No matter how clean you are, or even how clean everyone else in your household is, grime and bacteria can quickly build up in a bathroom, some of which isn’t visible to the naked eye. While a quick wipe of all surfaces, the sink, toilet, shower and tub a couple of times a week can help the room look cleaner, it won’t tackle the germs that may be lurking there.
Fortunately, a deep clean from a professional company, on a fortnightly or monthly basis, can get the space hygienically clean. But if you prefer to spend time cleaning your own bathroom, here are some deep cleaning tips you can follow:
Pre-spray grubby surfaces
By spraying particularly dirty surfaces and areas with a cleaning product first, and leaving it to sit for a few minutes (or as per manufacturers guidelines), you can make lighter work for yourself later.
Start at the top
Always work your way downwards from the top when cleaning any room or space, otherwise you may find you have to clean everything twice.
Clean all surfaces
Once you’ve cleaned all areas above the surfaces, give them a good wipe down with a disinfectant product.
Clean the vanity
Vanities can get really grubby, especially if they have a lot of toiletries and accessories stored on them. Wipe down the entire surface and try to reduce these to help make cleaning the vanity quicker.
Clean the mirror
By wiping side to side in an ‘s’ shaped pattern, and applying the cleaning solution to your cloth and not the mirror itself, clean your bathroom mirror with your favorite product.
Tackle the sink
Sinks can be hotbeds of germs, and need to be cleaned thoroughly, including around the faucets. For any stains or grime that can’t be removed with a regular cloth and your preferred cleaning solution, you can use an old toothbrush or scrubbing brush.
Scrub the shower
It helps to spray the shower with your preferred cleaning product before you clean it, so you can do this before tackling the other areas listed above. Vinegar works wonders for glass shower doors (clean them as you did the mirror), and if your shower has a curtain, see if it will fit in your washer. Don’t forget to clean all of the tiles and grout, and the shower track, which is notorious for collecting dirt and debris.
Clean the showerhead
The best way to deep clean the shower head and eliminate hard water deposits is by removing it and placing it in a bag that can be secured, and which is filled with half a cup of baking soda, four cups of vinegar, and a cup of water. Leave to soak for as long as possible before removing, rinsing and replacing.
Tackle the toilet
Remember that every part of the toilet should be cleaned, including the water tank, around any hardware, and the space under and behind the toilet. Start by cleaning the exterior of the toilet using an anti-bacterial solution and sponge or cloth. Once that’s clean, you can move on to the interior, seat and lid. A toilet brush is most effective for removing stains from the toilet bowl, and don’t forget to clean under the lip of the bowl, too.
For stubborn toilet bowl stains, you can make a paste to cover the stains from baking soda, but you’ll need to flush and turn off the water supply first. Leave the soda to sit for around 10 minutes before pouring two cups of white vinegar onto the soda, and leaving it for up to half an hour. Then, simply scrub, turn the water supply back on and flush.
Vacuum and mop
Vacuum to get rid of any dust and dirt dislodged during cleaning, and mop using your favorite cleaning solution.
To make light work of deep cleaning your bathroom, why not hire a professional cleaning company to do it for you; it just might be more affordable than you think.
