I am the only female in my house. Including the pets. That translates to never being able to count on having a clean, respectable bathroom when friends drop by unannounced. And worse than it looking dirty, it smells like the porta potty at a construction site.
I know I should stay on top of everyone and make them do their share, but honestly, even I have been a little slack in my household chores. With spring quickly approaching, I did some research and have found 17 bathroom cleaning tips and hacks that will help you to super clean your bathroom from floor to ceiling! And the added bonus is that all the cleaning products you need to start cleaning right this minute, you probably already have on hand. For full ingredient lists and tutorials, please click on the corresponding images.
So let’s get started.
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The grungy faucet
The soap, dirt and moisture collects around your faucet and breeds. It turns into some gooey black tar and if it dries, you almost need a chisel to get it off right? Wrong!
Check out this simple and easy trick using Cleaning Vinegar
Source: Cute As A Fox
The splattered mirror
Let’s be honest. The first time I watched TBBT and seen Sheldon’s line on the bathroom floor for the appropriate distance for flossing, I laughed. Now, not so much.
My mirror always has splatters and splashes all over it and they are nearly impossible to get off with traditional store bought products. Believe it or not, a natural solution you can make yourself, works like a dream.
Mix up the following ingredients in a Spray Bottle
Source: One Good Thing By Jillee
Need help with hard water stains on your mirror, windows or shower doors? Check out this article by Tips Bulletin, How To Clean Windows.
The toilet bowl build-up
Get rid of the stains and the hard water build-up once and for all using Borax, Baking Soda
Source: The Spruce
The bad aim
Men. Your aim is not as great as you think it is.
The only way to completely clean your toilet is to grab a Flat head screwdriver
Source: Ask Anna Moseley
The slow moving drain
Because I am deafly afraid of a plumber’s bill, I keep on top of my drains and make sure they are flowing properly. Give your drain a clean-up using Salt
Source: N Cleaning Tips
The hard water build up on a shower faucet
Don’t go running out to buy a new shower head because some of the holes are clogged. Just add Cleaning Vinegar
Source: The Melrose Family
The breeding ground of mold & mildew
Mold and mildew can take over quickly in a bathroom and is extremely unhealthy, especially for the young, elderly or those with weakened immune systems. And cleaning the infected areas with a strong, industrial cleaner is out of the question for those too.
Use this simple, environmental mix of Cleaning Vinegar
Source: My Cleaning Solutions
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No one likes track lines
One of the most difficult areas to clean properly in your bathroom are the window tracks and shower door tracks. Dirt and hard water build-up gets caked in and it is difficult to get in there and clean it all out properly.
All you really need is an old Toothbrush
Source: The Intentional Mom
The dingy bathtub
Grab your Cleaning Vinegar
Source: Sublime Decor
The dirty grout
I was actually going to have my grout re-done in my kitchen before I found this super trick! Works on any tile you have in your house. Floor, backsplash, shower.
First lay down some Baking Soda
Source: Making Lemonade Blog
The once upon a time, see through shower doors
Get rid of the build-up and let the sun shine in! A mix of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
Source: Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Need help with hard water stains on your mirror, windows or shower doors? Check out this article by Tips Bulletin, How To Clean Windows.
The gross shower curtain
Good shower curtains are not cheap. And it always takes me so long to choose a pattern I like that I can live with for awhile. That is why I love this tip about how to clean your shower curtains. Using Cleaning Vinegar
Source: BitznGiggles
The disgusting vent above you
Look up. Way up. EWWWW! When is the last time I cleaned that vent?!
Improve your air quality and get it clean in a maximum of ten minutes. Here is what you will need for this task.
- Vacuum Cleaner with Crevice Tool & Brush Accessories
- Screwdriver
(just in case)
- Scrub Brush
- 3-Step Steel Frame Ladder
or Step Stool
- Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
or 
Source: Practically Functional
The lost art of cleaning walls
Looking back, I remember that this was part of my mother’s spring cleaning routine. Look around at your walls. I bet they could use a cleaning.
Here are the tools your need to do the job right:
- Casabella Quick Sweeper
or a Swiffer Sweeper
- Pine-Sol Liquid Cleaner
- Ammonia
- Rectangular Bucket
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
or a 
Source: A Mother’s Shadow
The smelly towels
Have you ever gotten out of the shower, grabbed a clean towel, put it up to your face and were surprised by the nasty smell you just inhaled. Towels can get smelly. Especially is they are not completely dry when you fold them and put them in your linen closet.
Use Cleaning Vinegar
Source: The Indian Spot
The boys’ bathroom
This is gonna be gross. You are going to have to get down on your knees and find the source of the smell. Usually it is right where the toilet meets the floor but can be anywhere that aim was not accurate.
Make a natural paste using Lemon Juice, Baking Soda
Source: Ask Anna Moseley
The cleaning chart
This is absolutely genius. And it doesn’t have to be just for tweens. This simple chart can keep anyone on top of cleaning their bathroom so that you don’t have to go through all the steps above all at once.
Purchase a Picture Frame With Glass
Source: Michelle Paige Blogs
I hope I have inspired you to get a jump on your spring cleaning and get your bathrooms guest ready. When you are done, reward yourself with a nice, long bubble bath in your fresh, clean bathroom.
