Clean a Bathroom

Want to know how to clean a bathroom thoroughly? Here is some advice on how to get started.

Preparation

 * 1) Remove all the items that don't belong in your bathroom. Take all other items out of the bathroom. This includes items that don't belong in the bathroom, such as clothing and remove everything that is standing on the floor.
 * 2) Pour a bleach or another disinfectant into the toilet bowl. Pour a bleach or another disinfectant into the toilet bowl and put the toilet brush inside the brush with the actual brush inside the hole. This will help to sanitize the brush and get dirt off it.
 * 3) Vacuum or sweep the floor. Start by vacuuming the floor or sweeping the floor. Vacuuming is preferred since it will remove all dust and hair.

Cleaning

 * 1) Clean the wall, windows and/or ceiling. If you have mold on the ceiling start with spraying a water bleach solution on it and let it rest for a couple of minutes, do the same with the walls ( if they are tiles) or use another cleaning product. Clean the bathroom window on the in and outside. Go back to the ceiling and start scrubbing you will see that any dirt or mold easily come off. Rinse it carefully to avoid any stripes and dry it with a chamois or old towel. Do the same with the walls.
 * 2)  Spray an anti lime product on the faucets. Be sure to use an appropriate product for it otherwise this could damage them. Test it out on a non-visible spot before you actually use it. Spray the product on any material that is made out of stainless steel. Let it work for a couple of minutes.
 * 3)  Clean the shower. Spray an appropriate cleaning product on the shower walls,and the shower head and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Spray cleansers made especially for getting rid of soap scum work very well on tubs that haven't been cleaned in a while. For hard water areas that are prone to green and rust-colored stains, a cleanser made for eliminating calcium, lime and rust is probably what you need. Never use abrasive cleaners or green abrasive scrub pads or steel wool on porcelain fixtures, as they will quickly dull the finish. While you are waiting do the same with the tub.
 * 4) *Go back to the shower and scrub the walls,faucet and shower head, rinse well with the hottest water and or dry with a chamois, you can use the squeegee also to make them dryer. You can shine the faucet with a paper towel or a towel. Do the same thing for the tub.
 * 5) *Don't forget the shower curtain; it is also prone to mildew. A solution of about 2/3 water, 1/3 bleach in a spray bottle (designated for this express purpose!) can be handy for getting rid of mildew spots. Or you can take it down and wash it in hot water with a small amount of soap and bleach.
 * 6) Clean the sink and counter area. You may use whichever cleaning product you used on the tub, but use it sparingly as it is harder to rinse the soap off a counter. Scrub all the soap scum and tooth paste off, rinsing your sponge thoroughly as you go along. A toothbrush or cotton swabs can be handy for getting the junk out from between the tap and handles. Be sure never to clean the sink and counter area with the same rag or paper towel you used to clean the toilet. This can spread leftover disease-causing germs to your sink and counter area. To prevent this you can use a specific rag which you use to clean only the toilet.
 * 7) *Wipe off the fronts and tops of cabinets and drawers. You'll probably want to use hot, soapy water for this purpose. If you're worried about germs on these surfaces, add a bit of bleach to your soapy water.
 * 8) * Clean the mirror or any other shiny object with a cleaner, rinse it and wipe the excessive water off with a squeegee and a chamois. To add a shine to your mirror add a bit vinegar to the water.
 * 9) Clean the toilet. Wipe the exterior off the toilet with a cloth soaked in disinfectant. Don't forget to use a cloth specially assigned for cleaning the toilet. Scrub the bowl with a toilet brush and flush.
 * 10) Mop or scrub the floor, starting with the farthest point from the door. Hot soapy bleach water will work best. Remember to rinse the floor with clean water to remove slippery soap residue. Be sure to get along the sides of your toilet bowl where it is anchored to the floor. This area is notoriously dirty. Don't forget to clean the base boards or base molds these places usually accumulates a lot of dust.
 * 11) Dispose of your mop water and throw away any dirty cloths and or sponges.
 * 12) Place all the items back that you took out once the floor is dry.

Tips

 * There are a lot of tiny nooks and crannies you can't get a sponge or rag into. A number of cotton swabs can be helpful, as can a toothbrush (kept only for cleaning, of course!) for getting into all kinds of tricky corners and between tiles.
 * Calcium-lime-rust eliminating cleansers can also be sprayed on your shower head to unclog hard-water buildup and regain water pressure. For best results, spray a few times a week after showering.
 * Remember: the number one enemy of mildew is bleach. Often just a small application of bleach will eliminate mildew stains without the need for scrubbing.
 * Rubber gloves will spare your hands.
 * A squeegee will get glass surfaces looking really clean without water spots.
 * Ventilate your bathroom while cleaning. Fumes are never good for you.
 * Rinse your sponge or scrub brush numerous times as you go along, and change your mop water when it gets dirty. The object of cleaning is to wash dirt away and down a drain, not to move it around your bathroom.
 * Once your tub has been thoroughly cleaned as per the above instructions, a no-rinse tub and shower cleaner (Tilex makes such a product in the US) that you apply after each shower can be used to maintain your tub or shower's cleanliness with little effort.
 * You can stop that annoying steaming of the bathroom glass by using plain white standard shaving cream. Just put it on the mirror and rub it in. There should not be any streaks or anything. Works wonders!
 * Don't forget to clean the ceiling. A bleach-water solution in a spray bottle can be used to eliminate mildew spots on the ceiling as well.

Warnings

 * Wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
 * Don't ever mix bleach and ammonia! Even sponges that have formerly come in contact with bleach can react with ammonia and cause poisonous chlorine gas to form.
 * Read the labels of your products carefully to make sure they can be mixed with bleach. Products like Windex often contain ammonia; use with caution if bleach is used nearby.
 * Be careful while using cleaning products.

Things You'll Need

 * Sponge
 * Vacuum
 * Broom (rubber-bristle or regular)
 * Dustpan
 * Bleach
 * Toilet cleanser (optional)
 * General-purpose bathroom cleanser (spray or powder)
 * Bucket
 * Mop (optional; a small bathroom can be mopped by hand with a sponge)
 * Toilet brush
 * Cloths
 * Paper towels
 * Glass cleanser
 * Rubber gloves
 * Squeegee (optional)
 * Spray bottle
 * Dish soap or laundry detergent
 * Steel wool (optional)
 * Toothbrush or cotton swabs (optional)
 * Scrub brush (optional)
 * Bleach

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