Techniques for Cleaning a Bathroom

Bathrooms get dirty fast, especially in a high-traffic or busy-busy environment. The task of cleaning it is feared by most expect the bravest of the brave. Scrubbing toilets and showers is something not often identified as a pleasant task. Cleaning the bathroom doesn’t have to be all that much work if it is done right. If you wait until your bathroom is totally scuzzy, yes it will take you longer than if you do a regular upkeep.

-First things first, get organized. Everything needs to have its own place and should stay in that place when not in use. Leaving items lying around creates unnecessary and easily avoid messes.

-Remove all items that don’t belong in the bathroom (like toys) and keep them out.

-Keep laundry  organized; don’t just throw it in the bathroom corner. Laundry baskets are the perfect solution and can even be placed in individual bedrooms.

-Wipe surfaces if they get wet. Letting them dry on their own creates scum which ends up becoming a harder job then simply wiping. Drying shower walls after use also helps prevent scum build-up on tile walls.

Now that you have the basic down lets dip into some cleaning.

Cleaning Toilet

Pour in some bleach or bowl cleaning solution and let it sit. Some toilet cleansers come in a bottle that is shaped to get the solution under the rim; these are very handy, but if you don’t have any, ordinary bleach will do wonders. You can come back to this later; let the disinfectant do its job for 20-30 minutes.Come back with a toilet brush and scrub your now germ-free toilet bowl. Be sure to get the solution-infused bowl water under the rim and then flush.

 

Cleaning Shower/Bath

 

Rinse with the hottest water. Scrub down with a bath tub/shower cleaning solution and rinse again. Make sure to get shower head and water knob.

 

Cleaning Sink and Mirror Area

Start off by cleaning the mirror. A glass cleaner and rag/paper towel will do the job. Next remove all item on the surface top. Thoroughly scrub down the surface with a cleaning solution or simply water. Dry after.Next come the cabinets and knobs. You’ll probably want to use hot, soapy water for this purpose. If you’re worried about germs on these surfaces, add a bit of bleach to your soapy water.

Finish up by mopping up the floor. Start out with the furthest point from the door. Hot soapy bleach water will work best. Be sure to not forget to rinse of the floor clean water to remove slippery soap residue. Be sure to get along the sides of your toilet bowl where it is anchored to the floor.