How to Deep Clean a Bathroom

Is your bathroom due for a deep clean? If it’s been a while since you got into the nooks and crannies around the tub, shower, sinks, and toilet, it’s time to break out the detergents, rags, and brushes and get to work.

How to Deep Clean a Bathroom

Deep Cleaning the Medicine Cabinet

The medicine cabinet gets dirty with accumulated dust and splashback from toothbrushes, shaving razors, and washcloths. The mirror on the front of the cabinet can be a magnet for toothpaste splash from brushing your teeth or shaving.

To start cleaning the medicine cabinet, remove everything from the interior of the cabinet. Most medicine cabinets are above the sink, so half-fill the basin with water and add a cap or two of all-purpose kitchen cleaner to the water. Take a clean cloth and thoroughly wipe down all the shelves. Use another slightly damp rag to finish everything else off.

Spray the mirror on the cabinet door with Windex and wipe away any residue build-up. You can do the same if you have glass shelving inside the cabinet. Don’t drain the water in the sink; you’ll need it for the next step.

Deep Cleaning the Sink

The problem areas are around the base of the faucet, handles, and drain. Soap scum, shaving cream, and makeup remover tend to build up and leave a black residue, becoming a magnet for mold and bacteria. You can use the basin water from washing the medicine cabinet if it’s not too dirty.

Otherwise, fill the basin halfway and add a few caps of all-purpose bathroom cleaner to the water. Take an old toothbrush and rub the cleaner around the base of the taps and the faucets. Pull the plug, drain the water and use the toothbrush to get rid of the scum around the drain.

Deep Cleaning the Toilet

The toilet requires regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure it doesn’t smell. Bacteria builds up under the toilet bowl’s edge, out of view, and in the basin. If you don’t clean it, the bacteria can produce a terrible stench that will make your bathroom smell like a public toilet stall.

Use a bleach-based specialist toilet cleaner and spray the cleaning agent under the rim of the toilet bowl. The liquid will run down the sides of the bowl and into the water. Wait for the cleaning agent to penetrate the bacteria and dirt deposits.

Using a toilet brush, scrub the toilet bowl and toilet seat and the down-neck to the piping (remember to wear rubber gloves). Ensure you get as far down into the water as the toilet brush will allow. Leave the scrubbed toilet for 30 minutes and flush everything away.

Deep Cleaning the Bathtub

The problem areas on the tub are usually around the faucets. Take a bucket, fill it with warm water and an all-purpose cleaning agent and get to work cleaning with the toothbrush you used for the sink. Remove all the stubborn residue and dirt and rinse off with fresh water.

If you have a dirt ring around the tub’s walls, use an ammonia-based concentrated cleaning agent to remove the stain. Some bathtubs made of fiberglass or acrylic, especially white-colored tubs, may experience permanent staining in some cases. As a result, you’ll need to refurbish the tub or consider buying a new one.

Deep Cleaning the Shower

The shower builds up soap scum fast. The shower door might get dirty inside and around the base by the frame or railing, requiring deep cleaning. Fill your bucket with warm water and all-purpose cleaners, and scrub the inside of the door and the shower floor to remove any fungi or bacteria.

Use your toothbrush to clean the faucets and drain. A washcloth is better for cleaning the shower shelf holding your soap and gel. Foam up the cleaning agent as you rub it into the shower components, and let it sit there for a few minutes to penetrate the soap scum and grime. Rinse with clean water from the shower to wash it away.

Deep Cleaning the Floors & Walls

Remember to clean the walls and floor too. Grab your mop and bucket, add some all-purpose cleaner, and mop the bathroom floor. Use a clean rag to wipe down the walls. Remove any traces of mold growing on the walls or roof of the bathroom.

Wrapping Up – Chemicals or Natural Cleaners?

If you don’t want to use chemicals, replace the all-purpose bathroom cleaner with distilled white vinegar and baking soda for a powerful cleaning agent. However, for the best results, we recommend sticking to a bleach-based cleaner for the toilet.

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