Bathroom Cleaning Checklist: Scrub Every Surface Right

Bathrooms are the most important room to clean thoroughly because moisture creates the perfect environment for mold, mildew, and bacteria. This checklist ensures you clean every surface correctly, from the obvious toilet bowl to the overlooked areas behind the toilet and inside shower tracks.

1. 1

   Spray all surfaces before starting

   Apply bathroom cleaner to the toilet, tub, shower walls, sink, and counter. Let products dwell while you start other tasks.

2. 2

   Scrub the toilet bowl with a brush

   Squirt toilet cleaner under the rim and scrub the entire bowl including under the rim where stains hide.

3. 3

   Wipe the toilet exterior: seat, lid, base, and behind

   Use disinfectant and a separate cloth from what you use on other surfaces. Don't forget the base and floor around the toilet.

4. 4

   Scrub the bathtub and shower walls

   Use a scrub brush or non-scratch pad on tile and tub surfaces. Focus on grout lines, corners, and the area around the drain.

5. 5

   Clean the shower door or curtain

   Glass doors get squeegeed and wiped with glass cleaner. Fabric curtains should be laundered monthly. Plastic liners can be replaced.

6. 6

   Descale the showerhead

   If water flow is uneven, soak the showerhead in vinegar for an hour. Use an old toothbrush for stubborn mineral deposits.

7. 7

   Clean the bathroom mirror

   Glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth. Wipe in S-patterns from top to bottom for streak-free results.

8. 8

   Wipe the vanity counter and sink

   Remove all items, spray and wipe the counter, scrub the sink basin, and polish the faucet.

9. 9

   Clean inside medicine cabinet or vanity drawers

   Remove items, wipe interior surfaces, toss expired products, and reorganize.

10. 10

    Wipe light fixtures and exhaust fan

    Dust light covers and wipe the exhaust fan grille. A clean exhaust fan removes moisture more effectively.

11. 11

    Clean baseboards and floor edges

    Bathroom baseboards collect dust and moisture. Wipe with a damp cloth and check for mold at the base.

12. 12

    Mop the bathroom floor

    Start at the far end and work toward the door. Use a bathroom-specific floor cleaner that handles moisture and mildew.

13. 13

    Replace towels and restock supplies

    Hang fresh towels, refill soap dispensers, replace toilet paper, and restock any guest amenities.