Keeping your bathroom clean can be a difficult undertaking as is likely to see more traffic than any other part of your home. A regular cleaning schedule is something you should pay close attention to if you want your bathroom to remain a bright, shiny and hygiene friendly environment.
Here is here brief 10 step program that should help you clean even the dirtiest bathroom. If you have second or third bathroom neglected bathroom or even an ‘outhouse’ this checklist is still very useful.
A useful tip is to keep a bathroom cleaning checklist. Use it as a general reference guide. It helps to remember what needs to be done and what cleaning products you may need to purchase going forward.
Remember that your bathroom won’t clean itself, it will just become more unhygienic over time. Adhere to these simple steps and it will make life better for you.
10 Easy Steps for a Complete Bathroom Clean
#1: Clean the Shower and Bathtub
Use a spray cleaner to scrub the walls and basin in a circular motion from top to bottom. Use plain water to rinse the cleaner. Using a fresh, moist cloth and wipe the cleaned area.
Step #2: Polish the mirror
Wipe the mirror down with a cloth soaked in dish soap and water or dampen it with glass cleaner.
Step #3: Clean the sink
Use a damp cloth that has been saturated with dish soap or a cleaning solution to wipe down the sink and vanity top. After thoroughly rinsing with plain water, repeat the cleaning process. Tip: Using an old toothbrush to remove fungi and mold can build up inside your drain can be very useful.
Step #4: Sanitize the Toilet
To achieve thorough cleanliness both the inside and exterior of your toilet should clean. using a toilet cleaner along with a long-handled toilet brush.
As an alternative you can use antacid tablets. These tablets dissolve in the bowl and are available at all leading supermarkets.
Step 5: Tidy up the floor
Use a mop soaked in a cleaner solution diluted with water to give your bathroom floor a thorough cleaning. Pine O Cleen and Earth Choice are good choices that are commonly available in most major supermarkets for this. Start by cleaning the bathroom from the farthest corner and work your way toward the door using a left-to-right motion. Push the mop over a portion of the floor after wringing out any extra cleaning solution.
After squeezing out the extra water, mop the same area once more after submerging the mop in a bucket of clean water. Ensure that you are not just spreading dirty water around and that there is a planned approach to what you are doing.
Step 6: Empty the bathroom rubbish bin
Thoroughly clean both the exterior and interior of the wastebasket in your bathroom. You can use an all-purpose cleaner similiar, or same as, the one used for your floor. Most of these products contain benzalkonium chloride which acts as an active disinfectant. After applying the cleaner, use a clean cloth to wipe down the basket.
Step 7: Organise your medicine cabinet
If your bathroom has a medicine cabinet, remove the all its contents and place these items in your nice clean sink. Mist the cabinet’s walls and shelves with a cleaning solution. Again, your cleaning solution should contain Benzalkonium Chloride as this is likely to kill 99.9% of most germs. Then use a fresh cloth to wipe. Scrub the cabinet’s unclean areas with another old toothbrush.
Step 8: Clean the cabinets
Fill a bucket with water and cleaner, then saturate a cloth with the mixture. Working in the direction of the grain, wipe the cabinets from top to bottom. Give the knobs a shine to make them look nice.
Step 9: Clean all fixtures and faucets
Gently clean all fixtures and faucets with a cloth sprayed with cleaner. Using a fresh cloth, buff it.
Step #10: Clean the Shower rod and rings
Shower rods and rings should be cleaned with a cloth moistened with dish soap and water because dust buildup on the rings can make them difficult to remove smoothly. If the rings or shower rod is corroding can try mixing baking soda and water to remove surface rust spots or consider replacing it entirely. Plastic rings are a good alternative if you notice rust building up on your shower rod.
Cleaning Checklist for Everyday Bathroom Tasks
· Clean up spills right away.
· Replace hand towels daily.
· After every use, wipe the sink and tub to remove large toothpaste blobs.
· Don’t forget to hand-dry the towels.
Weekly Tasks in the Bathroom
· Replenish cleaning or toiletry supplies based on your regular cleaning schedule
· Clean the shower and bathtub.
· Mop and sweep the floors.
· Empty your bathroom rubbish bin regularly, recycle waste where you can.
· Meticulously clean and disinfect the sink and countertops.
· Flush drains with boiling water to avert clogs.
· Ensure mirrors are streak free of mold (including toothpaste marks)
· Use clean cloths and towels.
· Vacuum the rugs.
Monthly tasks for the laundry room
· Address mold and mildew in the restroom
· Tidy and arrange cabinets and drawers
· Clean the trash can
Bathroom Tasks Every Three Months
· Clean the shower curtains.
· Clean the grout (if necessary)
· Clean the carpets
· Get rid of old prescription drugs
Essential Components of a Checklist for Cleaning Bathrooms
Create a strategy:
Making a plan that outlines the cleaning duties and frequency is crucial when cleaning ayour bathroom; purchase the right equipment hardware eg; long handled brush, buckets, mop and thorougly read the directions of the cleaning liquids you use. Our experience tells us that some products work better than others and some products really don’t work at all and can be expensive.
High-to-low cleaning:
The best way to clean your bathroom is to clean the high areas first and working your way down. Always start by cleaning the top of the partition, mirrors, wall sections, etc., before progressively moving on to the countertops, fixtures, and floors in restrooms.
Maintain a Fresh Scent in the Bathroom:
Maintain grout lines, floor drains and the flooring surrounding the toilets to help prevent odor.
To keep your bathroom looking brand new and immaculate, it’s essential to have a cleaning checklist. In addition to preventing illness and disease by removing dirt and bacteria from the area, routine bathroom cleaning will also increase the bathroom’s lifespan.
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Author: Josie. Manilta Cleaning Services, Melbourne