The Complete Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

A guide on what to clean and how often to pay attention to the dirtiest room in your house.

Like the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the most highly-used areas in your home.

But what items need to be cleaned and how often?

Keep reading for a complete bathroom cleaning checklist that details exactly what you oughta clean and when.

These daily tasks should only take a few minutes and will come as second nature in no time.

For a more thorough cleaning, use a surface cleaner and a clean cloth.

Buff with a clean cloth toavoid streaks.

Change hand towels

Your bathroom hand towels should be changed at the end of every day.

(You canchange bath towels after 3 or 4 uses.)

check that all towels are correctly hung and not left on the counter or floor throughout the day.

Pick a day for these tasks and stick to it toget into a routine.

Here’s what to clean weekly to keep your bathroom in working order.

Scrub both the inside and the outside.

Hair and soap scum can easily build up in sink and shower drains.

Tounclog a drain, pour boiling water into the drain to flush it.

Spritz a cloth with glass cleaner or dip it in dishwashing liquid and water.

For light fixtures, warm, soapy water and a clean cloth should do the trick.

see to it the lights are off and the fixture is not hot prior to wiping it.

Let dry completely before turning the electricity back on.

Scrub any dirty areas with a toothbrush.

After six months, the liner should be replaced with a new one.

Dust can build up, preventing the rings from moving smoothly.

To clean the rings, allow them to soak in a solution of equal parts warm water and vinegar.

Check the expiration dates and safely dispose of any medication.