The Ultimate Bathroom Cleaning Checklist!

Maintaining a clean bathroom is essential for hygiene and comfort but cleaning the bathroom is a task!

Not anymore, because here we are sharing a cleaning schedule that you can follow for a clean and fresh bathroom all year round. It doesn’t take much time and effort if you stick to this cleaning schedule.

Here’s a comprehensive bathroom cleaning checklist divided into daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks to help you maintain a clean bathroom.

–Daily Bathroom Cleaning Checklist–

1. Declutter Countertop

As soon as you are doing with your morning routine, make sure you return skincare, makeup, hair, and other products you use to their place. This small habit will do wonders in your cleaning game and this doesn’t even take much time.

After that use a disinfectant wipe or cloth to clean sinks, faucet handles, and countertops, do not forget to wipe the mirrors to remove water and toothpaste spatters.

2. Clean the Toilet

Give the toilet a quick scrub with a toilet brush and disinfectant before you take a shower. This will take less than 5 minutes and your bathroom will be fresh and squeaky clean 24×7.

3. Empty the Trash

This is a very important task and should not be skipped at all. You should not let trash accumulate in your bathroom as it may lead to a foul smell. Remove any trash from the bathroom and replace the dustbin liner.

4. Hang the Towels

Dropping the wet towel on the floor after a shower and promising yourself that you will do it later is easy but the consequences are not good. Hanging the wet towels for drying will take only 5 seconds and will save you a lot of time and effort in laundry in case any mold or mildew grows due to damp towels.

5. Sweep the Floor

Quickly sweep the floor to remove any hair, dust, or debris. Nobody has time to mop the floor in the morning before work but you can ensure there is no hair in the bathroom as it can clog the drains and sink.

–Weekly Bathroom Cleaning Checklist–

1. Wipe Down Counters and Mirrors

Ensure the counters are clear so that they can be cleaned thoroughly. Different surface materials require different solutions. use baking soda and water for tiles and warm soapy water for marble and granite. Wipe mirrors for getting rid of any toothpaste and water splashes.

2. Disinfect the Toilet

Disinfecting the toilet is crucial for preventing any health issues as a quick scrub daily is not enough. It is one of the most used items in the bathroom and require a thorough cleaning.

Start by dusting off the lid and tank and then use a disinfectant spray or foam to sanitize the toilet. Start from outside the toilet and then proceed to the bowl rim. To clean inside the toilet bowl, you can go for disposable bowl scrubbers with a built-in cleaner or throw in a few antacids and let them dissolve before scrubbing.

Do not forget to disinfect the toilet brush after each use by adding a few caps of bleach to a gallon of warm water and soaking it for one hour at least.

3. Sanitize the Sink

Use your favorite surface cleaner or homemade water-vinegar solution to spray on faucet handles, sink, and drains, and let it sit for some time to break down the grime. Then finish by wiping with a wipe or paper towel and do not forget between and behind the faucet knobs.

4. Clean the Drains

Do not ignore sink and shower drains as there can be hair and buildup that can clog the drains if the water runs down slowly. Try to unclog the drains by removing the sink stopper first and using the end of the wire hanger to remove the buildup.

In case there is more residue, consider drain cleaners but read the instructions carefully before using.

5. Vacuum and Mop the Floor

Last but not least, clean the floor as the residue from cleaning the bathroom would have fallen on the floor. Vacuum the loose debris and then mop the floor with soapy water.

Tip: “In case you use bleach while cleaning, do not forget to ventilate properly“.

–Monthly Bathroom Cleaning Checklist–

1. Scrub the Shower and Tub

For cleaning the shower or bathtub you can either use a commercial cleaner or make your own DIY cleaner by mixing vinegar and dish soap in equal proportions. Spray this solution on the tub, shower hardware, walls, floor, etc., and let it sit for at least 5-10 minutes before you scrub it off with a brush. Use warm water to clean the surface and then wipe the surfaces with a clean dry cloth.

2. Polish the Mirrors

To make your mirrors sparkly clean, spray an ammonia-base glass cleaner on them and wipe them with a dry lint-free cloth in a circular motion. Avoid paper towels or any such material to wipe that can leave residue behind.

3. Wash Bathroom Rugs and Shower Mat

Bathroom rugs and shower mats are full of hair, dust, and anything that is stuck on the shoes that you wear while walking around the house or stepping outside, making them a magnet for dirt and allergens. You can wash most of the rugs in the washing machine but always read what is mentioned on the care tag. In case the care tag is missing, wash the rug according to the material.

4. Wash the Shower Curtain and Liner

Shower curtains and liners are the breeding grounds for mold and mildew due to excess moisture and humidity in the bathroom. Make sure you wash them in the washing machine at least once in a month. Read the care tag carefully to avoid damaging the fabric.

–Seasonal Bathroom Cleaning Checklist–

1. Clean Trash Can

Even if you use a liner all the time, it is still a good thing to clean the trash can every 3-4 months. Just add a few drops of liquid soap and warm water in the trash bin and then let it sit for some time. After that wipe it dry with a clean dry cloth or paper towel.

2. Organize the Medicine Cabinet, Drawers, Storage Boxes

Declutter and organize the storage spaces and discard the expired toiletries & products along with reorganizing them. If a product will expire in a few months then write on it with a marker so you are reminded every time you use it.

Your medicine cabinet needs attention too. Arrange the medicines and safely dispose of the ones that are not required. Pay special attention to medicines that are going to expire in 3-4 months and write on them clearly so you don’t consume them by mistake. Clean the inside by using cleaning wipes or soapy water and microfiber cloth to sanitize the inside before returning the items to their place.

3. Dust the Baseboards

The baseboards are full of dust in the bathroom and need cleaning too. Use a microfiber cloth and in case they are made of wood, use a wood cleaner.

4. Clean Light Fixtures

Dust and clean all the light fixtures in the bathroom to ensure they are free of dust and cobwebs.

5. Clean the Exhaust Fan

The exhaust fan is not at eye level therefore it is usually ignored. But it is not a good thing because it can lead to excess moisture and mold building up in the bathroom thus making the fan less effective. Clean it at least once every 6 months.

First things first, turn off the power at the circuit breaker before you even start cleaning. Use protective eyewear because dust may fall as soon as you remove the cover. Use a microfiber cloth to remove the dust and then dip the cover in warm soapy water. Make sure it is completely dry before screwing the equipment back to the ceiling.

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