Deep Clean your Bathroom
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Deep Clean your Bathroom is the second post in a series on how to deep clean your entire house. If you missed it, you can read them here.
Deep Clean your House (Starting with the Kitchen)
How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom.
I started with the kitchen, the most used room in our house and most likely in your house too. Next in line of course, is the bathroom.
It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the idea of deep cleaning any room, let alone an entire house. That is why I’m taking it one room at a time. I’ve created a checklist for you to download so you can check-off items as you go, giving yourself some momentum to finish the job.
Do what you can when you can. If you can only work on it an hour or two at a time, then do that. If you have a period of time where you can dedicate more than that, take advantage of the opportunity and get it all done. The whole idea is to make it work for you.
So let’s get started on our next cleaning venture…time to deep clean your bathroom.
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Start at the Top
Just like in the kitchen, I suggest starting at the top and working your way down. This eliminates the need to have to clean areas multiple times as a result of dirt and dust moving around. Use a long-handled duster (I like to use this one made by Swiffer) to reach where the ceiling and wall meet. Pay particular attention to the corners, they can become pretty dusty.
Next, dust the walls of the bathroom. Use a wet cloth to wipe down afterwards to remove any toothpaste or unwanted splatter. I’m always amazed at how far toothpaste can travel in my kids bathroom.
How to Deep Clean the Mirror & Lighting
Clean the mirror and the lighting using Windex or a microfiber cloth. Be sure to dust the lightbulbs as well.
How to Deep Clean the Vanity & Sinks
Scrub your vanity tops and sinks with a disinfectant to kill unwanted germs. Be sure to wipe around the back of the faucets and faucet handles. If you have a backsplash behind your sink, don’t forget to wipe it down as well.
Spray your cabinet doors with either a wood soap cleaner (Murphy’s Oil Soap) or Windex, depending on what type of cabinets you have. I prefer to use Windex since I have white cabinets, it removes dirt and smudge marks better than anything else I’ve used.
How to Deep Clean the Doors & Switches
Wipe down door knobs and light switches with sanitizing wipes to reduce the likelihood of spreading germs. In addition, wipe down the doors to remove dirt and grime. If you have white doors, I suggest using Windex or Clorox Anywhere to clean the doors. If you have oak, cherry, walnut or other type of wood, I suggest using a wood cleaner such as Murphy’s Oil Soap or Dutch Glow Amish Wood Milk.
How to Deep Clean the Toilet
The toilet – perhaps the worst part of cleaning. Not because it’s hard, just because it’s gross. I always start with the back of toilet tank and wipe it down. Proceed to disinfect in this order: tank, around the outside of the bowl, sides, top of lid, underneath lid, top of seat, underneath seat, and rim of toilet.
Sanitize the inside of the toilet bowl with your favorite toilet bowl cleaner. Wait a few minutes and scrub from the top of the bowl to the bottom. Resist flushing to allow the cleaner to continue working.
How to Deep Clean the Rugs & Decorative Items
Rugs and decorative items are the easiest. Simply throw your rugs in the washer (on hot!) and wipe down any decorative items. This includes pictures, candles, plants, shelving… anything in the bathroom that collects dust.
How to Deep Clean the Baseboards & Floors
For baseboards, begin by spraying them down with your favorite cleaner and wiping them with a cloth. You can use a dry duster if you choose, I prefer to spray them because it just works better, especially if you have pets and have pet hair to remove. Dry dusting your baseboards is a good option though if you’re short on time.
For our bathroom floors, I use a floor steamer . It sanitizes while removing dirt and grime. The pads that attach to the bottom of the steamer can be easily removed and washed in the washing machine. The steamer itself is light and easy to maneuver.
How to Deep Clean the Windows & Window Treatments
If you have windows in your bathroom, begin by using Windex to clean off any smudges and fingerprints. Make sure to wipe down both the top and bottom of the windows. Open the window and clean the track. I do this by spraying the track with Windex and wiping it down with a paper towel. If the dirt inside the track is hard to reach, try placing a butter knife inside an old washcloth and using it to reach tight spaces.
The method used to clean your window treatments will vary according to what you have. I currently have Roman shades in my kitchen and I am unable to take them down to wash them. Instead, I spot clean them with a damp cloth and mild soap and use a lint roller to rid of dust.
In other parts of my house, I have plantation shutters or blinds that I use a microfiber dust cloth to clean. If you don’t have microfiber cloths, I have found that Swiffer dusters work great as do dry Swiffer cloths. They both trap the dust and prevent it from spreading everywhere.
How to Deep Clean the Shower & Bath
To clean the bathtub, spray it with disinfectant and wipe down the entire area, including the faucet and handles.
Next, I move on to the shower. I wet the floor of the shower, sprinkle it with Comet, and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. I then use a scrub brush and scrub the floor in a circular motion, focusing on the center of the shower where it becomes the dirtiest. Rinse well.
For the tile surrounding the shower, I have used both a homemade shower cleaner and Tilex. I personally prefer the Tilex but I know there are alternatives you may be more comfortable with. I wait until I have finished cleaning everything else since the spray I use has a strong odor. Spray down the walls and the shower door with your preferred cleaner and allow it to penetrate. Open-up the window and keep the exhaust fan on at all times to help reduce the fumes. I leave, close the door and return in about an hour to rinse the shower down.
Hooray! Your Bathroom is Now CLEAN!
Congratulations on finishing the steps towards a bathroom that is not only clean, but deep cleaned. Take a moment to relish in your hard work while everything is still sparkling. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
Feels so good, doesn’t it? Ready for the next room? Check back in a few days when I’ve written how to Deep Clean Your Bedroom. For now, enjoy a nice glass of your favorite beverage and relax – maybe even take a bubble bath – you deserve it!
Until next time,
