How to Maintain a Cleaner Bathroom Without Spending Hours
It is easy to think that maintaining a clean bathroom is something you can do with little effort until you are trying to maintain the cleanliness of your bathroom every day. One day you walk in and think everything is fine, and the next morning, you walk into your bathroom to find toothpaste on the mirror, hair on the bathroom floor, and if you look up, you see water spots on the faucet, yet can’t remember how or when they got there. Honestly, your bathroom can get messy so fast, you may feel like your bathroom has a mind of its own.
The majority of people don’t have enough time (or energy) to continuously wipe things down every hour or so. However, they also don’t want to enter a bathroom that appears damp or, even worse, smells like a dumpster behind the old fast food establishment. Fortunately, you will not need to devote several hours to cleaning your bathroom. By developing a few habits that require only a few minutes each day, you can create a BIG difference by improving the state of your bathroom.
1. Prevent Moisture before It Also Becomes a Problem
Bathrooms absorb huge amounts of water due to steam from running showers and no circulating air. Steam buildings up until the walls become saturated with water vapor and if you have a bathtub during rainy weather, while rain flows down into your bathrooms because of improperly fitted windows and excessive humidity levels within the home’s structure.
One thing that I’ve discovered is that it’s much easier to stop water from accumulating than it is to clean up after the fact.
For instance:
Use the bathroom exhaust fan when you begin your shower
Let the fan run for 10-15 minutes after you’re done
If Mother Nature isn’t being too harsh, crack open a window.
Wipe down the shower and stool area lightly with a damp cloth every time you use them, even if only for 30 seconds, it will help keep moisture out.
Change out your shower curtain more frequently than most folks do.
All these things require no special skills or tools, just a few simple habits to prevent moulid from forming in the hard-to-reach areas of the bathroom. In most cases, the bathroom will not have the stale, moisture-laden smell that is common with a poorly maintained bathroom.
2. Keep Counters Clutter Free
For whatever reason, most bathrooms are a collection hub for random items. Hair scrunchies, toothpaste lids, body lotions, and razors that haven’t seen action in months are just a few examples of the pile that builds over time.
The amount of clutter and junk that’s on your counter makes it next to impossible to clean anything.
Using one or two trays as organizational tools should help tremendously. Place all of the things you use daily on one tray and put anything else you need to keep out of the way of a quick wipe down underneath the sink in the cabinets. When the counter is fairly clear of items you’ll be able to complete a quick five-second cleaning of it.
3. Week-Long Cleaning of Shower/Tubs
The reason your tub/shower should be cleaned weekly is due to the build-up of soap scum, shampoo, and hard-water stains, which can be cleaned in one week at the same time.
Follow this simple process when cleaning your tub/shower weekly:
Spray walls and tub
Let detergent soak for 3-5 minutes.
Gently scrub the walls, floor and tub (No need for aggressive scrubbing)
Rinse with warm water
Towel Dry to prevent marks from the water.
If you have glass in your bathtub or shower enclosure, use a spray bottle filled with vinegar to quickly clean them. If you live in a hard-water area like New Jersey, this should be a regular part of your cleaning routine, as mineral stains occur very quickly.
3. Week-Long Cleaning of Shower/Tubs
Many people forget these areas:
Light Switches
Faucet Spouts and Handles
Toilet Flush Handles
Door Handles
Cabinet Knobs
These areas take less than a minute to clean. They will make your bathroom feel cleaner overall because they are one of the quickest areas for bacteria to grow on your hands.
- Clean the Toilet Regularly Even When It Looks Okay
The toilet doesn’t always appear “dirty” but it does require regular cleaning.
A simple routine will work:
Put toilet cleaner in the bowl
Let it sit for a while
Scrub
Wipe the lid, seat, and especially the base of the toilet. The base of the toilet is where most people forget to clean and is also the most contaminated area in the bathroom.
A weekly tank tablet will also help keep your toilet clean without much effort.
Bonus: Establish A Small Routine So Cleanup Doesn’t Pile Up
You do not have to establish a time for cleaning. You can create something simple to clean daily or weekly.
Daily 2 minutes:
Wipe down the counter
Quickly dry the shower walls
Clean the faucet handles
Put the towels in the laundry
Weekly 15-20 minutes:
Scrub the shower
Clean the toilet
Wipe down the cabinets
Clean the floor
Change the hand towels
Doing small tasks every day helps to prevent larger jobs in the future.
If You Are Too Busy, That Is Normal – We Can Help
Not everyone has the time to clean their bathrooms every time they are home, mostly due to work and family obligations. If you want a professional to keep your bathroom clean, Santana Cleaning Services can help. Santana Cleaning Services offers dependable house cleaning for residents of New Jersey. We guarantee that even the smallest details in your bathroom will not be missed, including cleaning behind the faucet or under the sink.
A clean bathroom isn’t just about appearances. It actually makes the whole home feel better.
