Cleaning the bathroom is never a glamorous affair, but it obviously needs to be done. A dirty, grimy bathroom is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs that can make you and your loved ones fall ill. Whether you clean the bathroom on your own or get hired help, this helpful bathroom cleaning checklist to have your toilet spick and span. (Also, read this to learn how you can keep your bathroom smelling fresh.)
Essential Cleaning:
- Clear the floor of towels and dirty laundry
- Wipe down the vanity or counter top
- Hang up the rubber non-slip bath mat and/or floor mat to dry
- Remove hair from shower drain
Extra Cleaning:
- Remove residue from soap dish or soap dispenser
- Quick-clean shower stall with daily cleaning spray
- Sweep or vacuum hair and surface dirt
- Scrub bathtub
Optional Cleaning: Wiping down the mirror
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Essential Cleaning:
- Clean the mirror of splatters and stains
- Remove residue from soap dish or soap dispenser
- Scrub bathtub
- Sweep or vacuum and mop floor
- Clean shower stall glass and walls
- Scrub toilet bowl and clean the exterior
- Scrub the sink and clean vanity or counter top
- Clean all faucets to a polish
- Empty waste bin
- Wash and dry toothbrush holder
- Launder floor mat
Extra Cleaning:
- Wash rubber non-slip bath mat
- Wipe down wall tiles and back splashes
- Dust light fixtures and window ledges
- Clean windows
- Remove and wash shower curtain
Essential Cleaning:
- Wash rubber non-slip bath mat
- Remove and wash shower curtain, and clean the rod
- Wipe down wall tiles and back-splash
- Dust light fixtures and window ledges
- Clean windows and coverings (such as roller blinds)
- Clean towel rods and ring holders
- Throw away any empty bottles to declutter the space
Extra Cleaning:
- Pour vinegar down drains to prevent clogs
- Refill air freshener or scent diffuser
- Vacuum air ventilation vent covers
- Clean ceiling
- Vacuum air ventilation vent covers
- Scrub wall tile grout with brush
- Seal natural stone flooring
Text: Louisa Clare Lim, Home & Decor
This post was first published on November 16, 2019, and updated on April 29, 2020 and September 1, 2022.