Keeping your bathroom clean ensures a sparkling space and helps maintain a healthy environment for your household. The bathroom is one of the trickiest rooms in the home. In a recent survey of 1,000 Americans age 18 and older, 38% of people said they dread cleaning. A whopping 40% of survey respondents admitting to being embarrassed by the last time they cleaned the toilet! But, the bathroom doesn’t have to be a chore to avoid. Use this step-by-step checklist to make your bathroom shine with ease. 

What Cleaning Products Do You Need? 

• All-purpose cleaner 

• Disinfectant spray or wipes 

• Glass cleaner 

• Toilet bowl cleaner 

• Tile and grout cleaner 

• Scrubbing brushes and sponges 

• Microfiber cloths or cleaning rags 

• Rubber gloves 

Step-by-Step Bathroom Cleaning Checklist 

1. Remove items: Take out all towels, rugs and personal items from countertops and shower areas. 

2. Dust and sweep: Dust light fixtures, vents and baseboards; sweep or vacuum the floor. 

3. Clean mirrors and glass: Use a glass cleaner to wipe down mirrors and shower doors. 

4. Scrub sinks and countertops: Apply all-purpose cleaner, scrub and rinse thoroughly. 

5. Clean the toilet: Use toilet bowl cleaner and a brush inside the bowl, and clean and disinfect the seat, lid and handle. 

6. Shower and tub: Spray tile and grout cleaner, scrub away soap scum and mildew, then rinse well. 

7. Wipe down exterior surfaces: Clean the outside of the toilet, cabinets and any shelving. 

8. Disinfect high-touch surfaces: Spray and wipe light switches, door handles and faucet handles with disinfectant. 

9. Empty the trash: Replace the liner. 

10. Mop the floor: Use a mop and floor cleaner safe for your bathroom flooring. 

11. Replace items: Return clean towels, rugs and restock toilet paper and soap. 

For a greener clean, choose biodegradable cleaning products and packaging, such as those featuring PVA, which dissolve safely and break down after use. Always follow disposal instructions to ensure products biodegrade as intended. With this checklist, you’ll keep your bathroom sparkling while doing your part for the environment!