Dreading the task of cleaning your bathroom? We hear you! That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive guide on the best way to clean a bathroom. This way, it’s not such a daunting task, you can make it part of your cleaning regime, and it can be done quickly and efficiently every time.
What Order Should You Clean the Bathroom?
It’s always recommended to clean from the top to the bottom, similar to other rooms in your home. This way, you don’t make clean surfaces dirty again and have to spend more time cleaning than you have to. Here’s a step-by-step guide on the best way to clean a bathroom.
Dust From Top to Bottom
Use your feather duster and run it around the ceiling and light fixtures to remove any dust and cobwebs. Then, dust all visible surfaces of your bathroom, as well as inside the nooks and crannies of the toilet. Alternatively, you can use your hoover to do this too and finally finish by hoovering the floor. Don’t forget to remove all toiletries and accessories from the space too and give them a wipe with your duster so they’re clean as well.
Clean Shiny Surfaces
Using a microfibre cloth and some window cleaner, wipe down any mirrors and shower enclosures until they’re sparkling. You may have to use another cloth, kitchen roll or squeegee to buff this afterwards to avoid streaks and water marks.
Wipe Taps & Other Fixtures
Use the microfibre cloth from before to shine your taps, plugs, shower heads and other fixtures to make them shine. If there is more stubborn limescale that needs to be removed, apply the relevant cleaning product, leave it to sit and then use a scrub brush to remove. Then, wipe them clean so you don’t leave any streaks.
Clean the Countertops
Depending on the types of countertops you have in your bathroom, choose the best cleaning product for the job. For the grout, give it a good scrub with this cleaner too to make it white and bright again.
Sinks, Showers & Bathtubs
These areas see a lot of buildup due to their everyday use, so it’s important to do a thorough job here. Spray your cleaner of choice around them and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then, use either a cloth or a scrubber to give them a deep clean and rinse out with water afterwards.
Tackle the Toilet
Even though the outside of the toilet has been dusted, it’s a good idea to give it a spray and wipe down again to remove any germs. Next, tackle the inside and work from the least dirty to the dirtiest parts with a sponge for a deep clean. Finally, add some bleach around the rim, give it a flush and apply any toilet cleaner discs or cages to keep it clean after every flush.
Clean the Floors
Now you’ve hoovered the floors, it’s time to give them a clean too. Whether you use a mop or spray it and wipe, it’s good to get into all the corners and around the edges to make the entire space shine. Don’t forget the space behind the toilet or the sink!
Top Tips for Cleaning Your Bathroom
Make Sure You Have All the Cleaning Products You Need
From sponges to cloths and wipes, to bleach, glass cleaner and limescale remover, gather all the essentials to make sure you have everything you need for a full clean. Maybe even store it in the bathroom if you can so you know it’s all there ready for next time.
Keep Your Bathroom Clutter-free
Toiletries, accessories and other items can clutter up your bathroom which you then have to clean around. Try and make sure you declutter the space so you have less items to worry about and minimise dust to make your cleaning as quick and efficient as possible.
Dust Straight Away
Before you start spraying and wiping, remember to dust the surfaces, toilet, light fixtures and skirting boards first otherwise all the dust will collect together and it will be harder to clean. This will give you a good foundation to work from, wearing down any smudges or stains first before tackling them with cleaning products.
Hire Professional Cleaners
If you don’t want the hassle of cleaning your bathroom, then hiring professional cleaners is a great alternative. Using their own high quality products and experience in cleaning, like Pinpoint Homes, you know you’re getting a deep clean every time. Whether you want a one-off cleaning service or a repeat one, we can help you keep on top of your bathroom’s cleanliness.
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