Ring in the New Year with a home that feels renewed, organized, and ready for whatever 2026 brings. After the holidays, many Boise homeowners shift focus from seasonal celebrations to long-term comfort and efficiency. Handyman Connection of Boise specializes in interior updates that make your home more functional, inviting, and enjoyable during Idaho’s winter months—from drywall and painting to custom storage and remodeling solutions.
Winter often brings people indoors, making it the ideal season to refresh your home’s interior. Whether you want to repair walls after holiday decorations, update high-traffic living areas with a new coat of paint, or add storage that keeps your space organized all year, our craftsmen are ready to help. Handyman Connection of Boise delivers dependable workmanship, thoughtful communication, and results that help your home look and feel its best throughout the season and into the new year.
Home Maintenance / May 14, 2018
Many homeowners don’t look forward to cleaning their bathroom and sink because the job requires chemicals and plenty of elbow grease to restore surfaces to their original condition. Fortunately, you can clean your sink drains without chemicals. Knowing what to expect and doing the right things can make cleaning them much easier, too. Handyman Connection® of Boise explains how to properly clean your bathroom tub and sink drains effectively without chemicals.
Cleaning the Sink
You can use a vinegar solution to clean your sink, or mix dish soap and baking soda together. For a quick and simple cleaning mix, we recommend mixing half a cup of dish soap and vinegar, a cup of water and two cups of baking soda. Since your bathroom sink isn’t as grimy as a bathtub, this mixture is strong enough to clean the surface of your sink without damaging it. Just make sure to wash the solution properly with warm water to prevent the paste from settling.
Cleaning the Tub
The warm and moist conditions in your bathroom make it easier for mold to grow in your tub. Fortunately, you can also use a vinegar or baking soda solution to clean the tub. You just need to make it stronger. Vinegar, in particular, is a proven mold killer because it can loosen even the stickiest mold and kill it. To do this, spray the tub with a vinegar solution, and then wait for about five minutes. This will allow the solution to settle. Then, rinse it with water, and repeat this process if needed.
Soap scum in your tub can be dealt with by using dish soap mixed with baking soda. A stronger formulation of this mixture will result in an abrasive paste. Use this paste to scrub away the soap scum and other stains. This mixture and the same method are also useful for cleaning dirty grout lines.
Do you need help with this home maintenance project or other remodeling project? Handyman Connection of Boise can assist you. We have helped countless homeowner, as we’re experts in plumbing, electrical work and more. Contact us at (208) 268-0088 to learn more about how to clean your drains effectively. You can also ask for a an estimate.
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