Deep Clean: Bathroom

Step 1: Clear out the stuff. Empty all drawers, cabinets and shelves and place the items outside the room. Take down shower curtain and wash or purchase new one.

Step 2: Start at the top. Use your vacuum or a damp towel on a broomstick to dust ceiling. Don’t forget the light fixture and exhaust fan. Next, wash any window(s). If you have blinds or window treatments wash those too or replace. After that, grab a rag and bucket of water with your choice of diluted cleaner and start scrubbing the walls. Dust towel bars. (This may also be a great time to paint since your walls are clean!)

Step 3: Scrub shower area, tub, and faucet. Make them sparkle!

Step 4: Clean toilet.

Step 5: Clean sink, mirror, and counters. Wash inside drawers and outside of vanity too!

Step 6: Flooring. Mop thoroughly with your choice of cleaner.   

Step 7: Time to rebuild. Now that you have a sparkling clean bathroom it’s time to bring back your toiletries. If it does not belong in this room leave it out! This is a great time to declutter and evaluate what you really need in your bathroom. Hang clean or new shower curtain.

For more tips on cleaning bathrooms, check out Apartment Therapy’s bit called How To Get the Bathroom Spic and Span.