How To Deep Clean The Bathroom

How To Deep Clean The Bathroom – grab our top to bottom cleaning checklist for really deep cleaning and organising the bathroom

Having a clean and tidy home just makes our lives so much less stress. And a clean, well-organised home is a whole lot nicer and more relaxing to be in.

We’d recommend deep cleaning the bathroom every 3 months, so aim to do this seasonally. As well as regular weekly and daily cleans in-between.

I take a couple of hours out to really refresh and clean the bathroom thoroughly, taking care of all the little overlooked jobs and tired areas.

Our cleaning method just helps to keep your home feeling really good to be in.

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What You’ll Need To Deep Clean The Bathroom

Cleaning cloths – we’d recommend some good microfibre cleaning cloths.

Surface cleaner – I like Method Antibacterial Cleaner it smells really nice and you can clean most surfaces with it. I like the bathroom to have an clean scent.

Window cleaner – you can make your own glass cleaner here with our homemade window cleaner recipe here, this leaves glass streak free.

Toilet cleaner - we use the Method Antibacterial Cleaner and Astonish Toilet Bowl Fizz & Fresh.

Rubber gloves - to protect your skin from cleaning products

Vacuum cleaner – I use a Dyson Outsize.

Mop and bucket - we have a spray and mop floor mop which we keep separately just for mopping bathroom floors.

Floor cleaning solution- I like Method Floor Cleaner in Wild Rhubarb scent – it smells so fresh and clean!

Any specialist cleaners you may need – like granite and marble cleaner

Bags/boxes for rubbish and clutter to give away

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How To Deep Clean The Bathroom

Unleash the power of our expert cleaning hacks for a completely deep cleaned and refreshed bathroom!

Set yourself up for success and get ready to totally deep clean and refresh your bathroom!

But first, throw open those windows, let the fresh air circulate, and whack on some music. Cleaning to music is always a mood booster and great motivator.

Deal with dirty towels and bath mats

Gather together all bathroom towels and bath mats and throw them into the washing machine. We often add Dettol Laundry Cleanser to towels and bath mats, just for an extra hygienic wash.

Deep Clean The Bathroom - Start At The Top!

Use the soft bristle brush vacuum attachment - vacuum any cobwebs or dust off the ceiling and walls.

Vacuum and clean the light fixtures and fittings

Clean The Windows

Clean the window dressings - if it's curtains and they're washable, take them down and wash them. Clean blinds and shutters. Grab our guide here for How To Clean Venetian Blinds.

Clean the windows - get the homemade natural window cleaning solution recipe here. Don't forget to clean the window frames, air vents and window handles.

Deep Clean The Bathroom - Tackle Grubby Grout And Bathroom Tile Grime

Scrub the grout - I use bathroom cleaner and an old toothbrush to clean the grout. But wear eye protection to avoid any splashes. Rinse thoroughly.

Once the grout is clean, next clean the tiles and shower walls with bathroom cleaner and buff with dry with microfiber cloths.

Clean The Toilet

Add an Astonish Toilet Bowl Fizz & Fresh then, once it's fizzed, use the toilet brush to clean the toilet, and right up under the rim, getting rid of any stains and dirt. Then flush. (alternatively use your favourite toilet cleaner)

Then clean the cistern, the flusher, the seat and lid and all around the toilet base. Use antibacterial cleaner for this job to kill any germs.

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Deep Clean The Bathroom Clean The Sink, Bath And Shower

Take down and wash the shower curtains - I add Dettol Laundry Cleanser to the washing machine for this job. Get our step by step guide on How To Clean A Shower Curtain here.

Remove any toiletries and cosmetics - and thoroughly clean the sink, bath tub and shower and any glass shower doors or shower screens with bathroom cleaner to get rid of any soap scum, mildew and grime. Then rinse well with hot water.

Clean and wipe down the bathroom counter tops and all surfaces.

Next clean the plug holes and drain - pour a cup of baking soda and a cup of white vinegar down the plug holes and let the mixture sit for around an hour. Then rinse through with boiling water. (before using baking soda and white vinegar check its suitable for use on the finish on your bath/sink/shower and plughole)

Clean The Bathroom Cupboards

Empty cupboards, go through contents, throw out anything no longer wanted.

Clean cupboards and restock with products you're keeping.

Deep Clean The Bathroom - Clean The Mirrors

Clean the mirrors and for a streak free clean use our Homemade Mirror Cleaner here mixed up in a spray bottle.

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Clean Paintwork

Clean the door, skirting boards and radiator with hot soapy water - then dry with microfibre cloth.

Vacuum The Floor - Deep Clean The Bathroom

Thoroughly vacuum the bathroom floor, paying attention to any tight crevices and corners.

Mop The Floor

Mop the floor (if suitable) with floor cleaner.

Deep Clean The Bathroom - Add The Finishing Touches

Put out fresh towels and bathmats

Restock soap, toilet rolls etc

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Tips For Keeping Your Bathroom Clean And Tidy

Use our deep cleaning routine as a re-set for your bathroom, and in-between deep cleans, stay on top of things, so that your bathroom is lovely to go into, every, single day!

Daily – Bathroom Cleaning

Open the windows and freshen the air.
Quick clean of the toilet.
Clean the sink area.
Change towels and bathmats
Clean the bath after each use
Do a quick tidy at the end of every day and reset the room ready for the next day.

Weekly – Bathroom Cleaning

Clean the toilet - properly
Clean the bath, sink and shower - properly
Wipe down surfaces
Vacuum floors
Mop floors.

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Once you’ve got things clean and organised try out our Easy Housework Routine to keep on top of things.It breaks down housework into manageable daily, weekly and monthly tasks.