While deep cleaning is always a great idea, it can take up a lot of your time and can be something that you end up putting off for weeks, maybe even days. Rather than having to spend your valuable time deep cleaning, why not get into a weekly routine that will prevent you from ever having to deep clean your bathroom?
Why you should try to clean your bathroom every week:
Choose a day that suits your schedule and give your bathroom a quick, but thorough top to bottom clean. One way that you can help prevent this weekly chore from encroaching on too much of your time, is to clean counters and the shower every day. This small chore takes a matter of minutes but means that when it comes to your weekly cleaning routine, you’ll just need to tackle the toilet, sink and floors. Try to keep your shower as dry as possible to prevent mold from growing there and soap scum from lingering, and a cursory wipe down should be all that’s required on your chosen cleaning day.
How tidiness helps when it comes to keeping your bathroom clean:
Try to wipe up stains as soon as they occur, such as from toothpaste or spilled toiletry products, and reduce the number of items that are out on display on counters and other surfaces. These items will simply collect dust and bacteria and make your cleaning job far longer and more arduous. Always soak in bleach and dry out thoroughly any cloths or sponges that you’ve used to clean your bathroom, to prevent spreading germs and dirt from place to place each time you clean.
Keep shower curtains, rugs, mats and towel clean and dry:
It can be hard during the long winter months to get things dry, especially if the weather prevents you from hanging things outside in your yard, but it’s important that you try your best to prevent any items such as mats and towels from sitting around damp for too long. The aroma of mildew is not a pleasant one and will quickly make your bathroom smell stale and dirty; wash all towels and mats at least once a week, and your bathroom will instantly look and smell, fresher and cleaner.
If it’s possible to throw your shower curtain into the machine, then try to do so at least every couple of months. A lot will depend upon how dry you can keep it in between uses, if it is wiped down and dried after every use, then your curtain may need washing less frequently.
In the simplest of terms, the more often you perform small cleaning chores in your bathroom, the less often (if at all), you’ll need to give it a deep clean. However, if your bathroom has gone beyond even a deep clean, you might want to call in the professionals, who can get it clean and hygienic again in no time.
