How to clean the bathroom

Video: How to Clean Everything in your Bathroom!

Content

Part 2 of 3: Cleaning surfaces
Part 3 of 3: Keeping your bathroom clean
Tips
Warnings
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1 Remove all unnecessary things from the bathroom. Take away everything that should not be in the bathroom - clothes, empty bottles, trash. Remove everything you need from surfaces. If you have a small shelf or cabinet on wheels in your bathroom, roll it out to clean underneath.

2 Pour some bleach or other disinfectant into the toilet. Dip the brush into the toilet to disinfect it.

Open the bathroom door and turn on the fan, if you have one.
For a more sustainable detergent, add a tablespoon of baking soda to water mixed 75/25 with white vinegar.

3 Wipe off dust. When cleaning any room, start cleaning from top to bottom. Remove the cobwebs from the corners, sweep other dust and dirt directly onto the floor: you will clean them up later. A dust brush works well for this, but you can also use a broom.

If your bathroom is covered with wallpaper, so as not to spoil it, wrap the brush with toilet paper or paper towel and dampen a little.

4 Apply any cleaning powder to particularly dirty areas. If plaque builds up on the tub, sink, or around the taps, lightly dampen the areas and scrub with a cleaning powder such as Comet. If you leave the powder on for 10-15 minutes and do something else during this time, you will easily get rid of plaque and dirty spots, and you will not have to scrub them for too long.

Read the label to make sure the product is suitable for this type of surface. Before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area of the surface.

Part 2 of 3: Cleaning surfaces

1 Wash the walls, ceiling and / or window (if your bathroom has one). If there is mold on the ceiling, first apply liquid bleach or disinfectant to the surface and let sit for a few minutes. Do the same with the walls (if they are tiled). Use a sponge or clean cloth to wipe down the tiles you applied the product to. Rinse thoroughly to avoid streaking and wipe dry with a cloth.
- Wear rubber gloves when handling cleaning products to protect your hands from drying out. Gloves are a must if you are using aggressive products.
2 Wash the shower. Spray the cleaner on the walls and shower head and let sit for a few minutes. Spray products specifically designed to remove soap deposits are best for baths and showers that are not cleaned straight away.
- Detergents to remove rust and limescale are best for cleaning hard water that leaves green or rusty spots. Never clean ceramic surfaces with abrasive products or metal or abrasive scouring pads, as the surface will wear off quickly.
- Soak the shower head. If the shower head is heavily coated with hard water or soap, you can remove it and soak it overnight in a solution of water and vinegar and then brush it off with an old toothbrush.
- Thoroughly clean the shower walls, taps, hose and watering can. Rinse them well with very hot water and dry with a towel.You can rub the taps to a shine with a paper or regular towel.
- Don't forget the shower curtain; it also becomes moldy. To get rid of mold stains, you will need a 2/3 water and 1/3 bleach solution and a spray bottle. Or you can remove the curtain and wash it in hot water with a little soap and bleach.
3 Wash near the sink and the sink itself. Dab a little cleaner on the sponge and thoroughly wipe off any traces of soap and paste from the sink, making sure to rinse the sponge well. Also wash the trash can, toilet paper holder and other items that are constantly in the bathroom. To clean out the dirt behind the faucet, it is very convenient to use an old toothbrush or cotton swabs.
- Never do not clean the sink or near the sink with the same rag or paper towels you used to clean the toilet. This will carry disease-causing microbes and bacteria into the sink. To prevent this, use a separate toilet rag, or use paper towels that you throw away immediately.
- Wipe down cabinets and drawers. Use hot soapy water. If you're worried about getting germs on them, add some bleach to the soapy water.
4 Wash the mirror. Wipe the mirror with a special cleaner, rinse and wipe off excess water with a towel or rubber scraper. To make the mirror shine, add a little vinegar to the water.
5 Clean the outside of the toilet. Start with the flush handle so you don't get dirt on it from other places later. Use a rag and disinfectant detergent to thoroughly clean the outside of the toilet, including the cistern, outside of the bowl, bezel, seat on both sides, and mountings. Then wipe with a clean, damp cloth to rinse off the detergent.
- Remember to use a rag that you only intended for cleaning the toilet, or disposable paper towels (they should be thrown in the trash, not flushed down the toilet!).
6 Clean the toilet bowl with a brush and rinse. You probably won't have to scrub it for a long time: let soapy water and a little patience solve the problem. Pour the inside of the toilet with a curved bottle of thick cleaner. Apply a generous amount of product under the rim and it will gradually drain down the sides of the toilet.
- Leave the product in the toilet for half an hour or an hour. Then clean well with a brush to distribute it evenly over the walls, and leave it on for a while. Rub another brush and rinse.
7 Sweep and wipe the floor. Start at the place farthest from the door. Sweep away all debris, including the one you scrubbed onto the floor earlier. Then wipe the floor with hot water. Add some soap and bleach to the water. Be sure to wipe down the floor with clean water to remove any soapy streaks. Also, don't forget to wash around the toilet - this place is usually very dirty. Do not forget to wash the mountings and embossed parts as they tend to collect a lot of dirt.
8 Take an old toothbrush and rinse well. Rinse off any remaining toothpaste from it. Apply a dab of bleach or other cleaning agent suitable for your surface to the brush and clean areas that require extra thorough cleaning and are difficult to reach with a sponge or rag.

Part 3 of 3: Keeping your bathroom clean

1 Turn on the fan, if installed. If the bathroom is properly ventilated, there will be less mold and general cleaning can be done less frequently. Always turn on the fan after showering to dry out the room and prevent mold. If there is no fan, ventilate the bathroom by leaving the door open.
2 Wipe down the cab after taking a shower. To make sure mold isn't showing up before the next big cleanup, take a little time to wipe down the stall every time you shower. Together with a running fan, this will help prevent mold in the bathroom.
3 Be careful. Sometimes we say dirty, but we just mean mess. If things are piling up in the bathroom that need to be washed, place a basket or container for them. To prevent your toothbrushes from lying around, place them in a glass or stand. The rest of the products can be put in the old shoebox and tucked away under the sink to keep the surfaces free.
4 Use a toilet brush often. Even if it doesn't look dirty, the minerals in the water accumulate on its walls. So it will be helpful to regularly clean it with a brush. If you do this at least once a week, it will be easier for you during the general cleaning.
5 Rinse off the toothpaste. The paste left on the sink and on the mirror makes the bathroom dirtier than it actually is. After brushing your teeth, rinse the sink to avoid any paste stains. When you are finished washing your face, wipe the sink dry.
- Rinse the sink while you rinse your mouth. Two things at the same time, plus additional benefits for the teeth.

Tips

While cleaning, constantly rinse the sponge or brush and change the water in the bucket as soon as it gets dirty. The purpose of cleaning is to wash away the dirt, not smear it all over the bathroom.
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning.
There are many small corners and gaps in the bathroom that a sponge and brush cannot reach. Cotton swabs and a toothbrush (purely for cleaning, of course!) Can be very useful for cleaning up dirt in hard-to-reach places.
You can use a limescale and rust remover to clean the shower head and restore pressure. For best results, do this several times a week after showering.
Remember, bleach is the number one enemy of mold. Usually, a little bleach will remove mold buildup so you don't even have to scrape it off.
You can get rid of annoying stains on the mirror. To do this, you need regular shaving foam. Just apply it to the mirror and rub. After that, no streaks should appear. It works just fine!
Don't forget to wash the ceiling. A water / bleach spray can also be used to remove mold from the ceiling.
The rubber scraper will clean glass surfaces without streaks.
Wipe down not only the tiles, but also the seams between them.
After you've cleaned your tub, apply a leave-in shower and bath cleaner to keep it clean without much effort.

Warnings

Read the labels on the detergents carefully. To be sure bleach can be added to them. Some products contain ammonia; be careful with it if you are using bleach nearby.
Never mix bleach and ammonia! Even sponges containing bleach can react with ammonia and produce poisonous chlorine gas.