Does the thought of cleaning your bathroom leave you anxious? Do you dread it and put it off till it’s too late and you left scrubbing and hosing down the entire space in a frenzy? Cleaning the bathroom is often not a chore that many of us enjoy particularly because we don’t know how to do it. It seems like no amount of cleaning can give it a fresh feel and there are just so many difficult to reach nooks and crannies that it’s almost impossible to be thorough. But that doesn’t mean you have to have a less than perfect bathroom or go through a crazy cleaning session every once in a while. There are many little things you can do, on a daily basis, that take less than a couple of minutes to have a neat and clean bathroom. We are here to give you some helpful tips.

Tip #1: Give it a wipe down after each use

Wipe the basins, towel rack, shower area or whatever it is that you use and get water on after each use. Keep some rags handy under the sink and just grab one to wipe off the water after you are done using the bathroom for whatever purpose. This way it will instantly appear cleaner and you will also be preventing pesky water stains in the long run. This simple trick will take less than five minutes but it will go a long way in making your bathroom appear fresh and clean. 

 

Tip #2: Clean the shower when you shower

Take two minutes to clean the shower when you are in the shower. If you share a bathroom, you can take turns to clean it as well. Simply use a sponge soaked in soap to give your shower area a quick scrub before you start showering and let the water from your shower wash it all away. You will be saving time and water both this way. Use an old toothbrush to clean grime away from the space between your tiles but don’t scrub too hard. Even if you do a small section every day, you will soon have cleaned the whole shower area with minimal effort.

Tip #3: Keep the counters neat and organized

One of the reasons why your bathroom looks unkempt is because the products you use tend to gather on the window sill or the counter over time. Don’t let this happen. Put back what you don’t use and install corner shelves for shampoos and body washes. Don’t keep them on the window sill. It will only gather dust and grime besides making your bathroom appear ugly. If you must have skincare products on the counter next to the bathroom sink, organize them in pretty ceramic or glass trays.

Tip #4: Don’t hang clothes to dry in the bathroom

Oftentimes, your bathroom tends to have an unusual odor. It doesn’t matter how many times you clean the commode or change the air fresher, there’s a lingering smell that you can’t seem to get rid of. This happens mostly in bathrooms where wet towels are left on the towel rack or washed clothes are hung to dry. One way to ensure your bathroom has a fresh appeal is to make sure you never leave wet clothes in there. It’s as simple as that.

Tip #5: Ventilate properly

Proper ventilation can ensure your bathroom’s freshness. If you use curtains in the bathroom, including shower curtains, make sure they are never left damp. Open them out and let them dry between showers. Open the windows and allow the bathroom to air out between uses too. Many bathroom issues like murky smell and mold can be fixed by simply ventilating the bathroom. If you can, have a fan installed.

Tip #6: Clean mirrors and glass with vinegar

Keep a mixture of vinegar and water in a spray bottle and use this to wipe your mirrors and shelves and enclosures made of glass. Take two minutes every evening to do this. Lightly mist your mirror and glass and then use a microfiber cloth to wipe them down. You can then use the dry side of the same cloth to buff it later. You can also use a scrunched up newspaper to make the mirrors and glass shine.

Tip #7: Tend to your cleaning tools

We use a range of items from brushes to sponges to clean the bathroom. But when was the last time you cleaned the cleaning tools? Not cleaning the tools can mean your bathroom isn’t as hygienic as it should be. The brushes and sponges will harbor bacteria and dirt so it’s important to clean these regularly too. But you don’t have to spend too much time or effort on it. Simply soak them in a bucket of hot soapy water and let them dry out in the sun every week or so. On a daily basis, make sure you are storing them away from other items and that you give them a quick rinse after every use.