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Your bathroom is one of the most visited spaces in your home, making it a vital part of your routine cleaning. For most people, though, it’s also the room they least like to clean. 

Maintaining a clean bathroom takes time and a bit of elbow grease. If you’re searching for a more streamlined way for how to clean a bathroom, we’re here to help.

In this article, we’ll cover 9 of the top bathroom cleaning tips and tricks that make the most effective use of your time. But before we do, let’s cover some clean bathroom basics.   

The Importance of Routine Bathroom Cleaning 

Many types of harmful bacteria can be found lingering in your bathroom. Streptococcus, E. coli, and salmonella are only a few of the dozens of illness-causing bacteria you can find here

Cleaning your bathroom regularly, along with routine handwashing, can prevent bacteria from hanging around. It can also play a major role in stopping them from spreading. 

To maintain a clean bathroom, it pays to be prepared. In the next section, we’ll go over some of the essential supplies to keep in your house at all times.    

Gather Your Bathroom Cleaning Supplies 

Most surfaces are easy to clean. But you must ensure you have appropriate supplies to keep a sparkling fresh and clean bathroom.

You’ll need these supplies to get the job done properly: 

  • Glass cleaner 
  • All-purpose bathroom cleaner
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Toilet brush and cleaner 
  • Sponges, microfiber cloths, or paper towels
  • Broom and dustpan or vacuum
  • Mop
  • Bucket
  • Gloves 

Using gloves will keep your hands clean and safe while you clean germ-prone areas, and they will also protect your hands from any cleaners you use. 

Bathroom Cleaning Tips and Tricks for a Spotless Bathroom 

The process of maintaining a clean bathroom doesn’t have to be complicated. To keep it germ-free, follow these top tips for cleaning bathrooms:

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #1: Unclutter the Countertop 

One of the easiest parts of keeping a clean bathroom is getting rid of the junk cluttering your countertop. The nearly empty bottles of hand cream and unused mascara tubes only take up space. You can also look for anything past its expiration date and toss it in the trash.     

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #2: Remove Products for a Deeper Clean 

You’ll want to remove all products from shower shelves to get the most thorough clean and use your time wisely. Place the towels and rugs in the hallway or laundry room. Move products from the countertops and take out the trash can.  

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #3: Dust and Sweep 

You can get rid of dust and cobwebs using a long-handled duster. You may need to use a step stool to reach higher corners, light fixtures, and vents. Once you’ve removed all the dust, sweep or vacuum the floors to remove the hair and other debris that tends to accumulate on the floor. 

Dusting and sweeping first, also called dry cleaning, will make cleaning smudges and dirt easier without creating a mix of dust and hair.   

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #4: Wipe Down All Surfaces 

To keep a clean bathroom, you can use disinfectant sprays or hot, soapy water that kills germs and viruses on contact. These products are ideal for use on: 

  • Faucets
  • Toilet and shower door handles
  • Door knobs
  • Cupboard handles
  • Toilet brushes
  • Plungers 

Every bathroom is designed differently, so spraying or wiping any other surface you touch with your hands is best. 

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #5: Scrub the Tub and Sink  

Before you scrub the tub, note what material it’s made from. Porcelain can withstand most cleaning products, but acrylic, enamel, and plastic may fade or get scraped by powerful chemicals. Avoid using bleach on tubs made from enamel and acrylic. A good rule to follow is to test clean one small spot to rule out potential damage from your cleaning agent. 

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #6: Clean the Shower 

Using an all-purpose cleaner, spray the walls and the floors and let it sit according to the directions. Then, wipe down every surface using a sponge or cloth. Take out the bathtub stopper and hair catcher to remove anything that has gathered. Although it isn’t an enjoyable task, it’s a necessary step in keeping a clean bathroom.

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #7: Tackle the Toilet 

Scrub inside the toilet bowl a few times each week using bleach-containing products. Use a toilet brush to remove gunk under the rim, and always wear gloves to protect your hands. Thoroughly wipe every part of the toilet seat, tank, lid, and sides of the seat. 

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #8:Wipe the Mirrors 

A toothpaste-stained mirror can be annoying and unsightly. Wipe down the mirror using a soft microfiber cloth or paper towel and glass cleaner.

Bathroom Cleaning Tip #9: Mop the Floors 

The bathroom floor may be one of the most critical surfaces to clean. After removing items and sweeping, vacuum to eliminate the remaining debris. Use an all-purpose cleaner in a bucket with warm water to mop the floor. Keep everyone away from the bathroom while the floor dries to prevent accidental falls.  

Keep a Clean Bathroom Year-Round

Maintaining a clean bathroom throughout the year is essential, but a busy schedule can make it a difficult task. Vella can take that worry off of your shoulders. 
Our expertly trained housekeepers use the finest quality equipment available along with effective, non-toxic products to keep your bathroom healthy and sparkling clean. To schedule your routine bathroom cleaning, contact Vella today.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably tired of hearing about coronavirus. I get it — so am I. That being said, with lockdowns beginning to lift and our hometown of Dallas, TX being declared a new hotspot, it’s more important than ever to keep your home clean, disinfected, and free of germs and viruses. Sounds daunting, but it’s easier than you think.

The method we’re outlining below is based on CDC guidelines, but if you’d like to read them over yourself, head to https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/about/when-and-how-to-clean-and-disinfect-your-home.html.

Step 1: Wash First

Here’s the most important part: You need to actually wash surfaces with soap and hot water before you disinfect them. Washing is what breaks down viruses. Our favorite, environmentally-friendly soap is Seventh Generation Dish Soap, which despite being called dish soap, is great to use on pretty much any surface in your home. Here are the steps:

1. Fill up a sink or bucket with hot, soapy, sudsy water.
2. Grab a  sponge, we love Scrub Daddy sponges, and wash the counter, handle, doorknob, appliance or any other frequently touched surface, making sure to use plenty of suds.
3. Let it sit for at least 20 seconds.
4. Rinse with a wet towel and dry with a fresh towel.

Step 2: Follow Up With Disinfectant

After you’ve washed and dried, then use an EPA-Approved disinfectant (you can find the list here). Many of these products need to sit on a surface before being wiped down, so check the chart under “Contact Time” for the appropriate wait time. For example, we love using Clorox Clean-Up, which has a contact time of 5 minutes. That means we put the disinfectant on the desired surface, wait 5 minutes, then wipe it. 

Be mindful when using a disinfectant with bleach. Never use bleach on marble or other porous stones! Bleach is very powerful and can eat away at these surfaces.

I like to look for the upside of things, so if I’m going to find an upside to this monster virus, I would say it is encouraging all of us to be cleaner, healthier, and more mindful of our daily habits. Seems like a small upside compared to all the downsides, but hey – it’s something.