It’s no big secret that your bathroom is filled with germs. Tons of them!
And germs aside, there are plenty of other reasons to keep your bathroom clean, and I’m sure I don’t need to convince you of that.
Here’s our step-by-step guide for organizing and thoroughly cleaning your bathroom!
Declutter
- Dispose of expired medications (find out how below).
- Toss any personal care products that smell bad or that are discolored or separated.
- Toss cosmetics that are more than a year old.
- Donate personal care appliances (like electric shavers and hair tools) that haven’t been used in a year.
Organize
- If possible, designate a drawer for each person who uses the bathroom.
- If the towel rack gets cluttered and wall space is available, add a towel hook for each person.
- Install drawer dividers to keep things orderly.
- If storage is sparse, consider installing a cabinet over the toilet to stash washcloths, extra rolls of toilet paper, and other items.
- Use glass jars to turn cotton balls, cotton swabs, and bath salts into an attractive, functional display.
Deep clean
- Bath tub: Scrub with a paste of baking soda, salt, and dish soap.
- Drains: Pack with 1/2 cup baking soda. Pour in 1 cup of vinegar and cover the drain. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Flush with a kettle of boiling water.
- Clogged showerheads: Fill a plastic bag with undiluted vinegar, submerge the showerhead in it, and secure with a rubber band. Leave overnight and then scrub the head with a toothbrush.
- Mildew: Spray on undiluted vinegar. Leave for several minutes and wipe down.
- Grout: Apply a paste of baking soda and water. Scrub with a toothbrush.
- Mirrors: Spray with an all-purpose 50/50 vinegar–water solution. Wipe off with newspaper.
Soap dishes, toothbrushes, and some personal care items: Wash in the dishwasher on the top shelf or in the silverware compartment.
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