know, in these times where sloppy and slack seem to be the norm, (show me a job half done and I'll show you a job done twice,) it is wonderful to see someone strive for excellence, precision, and quality repeatedly. I absolutely love watching your videos! All the best.
Hopefully you never have to do this process. There are homes however who need a heavy-duty cleaning. After this initial clean, you can maintain the shower with regular all-purpose cleaners and a scrub brush.
@@AskAngelaBrown Right!? This was like a visit from Haz-Mat! (For those who may not know: Haz-Mat Response provides emergency response service for hazardous material releases.)
Wow. What a setup - just when I feel like I've got my bathroom cleanings down pat with a basic sponge, scrub brush, and paper towels/window cleaner, you show me how much more opportunity there is for so much more detail with your tools and equipment. There's no way I would have imagined - not in a million years - using an ozone machine 😅 I didn't know that existed until. It's a little bit odd and even daunting watching you do such an insanely thorough and "perfect" job, and makes me realize there is SO much more to learn! Your videos really are the greatest
Years ago I lived in a house with a plastic shower floor that got dirty very quickly, despite maintenance cleaning. I found a solution that took a very long time, but worked for me. It's not something pros would use, they don't have this time, and do have better tools. After the last morning shower, I coated the shower floor with a layer of Dawn dish detergent. I used enough to cover the floor, but not enough to run down the drain. I then let it sit all day, 12 hours or more. In the evening, I came back and scrubbed with a wet tank brush, then rinsed. It left the floor nice and clean.
Very creative solution. Dawn dish detergent is a degreaser and is designed to cut through grease and nastiness so I can see why it worked. Thanks for sharing this tip.
@@dinarusso3320 I would not do it ... part of the reason Dawn works well is that it has an alkaline pH. Vinegar is an acid, if you mix them, you neutralize the pH. For the same reason, I don't mix baking soda and vinegar. Either can clean some things alone, together they neutralize each other.
I need to do this and I have a similar type of steamer to help me get the job done. I'm a renter and never had marble on the shower walls before so whatever I've used never really seemed to get them cleaned, especially the grout! Thank you for sharing this tutorial.
Great info. Thanks. I’ve been wondering this exact question lately! (By the way, I refer to you as “The Cleaning Boss”. A+ communication, content & presentation!)
Oh wow, The Cleaning Boss! I LOVE it! Can I use that in my house to get others to pick up after themselves? Thanks for the compliment and for tuning in. 😍
Thank you for another excellent lesson! Am I understanding correctly that I should not have the bathroom fan running when I do this? I never heard of an ozone generator before. My bathroom doesn't have the best ventilation so this will really solve the problem of using harsh chemicals when needed. I always learn so much from you!!
Yes, this is correct when running the ozone. Turn off your air and heat and let the ozone do it's thing. You don't want the ozone circulating through your vents.
You said to spray the bleach from top to bottom but not on the glass or hardware. I see you have travertine tiles in your shower like I do. I've used products with bleach in it and it seemed to permanently lighten the tile and now it looks like hard water stain. Did you spray your tile too, without damage? Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I enjoy watching your videos.
The tile in this video is glazed ceramic title with a sealed sanded grout. Bleach is safe for this combination. Before using it on travertine, make sure the travertine is sealed. Bleach is safe for non-porous, sealed hard surfaces like ceramic tile.
One suggestion might be as I have purchased recently would be a pump up sprayer Chapin beach and disinfectant bottle comes to mind. Small light weight, just pump a couple of times and spray away. Less atomization will occur and the product will be targeted to where you want it. No spray bottle hand pumping required although it looks to be a good workout for the forearms.. ;) .. Probably dedicate the bottle to beach use.
Wow, that's so much more intensive than I would have guessed. I've always just sprayed bleach and walked away for awhile to let it sit -- but never taken any of those other precautions besides wearing gloves.
That method works fine for you and me. I wrote a similar but more disparaging comment and then deleted it once I realized this video is aimed at professional cleaners.
Accidental staining happens so quickly with bleach. I try to never bring it to jobs. I’d probably pour the bleach using a funnel outside by an outside water hose and carry the spray bottle inside the house in a 5 gallon bucket.
To avoid accidental staining, please pour the bleach over a porcelain sink. We transport bleach into homes in the bleach bottle itself (with a locked lid) to avoid this very costly mistake. It eliminates carrying a 5 gallon bucket. When we are done spraying, the unused bleach goes back into the bottle with the locked lid and the spray bottle is flushed onsite before leaving the porcelain sink.
Bleach may kill mold well, but it leaves a salty crystalline light colored dry residue in the tile grout, almost harder to get out than calcium buildup. Sometimes it looked whiter than calcium. The calcium deposits were a very slight yellow hue whereas the bleach residue is pure white. (We have a water softener so the calcium builds up rather slowly compared to my previous homes...but anyways you could really see a bleach residue buildup I described above, even after just one single bleach treatment). The whole personal protection gear is overkill if it's your own house...I used spray bleach all over the place while showering with nothing on, and it never made any of my body parts fall off or get irritated for that matter. To channel my inner Stanley Kubrick: "I love the smell of bleach in the morning." I used a toothbrush to work it into the grout. But I had better luck with phosphoric acid available at the tile shop or ordered online. That stuff seems to remove everything that is unwanted and made the shower look like new, except for the joints I had to caulk with pure silicone color matched to my grout, then it looked like new, lol. It even managed to get a decade of calcium buildup off a very expensive heavy glass door...well that and a grey colored ultrafine scotch brite pad.
Excellent presentation Please confirm if grout always cleaned with steam device or if there another method incorporating a different chemical or only bleach. Many thanks
Hi Amanda, excellent question. It depends on the type of grout and the surface type of what the grout is connecting. You will be safe using bleach on a sanded grout and ceramic tile. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with steam. And what you have to be careful of is the chemical strength you are using if you are cleaning natural stone showers since they are so easy to ruin with the wrong chemicals. *Read your Safety Data Sheets.
When I had a mold problem bleach was not what was in the solution I bought from the cleaning store. It had fluoric acid because bleach doesn't kill mold, it only bleaches it so it's not visible. I have a severe mold allergy and found this out the hard way.
@@AskAngelaBrown Wow - I am not exaggerating when I say you just changed my life-long relationship with bleach!! Bleach is what my Mom & Grandma used - and I always believed that it killed mold. Wow, thank you so much!
Great explanations! I have a rarely used steamer. I have some grout that would be improved by it. I have a question. My experience with sprayers and bleach is that the bleach seems to make the sprayer fail after a week or two. I dilute the bleach, but the failure still happens. The only time it didn't happen was I used the bottle from Clorox Cleanup and made homemade version and I used that bottle for months. I don't know what magic the Clorox people build into their bottles. Have you found that issue with bleach and your sprayers?
when I have been using undiluted bleach in sprayers, I flush out the sprayer tube after each use with fresh water, to get the bleach out of the sprayer nozzle and tube, if you leave it with bleach, when the bleach dries it crystallizes, causing the nozzle to get blocked.
Hi Mindy, you'll notice in this video in both the talking part of the video (and the demo) the spray bottle arrived empty. No bleach is in the spray bottle before or after the job. We use a professional spray bottle and fill it on site, over a porcelain sink. After using the spray it goes back in the bleach jug as it was used full strength and not mixed with anything. We never transport bleach in the spray bottles and the spray bottles are flushed with water after each use. This prevents clogs, spills, and future misuse. Great question
@@smokyofstormwind420 Crystallizes. That makes sense. Thank you. I wonder how Clorox cleanup avoids it. I've never used full strength bleach in a spray. It's always diluted. But prob crystallizes all the same.
@@TheFractalStorySpinner & @Angela Brown Cleaning : I am a homeowner and I learned this lesson the hard way: I used to put those chlorine bleach tablets in the tank of my toilets, thinking I was doing the right thing. The chemical eroded the seal between the tank and the bowl. I spent $450 to have my three toilet's seals replaced. Bleach is indeed a very strong chemical. I have learned from this video that I can stop using it altogether in my bathrooms. I have things under control with maintenance cleaning. Thanks so much Angela - and thank you, Mindy, for reminding me to share this bleach-related tip!
Wow i could never figure out how to clean out the grout to make it so white. I used everything i could think of! But that shower is so white where it's supposed to be white!
Yes, we use them for heavy-duty cleaning so we don't leave the customer with strong chemical smells. And if you're a professional cleaner working with and around chemicals all day you want to minimize the effects on your own lungs and respiratory system. Thanks for watching.
This of course is for worst case. I use straight bleach spray after each shower use, no mold, and a clean shower always. I crack my shower window to let shower air out. I always have a clean shower to get into.
Totally get the love for a sparkling shower! While straight bleach can be a savior in tough cases, it's good to be mindful of regular use. It can be a bit harsh on surfaces and, if not handled carefully, could pose some risks
I wear an actual respirator when using harsh chemicals such as bleach. Its just a lot better. the 3M P100 Multi-Purpose Half Face Respirator with a quick release latch is super easy to use and its very pleasant and healthy to just be breathing clean clear air as you are doing this sort of thing. I also put a hair cover. ...ah, I also see with the ozone that you are not in there long with the bleach fumes..
What a great idea. I agree, if you are going to be using any strong chemicals for a length of time a proper respirator is an excellent idea. This is the "better than nothing" PPE version where the only thing in the house we are using bleach on is a single shower. (Most professionals won't carry a proper respirator for a few seconds of applying bleach - and I'd rather them have some cover than none.) Which is why in this video we recommend holding your breath while spraying the bleach - so you're not actively breathing during the application process. Your idea is better - IF YOU CAN GET ALL CLEANERS TO GO THAT ROUTE.
Great video! I am surprised the full-strength bleach does not fade tiles with dark patterns, such as the tiles inside the enclosure you worked on in the video. Is that a valid concern?
No, in this bathroom the tiles are ceramic and pieced together with sanded grout. The patterns are not surface patterns but swirled together in the ceramic itself. Good call and something one must know before randomly using bleach. Thanks for catching this. 👍👍👍
@@AskAngelaBrown Good to know. Thank you for the response. One thing to add is that when I worked in biotech for many years we would use a diluted bleach solution 1:10. It would kill mold and bacteria following a minimum 30 minute contact time and it would not corrode stainless steel at that concentration and short contact time. You may want to dilute your solution to save money, reduce toxic fumes, and reduce the probability of damage to hardware and metal framing in the enclosure from overspray. It’s worth a try, even though bleach is very inexpensive at the moment. Start with a 10% bleach solution and titrate up if not seeing the desired effect. Thanks again!
I'm glad you clarified this because I was feeling VERY uncomfortable about the use of undiluted bleach on what appeared to be travertine stone tiles. I don't think that would be a good idea, travertine is such a porous stone and requires quite careful treatment. @@AskAngelaBrown
I’m an everyday person looking for tips and tricks. I see that you use an ozone machine. Would an air purifier that has an ozone function be suffice to? Here is the bigger problem. The section of my master bathroom that houses the toilet and shower does not have electrical outlets. There is an. Outlet on the wall right outside the bathroom door. I grew up using bleach to clean the bathrooms and kitchen so I’m not afraid to use it. Your tips about safer use of bleach is helpful. One last question. My shower doesn’t have a removable shower head. Do you recommend using a steamer to rinse the shower?
Alexis, What is your goal with the air purifier? Is to remove the bleach smell? Does your bathroom have windows? Do you already own a steamer or would this be a purchase solely to clean your shower? Thanks so much for watching.
You are welcome to wear rubber gloves if you're more comfortable. Disposable nitrile or latex gloves will work just fine for the less than 60 seconds it will take to apply the chemicals before leaving.
Great Content on yr channel..How many times and applications did you apply to get the pearly results? What basic cleaner do you use for the tub and shower to maintain the pearly look?
Thank you for your question! The whole cleaning process is shown in the video, and no additional steps were taken to get the final results. For the maintenance cleaning you could use OdoBan Professional Cleaning 32X Bathroom Cleaner - amzn.to/3MUB7Uy (affiliate link*)
Quite often, growing up.., many might forget to soak the kitchen rags in solution to get reside out n keep the bacteria down. I soak them in vinegar n dish soap, air dry then fold..
It depends on the soil you are trying to remove. In most cases you will use a degreaser like Krud Kutter amzn.to/3cQgTJk which will be safe on your fiberglass.
The first steps are to check the toilet tank and see what color the water is and is there anything in the tank that would cause black water. The second thing is to look at your toilet brush. Do you have a brush with a rim cleaner? And the third thing to look at is how frequently do you clean under the rim? Are you on city or well water? Once we know what is causing the black, we can clean it once and then maintain it.
OMG! is right. Are you okay? (I'm really hoping you didn't stay in the shower spraying for 4.5 minutes waiting for the punchline.) 😂 Thanks for watching.
Happy Holidays to you too Martha, and may you and your family be well too. If your walls are moldy that suggests too much moisture in the air. And if the paint is chipping the walls could be deteriorating. If it was my house I'd call a mold remediation company to come out and do an inspection. They might be able to give you a better answer after they measure the moisture in your attic and crawlspace.
Interesting. California has a lot of chemical regulations that are hard to keep up with. Ventilation is key when using bleach if you are NOT using an ozone generator. Any time you use a harsh chemical please open the windows, and doors and turn on the fan.
Ozone is an amazing science that is a show in an of itself. Yes, it kills surface mold spores as well as decompose the airborne contaminates and fumes from the bleach. The reason we use it here is so there are no lingering bleach fumes for customers (homeowners) to breathe after the job is complete. And in this case, the house cleaner has to go back in and clean the bathroom - so we don't want them breathing fumes either.
When you mentioned holding your breath while spraying & stepping out to breath, I immediately sense Stop! The chance of an accidental breathing is very high. Better to wear a canister mask with chemical filters. They are cheap insurance.
The reason for the warning is many cleaners on a job will not be wearing a canister mask for the 1 shower they may be spraying in the house with less than 30 seconds of contact time. The goal is to give options for those who are going to skip steps and take shortcuts. Hopefully, holding their breath while spraying and wearing minimum PPE will keep them safe for the short duration. Not ideal, but it's the world we live in.
Sorry Angela. This video should come down. You are an Amazing Cleaning Expert. However, Without proper protective equipment, the job should be declined. Here in Canada, the employer is responsible for the accident if they have counseled or allowed employees to work in a way that conflicts with the label.
@@margaretschwartzentruber3154 You told her to take the video down because of bleach? Your name sounds totally fake, you must be pulling her leg and trying to get a reaction out of somebody naive like me. Anyways I've been spraying bleach all over my shower for decades while I'm in there breathing it full on ...just cleaning away while I take a shower. I also use a very strong bleach tablet to keep my swimming pool water sterilized. It's a very hazardous compressed concentrated dry form of chlorine that emits a super strong bleach/chlorine vapor that almost makes you choke every single time you open the bucket lid to put some in the dispenser mechanism. I've been breathing in these vapors and handling these tablets with bare hands for 20 years and there is no need to wear protective equipment. If you don't rinse it off your skin sometime within one hour, then maybe it causes problems, but otherwise, your body is a lot stronger and regenerative than you think it is, don't be such a wimp, you've been listening to Justin Trudeau too much. haha. (my wife says I laugh at my own jokes too much.)
@@margaretschwartzentruber3154Oh pipe down, you insufferable perfectionist. It's easy to criticize from the comfort of your armchair, but in real life we don't throw the baby out with the dirty bathwater.
I have not set up one for me specifically, but I do attend some conferences when the opportuniy/time allows. When I attend an event I post it on social media to let others know that I will be attending. But this is a great question/idea!! Something to think about for the future. Thanks!!
Thank you for your question! It's 7.5% Sodium Hypoclorite Bleach solution. For light cleaning, let it it for 10-15 minutes, and for tougher cases like mold or mildew I suggest leaving it for up to 30 min
Yes, If you have vents they do sell magnetic covers (paid link amzn.to/3mYTKwu) that will block hot or cold air from circulating. You can also cut off the fan during the time the ozone machine is running if it is easier.
Hi Angela! Great video! Im a new cleaner and i always use bleach in moldy showers. I sprayed, step outside to dust bedrooms. When I finished my dusting, I go back and rinse all the bleach form the shower then start cleaning the sinks first. I wonder if this process is correct and what other products can be use to remove the black and pink stuff. Thank you for your knowledge! I didn’t know about the ozone machine!
The ozone is used to decompose the bleach fumes that can wreak havoc to your lungs and respiratory system. Mold also has an adverse effect to your organs. The ozone will kill surface mold spores which is why we use it in tandem with the bleach, making it safer for you to re-enter the bathroom to do the rest of your cleaning.
You can take a shower or bath immediately after the ozone has died down. Rinse the shower and you'll be good to go. You can do the regular cleaning any time after the ozone has dissipated.
What if you can't get an ozone generator? Would leaving the window open and shower doors to let air circulate in and out be fine or will it take longer?
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You can use bleach on ceramic tile and acrylic and fiberglass tubs and showers safely. If you have a natural stone, is it sealed? If it is sealed, you may be able to use it without out harm. If you are not sure, don't use it. Stone is the most expensive mistake a house cleaner can make. Don't take unnecessary chances.
yes! Thank you for clarifying this! very important for those of us who have travertine stone showers that look exactly like this ceramic tile. @@AskAngelaBrown
You can use a room purifier but it works on different technology than ozone. Here is a blog you may find helpful comparing the two technologies. oransi.com/blogs/blog/ozone-air-purifier
The steam brush can help with calcium deposits - depending on the severity of the buildup. Try it before you go the chemical route. I'm hoping the steamer is all you need.
For this type of heavy-duty cleaning, no. There is not an efficient way to distribute a gel evenly and you'll end up with streaks where you squeezed the gel. And if you're talking about toilet bowl cleaner don't do it. Follow the manufacturers specifications and use products designed for the surface you are cleaning so you don't end up ruining a surface that you have to replace or pay to have resurfaced.
No, the smell of bleach will eventually go away on it's own. Ventilation is the key to this though. It often takes a full day (even with ventilation) for the bleach fumes to disappear. If you've got to go back in the bathroom to clean, you'll wish you had used an ozone machine. They are less than $70 amzn.to/3lud15B and are a long-term investment in healthy lungs.
Isn't that stone porous and won't the bleach streak or stain it so it looks funny? Especially if it were a dark, grey stone that would show where the bleach had affected the color and it wasn't uniform in coverage? Possibly streaked where it flows down.
No. In this video it is glazed ceramic tile with a sanded grout. Under the soap container there were streaks that were bleeding down from soap drips but that came up with the steamer. Good point though, you do have to be careful about using chemicals on porous stone as that is the quickest way to ruin somebody's shower.
@@AskAngelaBrown does your steamer after the bleaching process get the soap scum off? Especially caked on?? I’ve done some deep cleaning some bathrooms and the soap scum and mold are just terrible as well as the body mucky bacteria ..
The investment is less than $70 USD and is a long term investment. It's also less than you would pay to repair your lungs if you ruin them. You can follow the same bleaching process without the ozone generator if no one will be occupying the house for 48 hours and you've got a well-ventilated area. They key is you don't want to be breathing the fumes in the air in the aftermath. The ozone actually decomposes or breaks the fumes down rather than just masking them with another scent or smell.
Thank you for your question. While a ceiling fan helps, it's advisable to ensure proper ventilation as well. The ozone device isn't necessary, but adequate airflow is essential for your safety during and after using bleach
I'm guessing that the powder detergent is used at a separate time from the liquid bleach since we don't mix ANYTHING with bleach that can create fatal fumes. I just wanted to clarify that in case someone reading the comments thought you meant at the same time. 😰
@@DJ-yz4fe Never mix chemicals esp at same time as Angela always says- I recall this precaution from my science class when younger + chemistry labs and classes in gigh school. My teachers seemed over-reactive in stress this but now as an adult, I’m glad tgey taught this since mixing can create noxious fumes or [depending on what’s combined] explosions. Serious issues can result from combining
There are many theories about this on the internet about this being a crazy cool cleaning hack. Personally I'm not a fan of it because it's not what toilet bowl cleaner is designed for. If you have a cleaning team and they routinely use harsh chemicals unintended for the surfaces they are cleaning, you'll end up with property damage that either the cleaning company owner or the home owner has to pay to repair. Toilet bowl cleaner is often on a pH scale between a 1-2 and liquid bleach is a pH of 11-13. While both are strong chemicals one is an acid and the other is an alkaline. NOT to be used as exchange products for each other.
Yes it's true. Ozone generators will decompose strong chemicals, smells from urine, and surface mold, along with mildew and musty smells. You should not run them when people, plants or pets are around. Here is the one used in the video amzn.to/3IdiUOm
@@AskAngelaBrown actually Google says there's no proof that generator does those things it says those generator s damage your lungs because I was fixing to get one
I guess it depends on how you use it. In this case the cords are waterproof. And there is no running water during the use of the steamer. The rule is safety first, always make sure that the running water is off and there is no standing water in the shower before using an electric appliance.
If you have good ventilation in a bathroom that method works. In lots of apartment buildings and homes the bathroom windows don't open and you are reliant on an overhead fan - which often lagging in air rotation. The key is to work elsewhere in the home while the bleach is doing the work.
@@AskAngelaBrown She had a slim window that opened one side - no fan. After she finished she closed the shower ‘curtain’ and went about her business. She lived to 98. She was a no nonsense person.
This is true. Once you know the process, it might make far more sense to hire a professional to come to do the job for you. Thanks for recommending it. 👏👏👏
