Use these step-by-step directions to clean your bathroom.
Your bathroom, one of the most frequently used areas in your home, can quickly become a breeding ground for germs, bacteria, and mold. Everything from shower wetness to hand soap residue can cause unpleasant odors and stains on sinks, shower floors, and other surfaces. Cleaning the bathroom regularly is essential for creating a healthier home environment and extending the lifespan of bathroom fixtures and surfaces. Deep cleaning your bathroom includes maintaining your shower, toilet, sink, flooring, and other areas—we’ll teach you how to do each below.
How Frequently Should You Clean Your Bathroom?
Depending on how frequently you use the room, you should clean your bathroom. A good rule for deep cleaning your bathroom is to do it every one to two weeks. This entails more extensive and elaborate chores and more frequent maintenance cleaning.
Precautions for Bathroom Cleaning Safety
There are a few precautions you should take when cleaning your bathroom to protect yourself from bacteria and harsh cleaning solutions.
To avoid inhaling cleaning agents, provide appropriate ventilation by opening windows or utilizing exhaust fans. To prevent exposure to chemicals and bacteria, protective gear like gloves, eye protection, and face masks should be worn. Mixing cleaning solutions, particularly bleach and ammonia-based cleansers, can result in unpleasant and sometimes poisonous emissions. To avoid losing the packaging’s safety features and usage directions, do not decant items. Label the product clearly if you are making a DIY version.
Cleaners should be kept out of the reach of youngsters and pets by placing them in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf.
To avoid degradation and potential chemical reactions, keep your cleaning product storage area cold, dry, and away from direct sunlight and heat.
How to Clean Your Shower
Because soap scum from shampoos and mold from persistent moisture can readily form in your shower, it’s critical to include this area in your bathroom’s weekly deep clean.
Materials Required
Before you begin, make sure you have these supplies on hand.
Baking powder
White vinegar that has been distilled
Spray bottle with lemon juice
Cloth made of microfiber
An old toothbrush (for cleaning grout and crevices)
a bowl or a bucket
Steps in the Water
To deep clean your shower, follow these procedures.
Clear the shower and bathtub of any bottles, toiletries, or accessories.
Wet the shower walls, bathtub, and any other surfaces you clean with a clean cloth.
To make a paste, mix baking soda with a small amount of water. The paste should have a spreadable consistency but be thick enough to adhere to surfaces.
Apply the baking soda paste to the cleaning surfaces. Concentrate on soap scum, mineral buildup, stains, and grout.
Scrub the baking soda paste onto the surfaces with a moist cloth.
Scrub grout lines, corners, and other difficult-to-reach spots with an old toothbrush wet with water and baking soda paste.
Squeeze the juice of a lemon over the baking soda-covered surfaces.
Scrub the surfaces with the lemon halves, concentrating on places with difficult stains or buildup. Allow the lemon juice to work for a few minutes.
To make a cleaning solution, mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.
Spray the surfaces lightly with white vinegar, paying particular attention to regions with soap scum and mineral deposits.
Rinse away the baking soda, lemon juice, and white vinegar with a clean, moist cloth. Ensure that all surfaces are clean by wiping them down.
Dry and buff the shower walls and bathtub with a dry microfiber towel.
Your toilet will be restored to its former grandeur with distilled white vinegar and baking soda. The combination aids in the breakdown of stains and mineral deposits.
Materials Required to Clean a Toilet
Before you begin, make sure you have these supplies on hand.
Baking powder
White vinegar that has been distilled
The toilet brush
Cloth made of microfiber
discarded toothbrush
Steps
To deep clean your toilet, follow these procedures.
To clear the bowl, flush the toilet.
Use the toilet brush to remove any visible debris or stains inside the toilet bowl.
Fill the toilet bowl with a liberal amount of baking soda. Make sure to coat the sides and the rim.
One cup of white vinegar should be poured into the toilet bowl. Scrub the inside of the bowl with the toilet brush to ensure that the baking soda and white vinegar combination reaches all surfaces.
Allow the white vinegar and baking soda mixture to settle for 10 to 15 minutes in the bowl.
Use an old toothbrush or a small brush dipped in white vinegar to clean hard-to-reach spots like hinges, nooks, and corners.
Wipe off the outside surfaces of the toilet, including the tank, lid, handle, and base, with a dampened microfiber cloth.
After soaking, use the toilet brush to scrape the bowl again to ensure all surfaces are clean.
To remove the baking soda, white vinegar, and loose particles, flush the toilet.
Wipe down all cleaned surfaces with a dry microfiber towel.
Cleaning the Sink
While cleaning down your bathroom countertop is a regular task, a deep clean is only required once a week.
Materials Required
Before you begin, make sure you have these supplies on hand.
Steps
To deep clean your sink, follow the maker’s instructions.
Remove anything from the countertops.
Spray the sink, faucet, and countertop with a surface-safe all-purpose cleanser. Allow it to rest for a few moments.
Allow baking soda to rest in the sink for a few minutes.
Glass cleaner should be sprayed on the mirror.
Wipe the mirror in an “S” pattern using a flat-weave microfiber towel to remove streaks and splatters.
Scrub the sink and faucet with a sponge.
Rinse away the baking soda and all-purpose cleaner with clean water using a cloth or sponge.
Dry the sink and surrounding areas with a dry microfiber cloth.
Cleaning Bathroom Floors
All bathroom floor materials, in general, can be cleaned similarly. Remove any carpets, mats, or impediments from the area before cleaning.
Materials Required
Before you begin, make sure you have these supplies on hand.
White vinegar that has been distilled
Bucket
The microfiber mop
Steps in the Water
To deep clean your bathroom floors, follow these procedures.
To clean the floor effectively, start by sweeping or vacuuming it to remove any loose dirt, dust, or debris.
Fill a bucket halfway with warm water.
To the water, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup white vinegar.
Wring away extra water with a microfiber mop after dipping it into the solution.
Mop the floor in parts, rinsing the mop or cloth as necessary.
Allow the floor to dry naturally, or use a clean microfiber towel.
Cleaning Bathroom Vents
If your bathroom vents are not cleaned regularly, dust, mold, and other debris can accumulate. Make sure the vents are turned off before cleaning.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following things on hand:
Screwdriver
Brush attachment vacuum cleaner
distilled white vinegar
Cloth made of microfiber
Steps
To deep clean your bathroom vents, follow these procedures.
Remove the detachable cover from your bathroom vent with caution and any screws that are keeping the lid in place with a screwdriver.
Remove dust and dirt from the vent cover and surrounding region with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a brush attachment.
Fill a spray bottle halfway with water and half with white vinegar. Spray the vent cap and housing lightly.
Wipe away the white vinegar and loosened dirt from the vent cover and housing using a damp microfiber cloth.
Using a microfiber cloth, dry the vent cover and housing.
If you removed the vent cover, replace it gently using the screws you removed earlier. Check that it is securely fastened.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Methods
There are several eco-friendly cleaning choices for your bathroom that you already have on hand.
White vinegar, distilled: According to Maker, vinegar is an excellent deodorizer and is particularly effective at cleaning glass, sinks, and tile.
Baking powder: Baking soda is one of the most commonly used cleaning agents in the home. It’s excellent for light abrasion, brightening, and deodorizing.
Dish soap: A mild, fragrance-free dish soap is ideal for all-purpose washing. You can prepare an all-purpose cleaner with 1/4 teaspoon of water or a heavy-duty cleaner with vinegar.
According to Maker, hydrogen peroxide can be used with baking soda to make a grout-whitening paste.
Aromatherapy oils: Add a few drops of essential oils to your homemade cleaning solutions to add aroma.
Using a microfiber cloth: Maker recommends using microfiber cleaning cloths instead of disposable wipes or paper towels to reduce waste.
Tips for Keeping Your Bathroom Clean
Maintaining a clean bathroom between deep cleanings is critical for a continuously sanitary and orderly environment. You can accomplish this by including a few things on your daily cleaning checklist.
Spend a few minutes each day cleaning off surfaces with a moist cloth to eliminate watermarks, toothpaste, and other splatters, such as counters, sinks, and faucets.
To prevent soap scum on shower walls, use a squeegee after each shower.
In your bathroom, keep a tiny trash can for tissues, disposable objects, and other trash.
To prevent mold and mildew growth, make sure the bathroom is well ventilated. Run it before and after showers or baths for at least 30 minutes.
After using damp towels, hang them to dry and replace them regularly with clean ones. If wet towels are not correctly hung, they might develop a musty odor.