Bathroom Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning the Bathroom

Step by Step to a Clean Bathroom

1. Return everything that does not belong in the bathroom to its home. Get the dirty towels and washcloths to the laundry and take down the shower curtain and liner for washing or replacement.
2. Dust the walls and wiping them down where necessary.
3. Remove the window treatments, if there are any, and clean them or have them cleaned. Wash the windows both outside and in, scrubbing and rinsing the screens, as well. Keep the windows open to let out the fumes from any cleaning products and to freshen the room.
4. Pour toilet bowl cleaner or bleach into the toilet and let it sit while you clean other parts of the room. If you have mildew in the tub or shower, spray it down with the bleach solution or a mildew removal product and let that sit as well.
5. Grab a box and put everything from the medicine cabinet, counter top, and under the sink into it, besides towels and washcloths. Wipe down the counters and insides of the medicine cabinet and cabinet under the sink. Don't forget the top of the medicine cabinet, as well.
6. Clean your mirrors and shine the bathroom sink fixtures. Wash any soap dishes, toothbrush holders, and containers that usually sit on the sink area out, or wipe them down. Scrub out the sink and dry thoroughly when you are done to prevent water spots.
7. When the sink and medicine cabinet area is cleared, you can scrub the toilet. Make sure you use a brush to get under the rim well. Wipe of the top and back and scrub the area around the floor, as this often gets ignored in an everyday bathroom cleanup.
8. Start cleaning the tub or shower from the top and work down. Pay attention to the edges and corners, as mold and mildew can hide in these areas. Remove any mats or slip pads to make sure that they aren't harboring mildew and replace if necessary. Scrub out the tub area and remember to polish the faucet and handles, as well. Wipe the tub dry when you are done.
9. It is time to do the floor. If you have carpeting in your bathroom, vacuum well and steam clean, if needed. For hard floors, remove any area rugs and clean them, then sweep or vacuum up any loose dirt. Mop or clean the floor with a product that is safe for that particular type of floor covering. Pay close attention to corners and edges, where germs, mold, and mildew might develop.
10. Once the floor has dried, replace the rugs and re-hang the curtains. Put a toilet bowl disc in the tank, light a scented candle, and your beautifully clean bathroom is ready to enjoy!