Cleaning your bathroom can be a tiring job that most of you are not willing enough to do. But, of course, you can’t expect to have a cozy bathroom when you don’t regularly maintain it.
Actually, once you have known the proper steps to clean your bathroom, the job is not really that difficult. With some simple steps and cheap home supplies, you can get the job done conveniently in no time.
In this article, we share with you a complete guide on how to deep-clean your bathroom that you can follow easily.
How to Deep-Clean Your Bathroom
Cleaning the bathroom mirror
First, let’s start with your mirror as it can be the most visible part of the room when it gets so dirty. The splashes from the water and chemicals may stick to the bathroom which can be way more difficult to remove when you don’t clean it for a long time.
To handle a super-dirty mirror, you can try using a strong black tea which is a non-chemical way that won’t cost you a lot. Strong black tea contains tannic acid which can remove the grime easily.
Here’s what you can do:
- Prepare a lint-free cloth and brewed tea.
- Soak the cloth on the tea.
- Rub the dampened cloth onto the mirror gently in a circular direction.
- Dry the mirror with another clean cloth.
Cleaning the toilet bowl
Of course, the toilet bowl can be a major source that turns your bathroom into a complete mess without proper maintenance. Luckily, you can clean it up easily by using simple kitchen supplies.
Here’s what you can do:
- Prepare 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of baking soda.
- Pour the materials all at once into your toilet bowl and leave it for around 15 minutes.
- Once the time is up, use your toilet brush to scrub the bowl and flush it thoroughly.
Cleaning the chrome fixtures
The chrome fixtures can surely enhance the beauty of your bathroom decor but once they get dirty, the room will look so ugly. You can use a few drops of baby oil on a clean microfiber cloth and polish them until you get a shiny look.
Cleaning the shower doors and walls
The soap scum residue is the main enemy of your shower area. You will see the scum cover your shower door and walls as time goes by.
Here’s what you can do to handle the issue:
- Prepare a cooking spray, then spray it into your shower door and walls.
- Let the cooking spray sit for around 10 minutes. The oil will break down the scum deposit.
- Rinse the residue with soapy water.
Cleaning the shower head
It’s finally time to clean your super dirty shower head. Surprisingly, white vinegar can make it look new again.
Here’s what you can do:
- Fill a plastic container or bag with vinegar until it’s enough to submerge your shower head.
- Soak the shower head in the vinegar, and make sure that it’s completely submerged.
- Leave it for around an hour and rinse thoroughly.
Cleaning the bathtub
A clean bathtub doesn’t only look stunning but also gives maximum comfort when you soak your body in. Cleaning this main feature is easy and cheap.
Here’s what you can do:
- Prepare a grapefruit and salt (surprising, right?)
- Sprinkle the salt onto the pink side of the grapefruit.
- Wet the entire surface of your bathtub.
- Sprinkle some salt onto the bottom of your bathtub.
- Use the grapefruit as a brush to scrub your dirty bathtub.
- Run the water to rinse the residue of the cleaning solution, didn’t forget to open the drain.
(Read also: How to Clean Yellowish Bathtub by Using Cheap Home Supplies)
Cleaning the sink
Regular sink cleaning is easy in which you only need to scrub the surface with the cleaning agent and rinse with water thoroughly. Make sure that you also clean the faucet and handles since the splashes from the soap and toothpaste may also get trapped there.
For further cleaning, you can use a combination of dish soap, detergent, and bleach. Here’s what you can do:
- Mix dish soap, detergent, and water in a spray bottle then spray the surface of the sink.
- Spray the bleach on top of the wet surface.
- Let the cleaning solutions sit for around 15 minutes.
- Wipe down the surface with a microfiber cloth or sponge.
- Repeat the steps if you still see some stains around.
Cleaning the bin
Of course, you should regularly empty your bin. The key is to get it empty even before it’s full to prevent a stinky smell. After each removal, you can sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into an empty trash bin to absorb the unpleasant odors.
Cleaning the fan
The bathroom fan is mostly forgotten when you deep-clean the room when it’s actually the feature that collects tons of dust. Here’s what you can do:
- If you have a long vacuum, you can use it to clean the dust in your bathroom fan.
- Alternatively, you can use canned air or a duster to get the job done.
Keep in mind to always clean the fan before you clean the floor so you don’t have to do double jobs.
Cleaning the shower curtain
The shower curtain is prone to mildew infestation and once it happens, you will have a disgusting shower area. But no worries, you can handle the problem by using cheap kitchen supplies.
Here’s what you can do:
- Toss your shower curtain into the washing machine.
- Add some detergent and a half cup of baking soda.
- Turn the washer into a warm wash.
- Before the rinse cycle starts, pour a half cup of white vinegar.
- Let the curtain dry completely before you reinstall it in the shower area.
Well, cleaning a bathroom now is a piece of cake that, in fact, can be fun to do. There’s no need to spend a lot or hire any pro!
Have a nice time cleaning your bathroom now!
