How to Clean Your Bathroom Quickly and Efficiently Like a Pro

Cleaning the bathroom is a task many of us would rather avoid, but with the right approach, you can get it done quickly, efficiently, and like a pro. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you transform your bathroom cleaning routine, complete with tips on the cleaning supplies you'll need and the process to follow.

Cleaning Supplies You'll Need:

• Gloves

• All-purpose cleaner

• Disinfectant spray or wipes

• Glass cleaner for mirrors

• Toilet bowl cleaner

• Scrub brush for the shower and toilet

• Microfiber cloths or sponges

• Duster

• Vacuum with attachments

• Mop and bucket

• Optional: Baking soda and vinegar for natural cleaning

Step-by-Step Cleaning Process:

1. Preparation: Begin by removing all removable items from the bathroom, such as the plunger, toilet brush, waste bin, and any personal items. Shake out the rugs outside to remove dust and debris. Pull forward and small furniture to make vacuuming behind easier, you can push back after vacuuming.

2. Initial Clean-up: If you have a lot of hair on the floor or in the drain, a quick vacuum can save you a lot of trouble later. This prevents wet hair from sticking to surfaces and ensures you use fewer rags during the cleaning process. You can replace any small furniture you may have moved.

3. Dust Top Down: Before vacuuming, dust everything from the top down. This includes light fixtures, vents, shelves, and any other surfaces. Dusting first ensures that any fallen particles will be picked up by the vacuum later. If your fixtures are too dusty, or need some extra attention, a rag and cleaner may be necessary. However, with a frequent cleaning schedule you will only have to dust next time.

4. Shower and Tub: Tackle the shower and tub next. Start from the top and work your way down, scrubbing all surfaces. If you have a detachable shower head, use it to rinse the shower walls and tub. Otherwise, spray applicable cleaner on each wall and whip one by one. With this method, cleaning each wall left to right is best, followed by the glass shower doors, and finally the floor. You can clean the floor from the outside of the tub, and clean the outside of the glass doors as well. There are a variety of methods for cleaning glass shower doors, but the goal is the clean the bulk of the grime with a cleaner and then finish with a streak free glass cleaner, and use multiple rags to prevent streaking.

5. Toilet: Clean the toilet bowl with a toilet cleaner and scrub brush. Don't forget to wipe down the exterior of the toilet, including the base and behind it, with disinfectant.

6. Vanity and Mirror: Clean the mirror with glass cleaner for a streak-free shine. Remove everything from around the vanity, placing items in the sink. Wipe down the vanity surface, then clean each item before putting it back. Finish by scrubbing the sink and cleaning the cabinet doors and base.

7. Final Touches: Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying attention to edges and corners. Follow up with mopping to ensure the floor is spotless. Replace everything back to its normal position and you are all done! As a pro tip, clean the areas where you store your brush, waste bin, and plunger by hand and replace these items immediately after their designated spots are clean.

By following these steps, you can ensure a sparkling clean bathroom without spending your entire day on it. Remember, regular maintenance can make deep cleaning sessions less demanding and more efficient. Happy cleaning from NeatNest LLC!