Spring Clean Your Bathroom: Spring Clean Series
Again it’s that time of year to give your house a good spring cleaning! Horray for spring clean – start with your bathroom by getting rid of all the clutter and cobwebs.
Are you feeling guilty every time you walk into your bathroom because it’s such a mess?
Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone!
A lot of people have trouble keeping their bathrooms clean.
I’ve got you covered if you’re looking for some help getting started. Today we’ll be focusing on how to clean your bathroom quickly and easily. So grab your supplies and get ready to tackle this dreaded task!
Spring is officially here, so it’s time for everyone’s least favorite chore: cleaning the bathroom from top to bottom. So read on for these steps to clean your bathroom like a champ.
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How to spring clean your bathroom!
Grab a big trash bag and bins
Chunk everything that’s expired – hair, body, and bathroom products. If you like to keep spare or extras of each, save it to a minimum. Put bathroom products in a bin to coral them till you are done cleaning.
Sort bathroom products out later when it’s time to organize.
For now, they need a temporary home so you can clean without the clutter.
Get your cleaning supply nearby where you are cleaning
When it’s easy for you to grab what you need as you clean, the convenience of a cleaning caddy is a must—one basket for all your cleaning essentials in one place.
You don’t want cleaning spray bottles lying around as you clean. Having a one-stop carry-all for what you need makes it more manageable to do the cleaning.
Use proper protection and ventilation while cleaning
Always protect yourself first when cleaning. You don’t want to feel dizzy when you’re in the middle of the cleaning spree.
Take the time to keep yourself safe as you clean around.
- Vent out the air.
- Use a mask and even eye goggles.
- Use gloves for hand and skin protection.
- Take breaks when you’re cleaning. Sometimes, you’re in the clean deep zone and skip breaks.
Clean your bathroom counters and sinks
Counters get dirty quickly, and the sink may also suffer from toothpaste stains.
Scrub those stains away with your cleaning products. Be very careful with what cleaning agent you use for your sink and counters because some cleaning products may ruin them if they aren’t for them.
Always double-check the cleaning instructions and warnings printed on your cleaning products.
We don’t want any ruined marbles, granites, quartz, etc. Too pricey to replace that.
Deep clean the shower and tub
Do you deep clean your shower right after you use them? Are you the type to deep clean it once a week?
Whichever your stand in cleaning your shower, it’s always helpful when you give enough time to scrub down the soap scums around it.
And it can be tough. It can be time-consuming.
I’ve been there. But, if you’re wondering, I’m the latter type of cleaner when it comes to my shower.
Use the shower spray solution for your shower walls and door. There are natural cleaning solutions
, and commercial agents don’t need much scrubbing effort from you. Pick what you prefer.
Remember, the shower floor is as important as the walls and doors. The grout – keep grout clean and prevent molding – grout cleaning method.
But the tub is a different talk. Tackle the cleaning as soon as you’re done soaking or using it. You don’t want extra water stagnant inside the tub. Or, if you love bath oils, those oils need to be off the tub surface.
It’s the same thing with tub; use the appropriate supply and products to clean your tub.
If you have a shower curtain with a liner, drop them in the washer and get them air dry.
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Dust the toilet, cabinets, and shelves
Hello, dusting!
Does your bathroom suffer a lot of collected dust?
Grab your favorite duster or microfiber cloth to clean the dust off your cabinets and shelves.
You may need some bottle sprays for accumulated dust or stains on the cabinets.
It’s perfectly safe to use water and get rid of the dirtied space. However, some stains may need more potent products to get it off. So now, check the finish of your cabinets and shelves before using any chemicals on them.
Polish all mirrors and chrome fixtures to get them looking brand new
Mirrors with handprints?
Yes!
Toothpaste splatters?
Yes, tell me about it.
Time to clean your bathroom mirror
- Please take off the debris first; it easily peeled off. Then, use a cloth with alcohol to scrub the debris away from the mirror.
- If you have a high-quality mirror cleaning spray, use it. If you prefer to make your own, combine ½ cup water, ½ cup white vinegar, and one tablespoon cornstarch.
- Turn on the bathroom vents. Put on a mask.
- Spray cleaning solution on the mirror.
- Use a microfiber cloth on your mirror for a streak-free clean or a crumpled newspaper. I still remember cleaning my childhood house mirrors using crumpled newspapers. To this day, I know it works if other wipes aren’t available.
- Make the pattern: edge to edge and top to bottom. Doing this will cover every inch of the mirror and all sides for cleaning.
- Inspect the mirror for anything missed.
For the bathroom fixtures
- Check the material of your bathroom fixtures. You DO NOT want to use a cleaning agent that will erode or ruin your fixtures.
- Only use the appropriate cleaner for your faucet, showerheads, cabinet handles, and other fixtures. When there are mineral deposits, it may be time to grab the cleaning staples to address the gunks.
- Always make sure you dry after cleaning. It will help decrease streaks, prevent molds and enhance the sparkle effect.
Cleaning the bathroom floors
Vacuum or Sweep the floors
Before you do the floor – time to look up! Vacuum the corners of the ceiling.
That’s right!
Look up to the corners of the shower stall, above the mirror, and other hubs you see around your bathroom.
I hope all the clutter and products to keep/throw away are contained or gone. It will be easier to take care of the floor when the areas are cleared first.
So grab your vacuum and hit every nook and crannies of the entire bathroom.
Don’t forget the space behind the toilet bowl, the trash can, and the back of a towel cabinet (not mounted or built-in).
Mopping your bathroom floors
You can use a cleaning solution on your mop system.
You can also use a cleaning spray bottle with your DIY or commercial-made solutions as you mop the floor.
Again, use the correct cleaning agents for the type of floor you have.
Freshen up the toilet bowl
Do you have a favorite cleaning tool for toilet bowls?
Preference for toilet bowl cleaning depends on what type of cleaning you do.
Some use a traditional toilet scrub with cleaning solutions. Some use the ready-made attach the cleaning pods to the toilet cleaning tool.
The goal is to clean under the insides of a toilet bowl.
To clean — the splatters, the dark stains, and all of the above.
The steps in cleaning your toilet bowl will depend on your chosen solutions. Read the fine print of proper and safe handling of the cleaning solutions.
P.S. if your toilet has a bidet attachment, CLEAN the sprayer! Don’t forget that dirt, grime, and poo splatters may also stick. Scrub and clean the toilet bidet
Bathroom Baseboards
Keeping up with the dust includes your baseboards.
Time to give them some TLC. They haven’t been tended to for a while. Spring cleaning your bathroom will provide them with the deserving time your baseboards need.
When you vacuum the floor early on, I hope you include your baseboards.
If not, you can grab your microfiber cloth, wet and squeeze, then wipe the boards one way. Be careful with any chip paints or dried-out stains. You may need more scrubbing to get the stains off.
When all is clean, use a dryer sheet (laundry dryer sheet) and run it across the baseboards. This method will prevent the dust from collecting more on the surface. It will be an easy clean-up next time.
Keep the trash can smelling fresh till the subsequent cleanup
How do you keep the bathroom trash can clean?
Do a deep clean every week. Wash the trash can on your tub; if there is no tub – turn on the shower (bonus if you have a removable showerhead).
Give your trash can a good shower and cleaning.
For daily cleaning, use disinfecting wipes to clean the top and sides of the trash cans.
You can pick up unscented trash bags to refill the can. However, if you aren’t sensitive or allergic to scents – you can use Scented Trash Bags! Thanks to the heavens for these.
Life-saver for everyday use and contains any odors – poo or pee wipes!
Organizing the bathroom
Now, all bathroom corners, top to bottom, are clean. So it’s time to house back the things you put in those bins. Then, organize your items, so everything has its place.
You’ve already decluttered first before you even started cleaning. It’ll be easier to put the items back to where they belong and not see clutter.
Who likes organizing in chaos?
Organizing when the space is clean is the next best thing!
This last part is when you organize from top to bottom. So do the shelves, the shower products, etc. Then move on to the countertops and finally the bathroom sink.
Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for Bathrooms
Spring cleaning tops the number one to-do list in any household. And with the arrival of spring comes the annual tradition of cleaning your house from top to bottom.
Let’s cut the overwhelm once and for all when it comes to cleaning your bathroom this spring.
Be strategic with your cleaning, prepare what you need, keep track of your nook and crannies, and be cautious of the cleaning agents you use on each surface.
But never fear – following the bathroom cleaning tips above will make this process quick and easy!
Are you ready to tackle and deep clean your bathroom this spring? Leave a comment about your favorite products to use in the bathroom.
