How to Clean Your Bathroom

Mildew, mold, and soap scum, oh my!

What you’ll need to clean it up and keep it clean:

*All-Purpose spray cleaner (antibacterial)

*Glass cleaner

*Bathroom spray cleaner (mildew-remover)

*Paper towels

*Pre-moistened baby wipes

*Toilet bowl cleaner

*Toilet brush

*Tub brush

*Air freshener

Preventative Maintenance

Establish a daily and weekly routine to make keeping your bathroom clean an easy task.

Do a daily wipe down of your bathroom:

  • Use paper towels or wipes to quickly clean up makeup spills and any hairspray buildup.  You can even use baby wipes to remove your makeup and then the other side of the wipe to quickly wipe down your sink at night! 
  • Spray some All-Purpose Antibacterial Cleaner on your sink, countertops, toilet, faucets, and shower walls/bathtub corners and wipe them down with a paper towel.


One day a week:

  • Clean your toilet weekly with Toilet Bowl Cleaner and a toilet brush.  Keep the toilet brush clean by sticking it in a clean toilet and flushing.  Be sure to keep a plunger in your bathroom so it’s there if you ever need it.
  • Spray your mirror with glass cleaner as needed so you can see your beautiful face clearly (and uh, to avoid those gross little mirror specs from showing up in your selfies.  JUST KIDDING, okay… maybe not.) 

(And don’t forget to stock up on toilet paper and paper towels.)

A little preventative maintenance can save you from wasting precious weekend hours cleaning!

Deep Clean

Okay, so if haven’t been doing your preventative maintenance as often as you should….

Get rid of mildew, mold, and soap scum:

  • Spray soap-scum stains with Bathroom Spray Cleaner.  Repeat if necessary.  Always check the label for precautions.  If you’re unsure whether the cleaner is appropriate for the surface you want to clean, first test an inconspicuous spot.
  • Make sure your bathroom has good ventilation while you’re cleaning.  Open a window or turn on a fan to deal with fumes.  If the smell of any cleaner gives you a headache, take a break until the air clears.
  • Mildew smells and looks unpleasant.  If you have a shower curtain, but it’s not plastic, make sure to buy a clear plastic shower curtain for the inside to avoid your decorative shower curtain from getting wet and growing mildew.  If you have a plastic shower curtain, remove it monthly and spray it with Bathroom Spray Cleaner and wash it off using the tub faucet (if you have one).  If the mildew is really bad, wash the affected surface with bleach and rinse thoroughly.  Remember: NEVER mix bleach with other cleaning products, especially ammonia.  This combination can create poisonous fumes.


Remove any stains:

  • If you find any stains (nail polish, coffee, lipstick, blood, etc.), get rid of them with bleach.  Apply the bleach while wearing gloves.  (Remember, as we mentioned earlier, don’t mix bleach with other cleaning products!)


Clean your mirror:

  • Did you know that in addition to glass cleaner, you can clean your bathroom mirror with air freshener?  Wipe with paper towels (or newspapers!) to avoid streaks.


Check your shower/tub drain for hair balls:

  • Remove the drain covering.  
  • Put a damp coffee filter over your hand and pull that hairball out! 


Clean your floors:

  • Your All-Purpose Cleaner may be used on your floors or walls (if you have wipe-off paint) for spot or thorough cleaning.  Most all-purpose cleaning products can be diluted for washing floors or walls.


Organize your stuff:

  • While you’re waiting for your spray cleaners to work their magic on the grime in your tub or shower walls, go through the items you store in your bathroom and throw anything away that’s past its expiration date or that you don’t like or use. 
  • Keep a small plastic bag or container under your sink so that at a moment’s notice you can quickly collect any items for storage elsewhere that you wouldn’t want any curious (ahem, nosy) guests to find if/when they snoop in your medicine cabinet, drawers, or under-sink area.  Keep an extra roll of toilet paper in the bathroom on the commode or in a fancy basket so guests don’t have to look for more should the current roll run out.
  • Prescriptions and vitamins should be stored in a less humid place than your bathroom. (Try a pantry or kitchen cupboard – just don’t forget to take them after you relocate them!  Some prescriptions can be stored in the refrigerator.  Check your prescription labels for storage instructions.).


DONE.  Reward yourself for all of your hard work!