How To Clean Your Bathroom

You use bathrooms to keep yourself clean, so it’s only natural that you want to maintain clean bathrooms, too. Bathrooms produce moisture that can result in mold and mildew and can be prone to soap scum. They also contain frequently touched surfaces that can become breeding grounds for germs if not regularly cleaned. Consider these tips for bathroom cleaning and maintenance.

Clean and Disinfect Surfaces

It’s important to regularly clean frequently touched surfaces in your home, and clean them again after visitors leave, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some bathroom cleaners kill germs while erasing dirt and soap scum, leaving your tub, sink top and other surfaces looking new.

A great option for routinely cleaning bathroom surfaces is Krud Kutter Heavy Duty Cleaner & Disinfectant. The formula sprays on and wipes clean without leaving streaks behind. This household cleaner is bleach free and does not need to be rinsed. It cleans, disinfects and deodorizes hard bathroom surfaces, making it ideal for showers and tubs, sinks, countertops, ceramic or porcelain tile, faucets, and toilet handles.

If you prefer a cleaner with bleach, turn to Mean Green Foaming Bathroom Cleaner. In addition to killing germs, this foaming cleaner kills mildew and removes soap scum and tough surface stains.

While you’re cleaning, don’t forget the bathroom mirror. BobVila.com suggests making a DIY glass cleaner with a cup of vinegar and a cup of distilled water to tackle smudges and splatters on your mirror, restoring it to a spotless shine.

Remove and Prevent Mold and Mildew

Bathrooms are naturally wet environments, and regular moisture sometimes results in mold or mildew. Frequent cleaning helps keep bathroom mold to a minimum and can help prevent it from returning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.

Concrobium Mold Control is a bleach-free cleaner that removes mold and mildew. It can be used on a variety of bathroom surfaces, including tile, grout and fabric shower curtains. As the spray dries, it kills mold spores and leaves behind an invisible barrier to prevent mold from growing again.

Remove Rust Stains

Rust stains in your bathtub, sink or toilet can make your bathroom look dirty despite your routine cleaning efforts. Luckily, it’s easy to remove rust stains and have your surfaces looking new again. Whink products are specially formulated to remove rust and iron stains from toilets and sinks, tile, glass and vinyl shower surrounds and more.

Once your toilet is gleaming, prevent rust stains from returning by using Whink RUSTGuard to treat the water in your toilet tank. The bleach-free formula prevents rust and hard water buildup in the tank, which results in a cleaner toilet bowl.

Clean Tile and Grout

Cleaning tile on your bathroom floor or shower walls can keep it looking new. After removing any mold or mildew stains, choose a tile cleaner that’s made for your specific surface. For instance, Miracle Sealants cleaners are designed for many types of tile and stone, including ceramic and porcelain tile.

Once your tile is clean, you may want to consider sealing it for long-lasting protection.

Regularly cleaning and disinfecting your bathroom helps keep germs at bay and your space looking new. With a bathroom cleaning routine in place, you'll know that you’re doing all you can to keep your bathroom sanitary and looking its best.