Bathroom cleaning is one of those chores that feels like a punishment. It only takes a second to flashback to weekend chores and first jobs to realize that cleaning bathrooms is low on the totem pole. No one wants towillinglyclean a room full of grime, mildew, and other (maybe some) gag-worthy residue. Before you run to dial a professional cleaning crew, know that although the showerhead and the toilet could probably use some scrubbing, overall, the bathroom is probably not thedirtiest placein your home. (Might not be a bad idea to put anHVAC air ventcleaning on your radar and give baseboards some serious attention.)
Instead of focusing on the bathroom buildup, read on to find out how you can transform a utilitarian space into a clean bathroom that doubles as a retreat and how to have a bathtub free of soap scum where you can soak the day away. “The hardest part about bathroom cleaning is getting started,” says Austin-basedVanesa Amaro, TikTok’s “Queen of Cleaning” andCloroxspokesperson. “Cleaning doesn’t have to be a miserable chore. Put some music on and enjoy the process.” Even better, you can rope your family or roommate into bathroom cleaning. Here is everything you need to know to get started.
What is the best thing to clean bathrooms?
You can use baking soda, glass cleaner, white vinegar—you name it. “You don’t need to buy specificbathroomcleaning products,” saysAnita Birges, owner of Mise en Place in Sydney. “Things like white vinegar, baking soda, and dishwashing soap can do just as good of a job and are more cost effective.” Baking soda is a great solution for removing rust and soap scum, especially around faucets. Not into DIY cleaning hacks? Glass cleaner can quickly buff all your mirrors back to pristine condition.Lysol Power Foambathroom cleaner can power through gunk after sitting for just 10 minutes on bathtubs, shower doors, ceramic tile, sinks, and chrome fixtures. Arm yourself with a good硬毛刷, abroomwith a long handle, asqueegee,sponges, andmicrofiber cloths, and the bathroom cleaning party can get started.
Amaro recommends cleaning products that work for multiple surfaces and techniques. You don’t want to limit yourself to a cleaner with only one specific purpose. An all-purpose cleaner can save you money and time. Her go-to options areClorox Disinfecting All-Purpose cleaner—which can be used on toilets, bathtubs, and sinks—andClorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wet Mopping Clothsfor floors because they trap dirt and hair, and work especially well behind the toilet and underneath the sink.
To get the ceramic tile and faucet handles looking spotless in your throne room, get something with hydrogen peroxide, likeLysol Multi-Purpose cleaner. This cleaner is especially suited for asmall bathroom, so you don’t have to feel cramped by lugging several cleaning products.