10 Minutes to a Sparkling Clean Bathroom
When I was in the hospital I noticed the house cleaners could be in and out of my room (cleaning the bathroom, and bedroom) in a few short minutes. It takes having supplies on hand and a system.
No one enjoys cleaning the bathroom. But instead of looking at it as the dreaded dirty bathroom job, try viewing it as a simple ten-minute chore. Complete these steps after you brush your teeth in the morning to maintain a clean company-ready bathroom.
Grab your supplies
Grab your cleaning supply caddy.
Having supplies all together at the beginning of the job is essential. You should have a cleaning caddy in a plastic carrier or bucket to carry from room to room when you clean, or keep one on each floor or one in each bathroom. It should contain:- All-purpose cleaner (soap scum, disinfectant type)
- Glass cleaner
- Paper towels
- Scrubber
- Old toothbrush
- Rubber gloves
- Put all dirty clothing in a hamper. (1 minute)
Don’t worry about sorting darks and lights or turning clothing right side out. Just throw clothes in the hamper or basket. - Stash all toiletry bottles. (1 minute)
Bathroom paraphernalia: deodorants, toothpaste, hair dryer, curling iron, makeup, etc. should have a place in a drawer or cabinet. Put each in its place when you are finished using it. If storage space is limited give each your family member a separate toilet tote that they keep in their own rooms. - Wipe sink and counters and mirror. (1 minute)
Don’t give grime the time to build up. Wipe the sink daily with a little multi-surface spray. Keep a container of Windex Wipesnearby for a quick mirror and faucet wipe.
- Wipe down the shower or tub area. (2 minutes)
Most showers and tubs should be cleaned once a week, occasionally more often. - Swish inside toilet with a toilet brush, wipe down outside of the toilet bowl. (2 minutes)
A toilet brush should be in each bathroom. Put your cleaner on a stiff-bristled toilet brush and get it right under the rim. Keep bacteria off your toilet brush by adding bleach (enough so it’s 50% bleach) to your bowl and swishing it around the brush. To maintain a clean toilet you should use some kind of drop-in toilet bowl cleanertablets in the back tank.
- Mop the floor if needed. (2 minutes)
A quick mopping can be done by spritzing the floor with disinfectant floor cleaner, dampening a used towel and scooting it across the floor. Save regular sweeping and mopping for your weekly chores. - Empty wastebasket. (1 minute)
Each bathroom should have a wastebasket. I line mine with plastic grocery bags and store extra bags at the bottom of the can. Empty the waste basket last on the way out the door.
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Breaking it down like this sure does make it look easy.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:31 am
you forgot, hire someone to do it for you! Oh wait, I was dreaming again! HAHA
Thanks for the pointers!!!!
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February 4th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
This is exactly the way that I clean my bathroom. It’s quick and easy. I have been doing it so long that I can do it while talking on the telephone. Structure makes things run easier sometimes. I will be subscribing to your blog vis feedburner.
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February 5th, 2008 at 4:43 am
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February 6th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Mine takes 15 minutes but I wipe down the big mirror and the counter tops. I also wipe towel bars and lightswitch. 15 Minutes every Monday. Great post.
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February 6th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Pardon that last post. My eyes are not what they use to be. Mine does take 15 minutes I guess I just move slower. LOL!
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February 6th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I’m enjoying your housekeeping tips, Robin! I couldn’t comment on the previous one: the organizing caddy. But, that looks so much nicer than my kitchen counter! (sigh)
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February 8th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
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March 12th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I straighten up the bathroom while my kids are taking their bath. I put everything away, wipe the counter with a cleaning wipe (I keep them under the sink), and pick up stuff off the floor (my son is in the “tear off the toilet paper and leave it in bunches on the floor” phase. He’s 13 months). Also, my daughter likes to “clean” the tub. She gets in with a clean washcloth, and cleans everything she can reach (she’s three) with her foaming anti-bacterial hand wash. Once a week I scrub the toilet. It’s super easy!
March 28th, 2008 at 10:10 am
K, so that took me about 1 hour to do… but at least it ended my procrastination!
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October 19th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
thank you for the tips!!
November 12th, 2008 at 1:44 am