How often should you really clean your bathroom? This is a question that many ask when it is our fault for putting off the task off the to-do list until tomorrow instead of today. But a regular bathroom cleaning routine is really important and, spoiler alert, it's probably more common than you think.
For many of us, cleaning the bathroom is understandably the least favorite task when it comes to cleaning the house. Let's face it, it's not the best job; Tackling water stains, limescale and stubborn dirt can seem like an endless battle. After all that effort, elbow grease, and copious amounts of bleach, you'll be back where you started in a matter of days.
And yet we all know how important a clean bathroom is. It's a space that is used daily, usually by several people, and if there's one place in the home where hygiene is of the utmost importance, it's here. (I don't think you need to explain why...) So a regular cleaning schedule is a must.
To understand just how regular your modern bathroom routine should be, we asked some cleaning experts for their opinions, along with some tips on how to accomplish that dreaded deep bathroom cleaning.
Lilith is an expert at keeping up to date with news and trends in the interior design world. She is committed to helping readers make the best decisions for their home by sharing practical tips and solutions for all of their cleaning needs. For this article, he asked cleaning experts for advice on how often we should clean our bathrooms, as well as their top tips for accomplishing this dreaded task.
How often should you clean your bathroom?
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Although how often you should clean your bathroom depends on how often you use your bathroom, as a general rule of thumb you should aim to deep clean your bathroom once a week.
"Your bathroom is home to viruses and bacteria, so it needs to be cleaned regularly, at least once a week with a deep clean, along with other cleaning tasks around the house," says Michelle Chadwick, Senior Brand Manager at Zoflora.
As you might have guessed, if you share the bathroom with several people, especially if you have a large family, your bathroom will need a deep cleaning more often. As Michelle explains: "In households with children or even pets, there will definitely be a need for more frequent cleaning." This could also be the case with small bathrooms as the surfaces come into contact more often.
If your bathroom gets a lot of use, try cleaning it thoroughly once a week. Along with deep cleaning, you should also do quicker cleans or daily "wipes." Cleaning places like the sink or bathtub infrequently and often helps maintain cleanliness and makes life that much easier when it comes to a deep clean later in the week.
What's the fastest routine to clean a bathroom?
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When it comes to mastering an effective bathroom cleaning routine, a strategic approach is key.
"I give my bathroom a deep clean once a week, and I like to maintain different areas of the bathroom on a daily basis depending on how often I use it," says influencer Georgia Ward of Cleaning Corner (opens in a new tab) .
"Start with a versatile spray bottle with your favorite scent, like Zoflora's Powerful Bathroom Cleaner (opens in a new tab) rather than using different products for each surface and then following up with an air freshener," she explains. Reducing cleaning products will make your routine a lot smoother, but it's important that your option of choice is antibacterial. Also, it goes without saying that you should use appropriate solutions such as bleach or descaler if necessary.
As with any other area of the house, start by vacuuming and dusting to avoid redistributing dirt around the room. "It's a good idea to start in a corner of the bathroom and work your way up so you don't forget where you cleaned," says Georgia.
For the best way to clean brass faucets, showerheads, or other sensitive areas , allow the cleaning solution to sit for a few minutes before wiping it down. "You should spray the areas you want to disinfect or the spots with stubborn dirt or scale first while you're cleaning another part of the bathroom," says Georgia. 'Let them stand for 5 minutes before cleaning again.' Always remember to rinse areas with high levels of cleaning solution with warm water afterwards.
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