• No one likes cleaning the

bathroom, but by keeping

up with it, the job becomes
much less painful.
efficiency in keeping your
surfaces, walls, floor,
shower and toilet sparkling
clean.
• Preparing to Clean
• Remove all the items that
don't belong in your
bathroom.
• Take out everything that
Pour some bleach or another disinfectant
into the toilet bowl (W.C.)
• Put the toilet brush inside the bowl, helping
to sanitize the brush for cleaning. Make sure
the door is open and the fan is on to ensure
proper ventilation.
• For a green alternative, mix a tablespoon of
baking powder into about a quart of 75/25
mix of white vinegar and water.
Dusting
• In general, when cleaning any room, start
from the top down.
• Clean cobwebs in the corners of the
bathroom, and brush other dust and dirt
Apply any scrub powder to especially
dirty areas.
• If you've got lime and build-up in the tub,
sink, or around faucets, damp those areas
slightly and sprinkle with scrubbing powder
like Comet. Letting it sit for 10-15 minutes
while you do other things will help to work
loose the dirty patches and make your
scrubbing go much more smoothly.
• Be sure to read the label and ensure that
you're using an appropriate product and
 Cleaning Surfaces
• Clean the walls, windows and/or ceiling.
• If you have mold on the ceiling start with
spraying a water bleach/disinfectant solution
on it and let it rest for a couple of minutes, do
the same with the walls ( if they are tiles) or
use another cleaning product.
• With a sponge or a clean rag, scrub the tile
surfaces you've sprayed. Rinse it carefully to
avoid any stripes and dry it with a clean rag.
It's a good idea to wear rubber gloves while
you're scrubbing, to keep your hands from
drying out if you're using harsh products.
 Clean the shower.
• Spray- cleaning product on the shower walls, and the shower head
and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Spray cleansers made
especially for getting rid of soap scum work very well on tubs that
haven't been cleaned in a while.
• For hard water areas that are prone to green and rust-colored stains,
a cleanser made for eliminating calcium, lime and rust is probably
what you need. Never use abrasive cleaners or green abrasive scrub
pads or steel wool on porcelain fixtures, as they will quickly dull the
finish.
• Soak the showerhead. If eventually the showerhead becomes quite
clogged with hard water build up or soap scum, you can remove it
and soak it overnight in a vinegar/water mixture, and then clean with
a toothbrush.

• Go back over the shower and scrub the walls, faucet and shower
head, rinse well with the hottest water and or dry with a towel. You
can shine the faucet with a paper towel or a towel.
Clean the sink and counter area.
• Scrub all the soap scum and toothpaste off with a
small amount of cleaner, rinsing your sponge
thoroughly as you go along.
• Clean your trashcan, tissue holder and other
items which regularly remain in your bathroom.
• An old toothbrush or cotton swabs can be handy
for getting the junk out from between the tap and
handles.
• Be sure never to clean the sink and counter area
with the same rag or paper towel you used to
clean the toilet. This can spread leftover disease-
causing germs to your sink and counter area. To
prevent this you can use a specific rag which you
use to clean only the toilet.
• Wipe off the fronts and tops of cabinets and
drawers. You'll probably want to use hot, soapy
 Clean the mirror.
• Use cleaner, rinse it and wipe
the excessive water off with a
towel or squeezee.

• To add a shine to your mirror

add a bit vinegar to the water. if
just cleaning with water wipe
with a towel after.
 Clean the exterior of the W.C.
• Wipe the outside, starting with the flush
handle so as not to re-contaminate it, with
a cloth soaked in disinfectant cleaner.
• Thoroughly wash and rinse all exterior
surfaces of the toilet bowl, including the
underside and flared base, the top and
underside of the seat and lid, and the
hinges and their mounting area with a
cloth and detergent or similar cleaner.
• Don't forget to use a cloth specially
 Scrub the bowl with a toilet brush
and flush.
• You probably won't have to scrub hard. Let
the soapy water and patience dissolve the
problem.
• Coat the inside of the bowl with a viscous
acidic cleaner generally sold in an angle-
necked bottle.
• Take special care to cover the entire inside
edge of the rim; it'll run down toward other
areas.
• Allow the cleaner to soak for half an hour or
more before scrubbing the entire bowl
including under the rim with a toilet bowl
 Sweep and Mop the floor.
• Start with the farthest point from the door.
• Sweep up all the dust and debris you've
cleaned so far and let fall on the floor, then
mop using hot soapy bleach water.
• Remember to rinse the floor with 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. This
area is notoriously dirty.
• Don't forget to clean the base boards or base
molds these places usually accumulates a lot
 Find an unwanted old toothbrush
and wash it thoroughly.
• Get rid of all excess toothpaste gunk that
may be on it. Apply a small amount of
bleach or other counter-safe cleaning
product to the toothbrush. Scrub away!
The toothbrush helps to get in areas that
are narrow or need very detailed
scrubbing.
Having effective tools on hand makes cleaning easier and
quicker. Keep the seven suggested supplies in or near the
bathroom to streamline your cleaning routine.
1. Squeegee: Use a squeegee to remove excess
moisture from the walls and door of the shower or
tub after every use. It will drastically cut down on
the amount of moisture,mildew and soap scum
that can be difficult to remove later. Use it with
glass cleaner to clean mirrors and windows quickly
and easily too.
2. Toilet Brush: For quick-and-easy toilet
cleaning, keep a toilet brush in a decorative holder
3. Disposable Wipes or Disinfectant Cleaner and
Sponge: Keep a container of disposable disinfectant wipes
under bathroom sinks for quick and easy daily wipe-downs
of the sink, counter, tub and toilet. Alternatively, keep a
spray bottle of disinfectant spray and sponge handy.
Tip: After washing your face, use your washcloth to pre-
wipe the countertop and remove any hair
or toothpaste residue before placing it in the dirty laundry.
Then use the disinfectant wipes or cleaner to kill germs.
4. Multi-Surface Cleaner and Lint-Free Rag: A versatile
cleaner will make your bathroom sparkle! Use it to wipe
down faucets, handles, mirrors, glass doors and ceramic.
While this is not a substitute for disinfecting surfaces (that
should be done first), multi-surface spray will help make the
5. Rubber Gloves: Between germs, grime and cleaners,
keeping your bathroom clean can do a number on your
hands. Do yourself a favor and protect them with a quality
pair of rubber gloves. Rinse well after each use, and hang
to dry before storing.

Tip: Sanitize gloves every few weeks by running them

through the dishwasher (top rack only) or by adding them
to a load of rags when you do laundry. Let them air dry and
they’ll be good as new.

6. Old Toothbrush: If your bathroom has a lot of tile, you’ll

definitely want to keep an old toothbrush or two on hand.
Nothing cleans grout lines better. Keep them clean by
5. Rubber Gloves: Between germs, grime and cleaners,
keeping your bathroom clean can do a number on your
hands. Do yourself a favor and protect them with a quality
pair of rubber gloves. Rinse well after each use, and hang
to dry before storing.

Tip: Sanitize gloves every few weeks by running them

through the dishwasher (top rack only) or by adding them
to a load of rags when you do laundry. Let them air dry and
they’ll be good as new.

6. Old Toothbrush: If your bathroom has a lot of tile, you’ll

definitely want to keep an old toothbrush or two on hand.
Nothing cleans grout lines better. Keep them clean by
7. Scrub Brush: For truly deep cleaning the tub and
shower, there is no substitute for a good scrub brush. For
maximum effectiveness, first apply cleaner, let it sit for at
least 30 minutes, then scrub well with the brush.

Tip: Read the care instructions for your tub or shower

before scrubbing. Some surfaces can easily scratch and
should not be cleaned with abrasive cleaners or brushes.

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