Step-by-step Bathroom Cleaning Checklist: Never Miss a Spot!

Let’s face it, the bathroom is nobody’s favourite room to clean in the house. Even though it’s among the smallest, the chrome and ceramic surfaces can be an absolute pain to clean. And that’s before we even mention the dreaded limescale, which is a constant plague in our bathrooms.

This is why we’ve prepared this detailed checklist to help you out! Inside, you’ll find what cleaning supplies you’ll need, what the correct order is to clean your bathroom, plus lots of hacks and useful tips to help you get the job done successfully.

So if you are looking for an organised way to deep clean your bathroom without wasting much time, please read on!

What cleaning supplies do I need for the bathroom?

Let’s get started with the basics, making sure you have everything you need to carry out a good bathroom clean. Here’s what you’ll need:

We recommend keeping all of your bathroom cleaning supplies in one place, whether it be in a box under the kitchen sink or in an unused bathroom cabinet. This makes it easier whenever the bathroom is in need of cleaning, as you’ll have everything conveniently at hand.

What is the correct order to clean a bathroom?

A quick tip before we get started: always work from the top of your bathroom down. This makes the cleaning of the bathroom much more efficient, as any dirt or grime that falls when you dust the light fixtures, for instance, you can just hoover later, once you get to cleaning the floor.

This also guarantees you won’t have to re-clean something because dirt has been transferred somehow. Now, let’s explore this in a more detailed way…

Step 1: Give yourself some room

Start with some decluttering. Make sure all bottles, soaps, toothbrushes and other items are removed. By clearing all surfaces of any objects, you will make the cleaning a lot easier. Also, this way you will be protecting your products from getting dirty during the intense bathroom scrubbing. Place your items in a box or basket until you’re finished cleaning.

Step 2: Apply your chosen cleaner to surfaces

Spray the sink, shower, bathtub and toilet with the cleaner now, so there’s enough time for it to soak while you’re tackling some other areas.

If you don’t have any all-purpose cleaners, vinegar and baking soda will be your best friends. A combo of vinegar and baking soda can work wonders on the toilet bowl, as it can remove tough stains and smells. Speaking of the toilet, did you know that you can also drop a dishwasher tablet inside to get that limescale dissolved fast?

Not to mention, vinegar mixed with some water is effective for removing limescale, due to its high acidity. Simply mix one cup of warm water with one cup of vinegar and put it into a spray bottle. Fully saturate the affected area with the mixture and leave it to soak for around 15 minutes.

Once that’s done, wipe away with a microfibre cloth. For deeper set-in stains, you may need to repeat this method.

Step 3: Time for some dusting

Make sure to give every nook and cranny a wipe over to remove accumulated dust. Don’t forget your light fixtures, shower curtain pole, extraction fans and countertops. Once again, it’s important to do this early on to prevent dust from getting onto clean areas later.

Step 4: Tackle the sink, shower, bathtub, taps and toilet

Now that the cleaner has had time to work its magic, you can start scrubbing away the stains. Use a sponge or a hard-bristle brush to remove mildew or tougher stains.

Be careful when cleaning any chrome fixtures, as you can scratch the surface if what you are using is too abrasive. A gentle touch is best here.

Bonus tip: How to remove limescale from chrome

Limescale is enough to make you shudder. It’s common knowledge that it’s among the hardest stains to remove from taps. Thankfully, it’s easier than you might think, and you can do it without any strong chemicals:

The above method also works for more difficult-to-clean bathroom fittings, like the showerhead. Simply unscrew the showerhead and leave it in the solution overnight. Come the next morning, just wipe it over with a dry cloth to remove any leftover limescale and liquid.

Step 5: Scrub the grout

Another chore that we could all do without is cleaning the grout between the tiles. Now, this doesn’t have to be done every week if we are talking about a bathroom with a lower humidity level or one you don’t use very often.

However, if that’s not the case, then a weekly or bi-weekly scrub is recommended to keep mould under control. The longer grime is left to harbour in between the tiles, the harder it is to get rid of it.

As you can see, we really advocate the use of vinegar and baking soda in cleaning, but for good reason. It works wonders on tough stains, especially in the bathroom. Plus, it’s always better to use natural ingredients, rather than chemicals that can not only affect us but also the environment.

Step 6: Clean the mirror and shower screen

A glass cleaner and microfibre cloth should be enough to make these surfaces perfectly clean. Simply spray and wipe, making sure to remove any streaks or stains that have appeared over time. And speaking of stains, you’ll probably see the effect of hard water on the glass, as it leaves spots and soap scum deposits behind.

These can be quite hard to remove, especially if they haven’t been treated in a while. If the glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth are not enough to erase them, you can make a paste with baking soda and water.

Simply mix three parts baking soda with one part warm water and stir well. You should be left with a thickish paste. Apply the paste on the most stubborn stains and leave for fifteen minutes before wiping.

Keep a dry cloth handy so you can remove any leftover liquid or streaks.

Step 7: Now for the floor

Unless you’ve got a particularly large bathroom, this shouldn’t take much time at all. Simply hoover or sweep any dust and debris around the floor.

Once that’s done, mop the floor and remove any stains. We find steam cleaners work especially well on hard flooring, though a microfibre mop will suffice if you don’t have a steam cleaner.

Step 8: The finishing touches

Now, to get your bathroom sparkling. Grab your microfibre cloth and start buffing your chrome fixtures. Once that’s done, give your surfaces a final wipe over just to ensure you haven’t missed anything.

And, of course, you can go through your products and rearrange them so they are ready to use. Empty the trash if necessary.

Need help cleaning your bathroom?

Cleaning a bathroom is never an easy job and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the size and condition of the space. Time that can be better spent with family or friends. So, why not leave the job to us at Fantastic Cleaners?

We’ll send a cleaner to your property, who is armed with the experience, knowledge and tools to clean any home to the highest standard. No mess is too big or too small for the cleaners to deal with. So, contact us today for a professional domestic cleaning service!

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