The Tidy RoutineHow to Clean a Bathroom in 15 Minutes (Step by Step)
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Bathroom cleaning feels like a big job, but most of the time goes into doing things in the wrong order. Follow this sequence and a normal weekly bathroom clean takes about 15 minutes.
Save to PinterestWhat you need
- All-purpose or bathroom cleaner
- Toilet cleaner and brush
- Two microfiber cloths (one for surfaces, one for glass)
- A sponge or scrub brush
- Gloves
Bathroom cleaning caddy
Everything in one place, carried in one trip.
The 15-minute order
1. Clear and spray (2 minutes)
Take everything off the counter, the bath edge and the shower shelves. Spray the shower, bath, sink and toilet with cleaner and leave it. Letting the cleaner sit is what saves the scrubbing.
2. Toilet bowl (1 minute)
Squirt toilet cleaner under the rim and leave it to work too.
3. Dust and dry surfaces (2 minutes)
While everything soaks, dust the light, shelves and the top of the cabinet. Shake out the bath mat.
4. Shower and bath (4 minutes)
Scrub, starting at the top and working down, then rinse. Wipe glass with the second cloth.
Electric spin scrubber
Takes the effort out of scrubbing tiles and the bath.
5. Sink and counter (2 minutes)
Wipe the sink, taps and counter. Polish the mirror with the glass cloth.
6. Toilet (2 minutes)
Scrub the bowl, flush, then wipe the outside from top to bottom: lid, seat, base. Always do the toilet last with its own cloth.
7. Floor and reset (2 minutes)
Put things back, hang a fresh towel, quickly mop or wipe the floor, empty the bin.
Daily habits that make weekly cleaning easier
- Squeegee the shower after every shower - 20 seconds, no soap scum
- Wipe the sink after brushing your teeth
- Hang towels to dry instead of dropping them
- Keep the counter clear - less to move, faster to wipe
Shower squeegee
Prevents most shower scrubbing in the first place.
Monthly extras
Once a month add: grout, shower head descaling, washing the shower curtain and bath mat, and the exhaust fan cover. They're all on the monthly deep cleaning checklist.
Safety: never mix bleach-based cleaners with acidic cleaners or vinegar, and keep the window open or the fan on while you clean.
The bathroom is Tuesday's focus on the weekly cleaning schedule - grab the free printable to keep track.
