10 Steps to Deep Cleaning Your Bathroom
If you’re like most Americans, your bathroom is a place where you spend a lot of time. In fact, research shows that the average person spends more than an hour there each day. That’s why it’s important to keep your bathroom clean. Not only will it make you feel better, but it can help prevent the spread of germs and other health problems.
How often should you clean your bathroom?
It depends on how often you use it. If it’s a guest bathroom, you might only need to do a quick cleaning once a week. But if it’s the one bathroom in your house that everyone uses, you’ll want to make sure you get it deep cleaned every other week or so. The best way to keep your bathroom clean is by doing routine cleaning (clean toilet, shower walls, sink) once a week and deep cleaning everything (floors, entire shower, toilet, sink, mirror) every other week. You can also do spot cleaning as needed throughout the week—like when someone leaves toothpaste smears in the sink or someone else leaves hair behind in the tub.
It’s important to clean regularly because if germs are allowed to build up over time they can become moldy and cause allergies or even illness. Dust and scum build up on surfaces like mirrors and counters over time as well; this not only makes your home look dirty but also affects how much light gets reflected off those surfaces so they can no longer be used effectively.
10 Steps to Deep Cleaning Your Bathroom
- Remove all items from the shower or bath area, including shampoo bottles, soap dishes, and any other items that may be on the surface or hanging on the walls.
- Use a dry cloth or brush to remove any loose dirt, hair, or debris from the surface of the shower or bath.
- Spray the entire surface of the shower or bath with a cleaning solution, such as a bathroom cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water.
- Allow the cleaning solution to sit on the surface for a few minutes to loosen any dirt or grime.
- Use a scrub brush or sponge to scrub the entire surface of the shower or bath, paying special attention to areas with visible stains or buildup.
- Rinse the entire surface of the shower or bath with warm water, using a handheld shower head or a bucket of water.
- Use a squeegee or a dry cloth to remove any excess water from the surface of the shower or bath.
- Apply a grout cleaner to the grout lines, if applicable, and use a brush or sponge to scrub the grout lines thoroughly.
- Rinse the grout lines with warm water and dry with a cloth or towel.
- Replace all items that were removed from the shower or bath area.
And that’s it! Your shower or bath should now be sparkling clean.
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These tips should help you to clean your bathroom more effectively. By understanding why bacteria tends to accumulate, and how products work to keep that from happening, you should be able to deep clean your bath or shower room more efficiently. And remember, give it some time. Don’t expect to clean your bathroom once and never have to do it again. You’ll get the best results when you’re cleaning it consistently.
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