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Let me start by saying this. Cleaning the bathroom is probably my least favorite chore. At the same. time, a clean bathroom is so important to have a sanitary home. It comes right after having a clean kitchen in my opinion. Therefore, my goal is to achieve a clean bathroom most efficiently with the least amount of effort. I feel that I’ve gotten pretty good at it and would like to share my clean bathroom checklist and strategy with you.
How to keep your bathroom looking nice and clean
If you have read my kitchen house cleaning checklist you probably know where I am going to start. It’s all about consistency and daily actions that focus on staying clean and organized. I don’t view cleaning as a once-and-done.
Every time I use the bathroom, there are a few things I always do.
- Pick up dirty clothes and put them in the laundry hamper
- Hang towels and wash cloths
- Clear countertops by putting things away after I use them
- Rinse the sink when brushing my teeth
By doing so, my bathroom is never gross and messy. Sure it gets dusty and toothpaste splatters might find their way on the faucet and mirror but overall, it looks mostly clean. Because I am so consistent with these habits, I only need to deep clean the bathroom once every other week! That’s right. Every 14 days, I will take about 1 hour to deep clean my bathroom going through the steps included in the checklist below.
Clean Bathroom checklist
Here is my clean bathroom checklist pdf if you would like to download it.
Bathroom house cleaning favorites
Again, if you’ve been on my blog before, you might already know that I try to use natural products to clean my house as much as I can. I believe that our environment directly impacts our health and I do what I can to minimize our family’s exposure to toxic products. I make several of my cleaning products and buy others. Let me share some of my current go-to with you.
Glass bottles
I purchased several spray glass cleaning bottles over the last few years. They look great and are great for the environment. My favorite has been the clear glass bottle I purchased from Grove Collaborative. I have had a few of them for several years and they still work as well as new. I also have a few amber bottles from amazon that works well.
All-purpose cleaner
I use the DoTerra concentrate all-purpose cleaner. They have 2 different ones. I prefer the on-guard line for the bathroom but use the abode line for the kitchen. It is really simple to make as you just mix the concentrate with tap water directly into your spray bottle. I use the multi-purpose cleaner in the bathroom for the tub, shower, windowsills and wall trims, toiler, counter-tops, sinks, cabinets, drawers, knobs and more. It is a very versatile product and it smells great. Grove Collaborative also has good concentrate options.
Glass cleaner
I also make my own glass cleaner and it is as good if not better as the ammonia ones out there without the toxins. Again, use a 16 oz spray glass bottle and add the following:
- 1/2 cup of white vinegar
- 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
- 30 drops of essential oils (Same as above, not required but will make it smell so good. I love peppermint and lavender for this one)
- Tap water
Floor cleaner
We have ceramic tiles in our bathroom. I use the Bona floor mop and tiles cleaner. It does a great job and I love to be able to throw the mop pad in the washer every week.
Essential oils
I get all of my essential oils from DoTerra. The oil quality is great and a small bottle will go a long way.
In conclusion..
I hope this article has helped you understand and organize the tasks required to keep your bathroom clean. I’d love to create more house cleaning checklists for other rooms in the house if this was helpful. Feel free to leave a comment to let me know if you’d be interested.
Thank you for reading and supporting my blog.
Cat xx